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Finding Santa!

By Irene Zachman, Macaroni KID Publisher December 13, 2024

One of our favorite holiday traditions is visiting the different Santas around town. With so many Santa events each year, it’s hard to keep track! Each Santa visit is unique and offers different opportunities, making every experience special.

For those of you, like me, who want to make the most of this festive season by finding Santa, here’s a list of locations where you can visit him over the next week!






  Santa at Cabela's  
Daily until December 24th, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.  
Reservations can be made online 7 days in advance from 10:00 am - 7:45pm at
Santa's Wonderland.


Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner with Santa - Chick-fil-A Woodbury

  5:00 pm - Christmas Tales with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Cabela's Woodbury
Reservations required at Santa's Wonderland


Saturday December 21st, 2024

  8:00 am - 11:00 am - Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch - Wahlburgers @ Hy-Vee Cottage Grove

  9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Winter Wonderland - Oakdale Discovery Center

  9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Breakfast Buffet with Santa - Charlie's Restaurant, Stillwater

  10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Visit Santa - Valley Creek Mall - Woodbury

  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Strolling Santa - Woodbury Lakes


Sunday, December 22nd, 2024

  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Strolling Santa - Woodbury Lakes


Monday, December 23rd, 2024

  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Photos with Santa at Tamarack Tap Room - Woodbury



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