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All we want for Christmas are pictures with Santa and more holiday fun in Boston!

11/15/24 - By Caitlin Dowling

It's the time of year for pictures with Santa in Boston. Kids can find Santa ho-ho-ho-ing it up at lots of holiday events around the city. We've rounded up some of our favorite places where kids can see Santa in Boston and snap a Santa picture for the perfect Christmas card. The Prudential Center Santa in the City offers a traditional mall Santa experience, along with other local malls. Want to save your money for presents? Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro offers a free photo experience. Plus, this holiday season marks the return of local traditions, like T he Enchanted Village and ZooLights.

Check out our Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Boston Kids for fun ways to get out and enjoy Boston this holiday season. And see our Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids for family fun and holiday festivities all season long.

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The Shops at Chestnut Hill
199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
South Market Section, Boston, MA 02109

Prudential Center Boston
800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199

Bass Pro Shops
One Bass Pro Drive, Foxborough, MA 02035

South Shore Plaza
250 Granite Street, Braintree, MA

Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA

North Shore Mall
210 Andover St, Nordstrom Wing, Lower Level, Peabody, MA

Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

Southwick Zoo
800-258-9182

2 Southwick Street, Mendon, MA

Jordan's Furniture
100 Stockwell Drive, Avon, MA 02332

Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot
252 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

Massachusetts Horticultural Society
617-933-4973

900 Washington Street, The Gardens at Elm Bank, Wellesley, MA 02482

Smolak Farm
315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA

Gore Place
(781) 894-2798

52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA 02453

The Community House
6176887057

284 Bay Road Route 1A , Hamilton, MA 01982

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