Santa Sightings
There’s nothing more magical at Christmas than taking your kids to meet Santa. Here’s our round-up of some of the most wonderful places to see Santa in Alpharetta, Georgia. Make this season memorable with festive, can’t-miss events, including tree lightings and holiday lights around town. Spend the most wonderful time of the year in Alpharetta by planning a relaxing Alpharetta holiday retreat to get you and your crew in the joyous spirit.
Tuck-Ins with Santa
November 21–27, 29 | December 5–6, 12–13, 19–23
By appointment only. Hotel reservations required.
The Hotel at Avalon, 9000 Avalon Blvd.
Make new Christmas memories with a Santa Tuck-In! St. Nick himself will visit good boys and girls!
City of Alpharetta Tree Lighting
November 22 | 5:00–8:00 pm
Downtown Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza
Kick off the holiday season with a 50-foot tree lighting in Downtown Alpharetta. Bring portable chairs and settle in for live holiday music, enchanting snow flurries, and other magical performances on the main stage in front of Alpharetta City Hall. Have your cameras out for the perfect photo with strolling characters and performers in the crowd. Santa Claus himself will also make a special appearance to hear holiday wishes and spread cheer.
The Lighting of Avalon
November 23 | 2:00–7:30 pm
Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd.
Get in the holiday spirit and spread festive cheer as the North Fulton community is illuminated during the annual Lighting of Avalon. Featuring holiday performances and musical entertainment, family-friendly activities, the opening of the ice skating rink, and the magical arrival of Santa, this unforgettable evening has something for everyone!
North Point Celebrates Santa
November 23–December 24
Times vary.
North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Cir.
Santa’s Coming to North Point Mall! Bring the family to experience the magic of the holidays!
Santa at Avalon
November 24–December 24
Times vary.
Avalon, Palmer’s Plaza, 900 3rd St.
Visit the Jolly Elf in his cozy cottage in Avalon! Families and children can take photos. Ticket admission required.
Breakfast with Santa
December 6 | 8:00–8:45 am, 9:15–10:00 am
Avalon Chick-fil-a
December 7 | 9:00–11:00 am
Oak Steakhouse
Start a new holiday tradition and grab a cheerful breakfast with Santa at Avalon as he visits with all of the good boys and girls. Ticket admission required.
Free Photos with Santa
December 6 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, 178 South Main St.
The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting a Free Pictures with Santa event. Families are encouraged to stop by for a complimentary individual or family photo with Santa Claus. A photo will be printed on-site and emailed instantly to each person, so it can be shared with family and friends. Attendees are advised to not wear green clothing as the photographer will be using a “green screen,” and green clothing will interfere with the photo quality.