Bass Pro: Winter Wonderland 2011
When: Now thru December 24th
FREE crafts, activities & picture with Santa!
Moonshadow Studio: Santa's Ornament Workshop (*pre-register) EXPIRED
Have your picture taken with Santa & make as many ornaments as you would like! Come visit Mrs. Claus & their elves too.
When: Friday, November 11th
Time: 5-9pm
Lowes Build & Grow Workshop: Santa's Sleigh (*pre-register) EXPIRED
Christmas is right around the corner! This kit is the perfect way to get your kids in the Christmas spirit!
When: Saturday, November 19th
Time: 10am
32nd Annual Columbia: Holiday Parade EXPIRED
When: November 20th
Time: 3pm
This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”. The parade will start at 3:00 pm (rain or shine) and will progress west on Broadway starting at College Avenue.
Magic Tree Lighting
When: December 1st-January 6th
Time: Tree is lit every evening from 5pm-11pm
Where: Village of Cherry Hill
Village of Cherry Holiday Festival EXPIRED
Ceremonial lighting of the Magic Tree, Santa, Carriage Rides, Ornament Decorating, Face painting, holiday shopping in the Event Center, and much more. All activities are free to the public.
When: December 1st
Time: 5-8pm
Columbia Mall: Photos with Santa
When: November 19th-December 24th
Time: Mall Hours
Santa has made his way from the North Pole and is ready to greet children of all ages. Holiday photo packages are also available.
Columbia Mall: St. Nick's Pet Pictures
When: (Monday Nights) November 28th, December 5th & December 12th ONLY
Time: 6pm-close
We've
reserved a special time with Santa for our furry friends. Bring your favorite tail wagger for a portrait with Santa. Capture that special moment and take home the memory that will last a lifetime.
Portraits with Santa begin at 6pm. Photo Packages available for purchase. Santa welcomes dogs and cats only, please.
Participating businesses will be staging live performances of popular holiday scenes in their windows. This annual festival is a celebration of the holiday season and marks the beginning of extended holiday hours for many businesses in The District. Don't forget the FREE Carriage rides, holiday caroling, and freshly roasted chestnuts!!
When: Friday, December 2nd
Time: 6-8pm
Columbia Parks & Rec: Santa Hotline EXPIRED
When: Saturday, December 3rd ONLY
Time 9am-3pm
Children between the ages of 3-10 can call the North Pole to speak with Santa or Mrs. Claus (or one their many elves) and personally give them their Christmas lists! CALL 874-7473 or 874-6335
Barnes & Noble: The Polar Express Storytime Party
When: Friday, December 9th
Time: 7pm-8pm
Where: Columbia Mall
FREE
Hy-Vee Breakfast with Santa

When: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Rock Bridge Hy-Vee Store
FREE
Jingle bells, delicious smells, breakfast with Santa at your Rock Bridge Hy-Vee. Bring the kids for breakfast with Santa, as well as crafts for the kids and a free photo with Santa.
Applebee's Breakfast with Santa

When: Saturday, December 10th
Where: East Broadway Applebees (by Sams Club)
Time: 8am-10am
Cost: $5
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The competition team will be serving breakfast at the Applebee's by Sam's. Come by for pancakes, bacon, juice or coffee, visit with Santa and by entertained by the Compeition Dance team. Tickets are $5.00
Inside Columbia: Breakfast with Santa
When: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Where: Inside Columbia office: 47 E. Broadway
FREE
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Visit back often, as I will update the list of activities as they become available!