Where's Santa Claus?

Whether your kids are clamoring to see Santa Claus or afraid of that big fuzzy beard, here is a guide to help you find or avoid him this holiday season.  

Just hover over a snowflake on the map to see Santa's location, and click on it for more event details.

Hazelwood

Santa has set up shop at the  in Hazelwood near the Play Area.

• Admission is free, but professional photo packages are available for various costs. 
• Hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Christmas Eve, Santa will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the St. Louis Mills website.

St. Charles

Santa Claus is hanging out at the  on Saturdays in December.

• Reservations are required, and tickets cost $15.
•  Call Karen Godfrey at 636-255-6155 for more information.

Santa will also be making appearances in various incarnations at the Christmas Traditions Festival on Historic Main Street in St. Charles.

• The festival is open Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• For more information, visit the Christmas Traditions website.

Frontenac

Santa Claus is visiting  Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. (with a break from 3 to 4 p.m. to feed his reindeer).

• He will also be available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m., and on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Visit the Plaza Frontenac website for more information and photo package pricing.

Clayton

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with kids and families at the breakfast buffet, complete with omelet and waffle stations, at the  several times during December.

• Santa will visit Dec. 17, Dec. 23 and Christmas Eve. 
• Admission is $35 for adults and $17.50 for kids 12 and younger.
• Reservations are required. For more information, call the hotel at 314-719-1433.

Richmond Heights

Santa will be at the  during December to take photos and hear holiday wishes.

• Santa’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Photo packages available. Visit the Galleria’s website for more information and photo package prices.

Santa will also be at the Galleria on Dec. 12 starting at 6 p.m. just for your favorite cats and dogs.

• Portrait packages will be available for purchase. 
• Visit the St. Nicks Pet Pics page at the Galleria’s website for more details.

Lake Saint Louis

Santa will visit with kids of all ages at the  in Von Maur’s Center Court.

• Kids will get a complimentary photo with Santa. Santa will be at Von Maur Dec. 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. 
• Visit the Meadows at Lake Saint Louis website for more information.