Santa is very busy this time of the year. He’ll be popping up all over Montgomery County, Maryland and we have the inside scoop on where to find him.
Light Up the Lakefront: Holiday Celebration and Fireworks
rio lakefront | Saturday, December 7 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Head down to the Boardwalk to kick off the holiday season with the annual holiday celebration and Fireworks show! Festivities include: Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus, Festive Photo Ops, A Dazzling Fireworks Show at 6:45 pm, Holiday Cheer Stations, Festive Music, Tastes, Giveaways, and more!
Breakfast with Santa at The Corby Kitchen
The Corby Kitchen Restaurant | North Bethesda | December 7 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join The Corby Kitchen for a hearty breakfast, holiday treats and a visit from Santa himself. Snap a photo with Santa and drop off your letter!
Breakfast with Santa
KVFD Station 5 | Kensington | December 7 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Come have breakfast with Santa at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department. Enjoy food, coloring books, and a Christmas movie.
Dave & Buster’s Breakfast with Santa
Dave & Busters | rio lakefront | Saturday, December 7, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Come Join Santa for a delicious breakfast buffet (scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Roasted Potatoes, Bagels with Cream Cheese, Waffles, Orange Juice, Soda, Coffee and Tea). Children will enjoy crafts, write letters, and take home a goody cup.
All Aboard with Santa
Gaithersburg Community Museum | Gaithersburg| December 8 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Train enthusiasts will enjoy this railroad-themed visit with Santa. Enjoy fresh baked cookies and hot chocolate around a campfire and crafts in the 1884 Railroad Station. Follow the elves and Santa as they greet visitors from the cab of the 1918 steam engine. Tickets are $10 per person resident/$12 per person non-resident. Space is limited.
Holly Trolleyfest
National Capital Trolley Museum | Saturday + Sundays Throughout December
Holly TrolleyFest celebrates the season with toy trains and Santa aboard the streetcars from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Weekend Santa Brunch
Pinstripes Bethesda | December 14-15 & 21-22 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join Pinstripes for a festive Weekend Santa Brunch. The brunch includes a buffet and adults don’t forget about the bottomless mimosas or Aperol Spritzes for two hours.
Santa Crawl at Pike & Rose
Pike & Rose | North Bethesda | December 14 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Adults can get festive at the Santa Crawl at Pike & Rose. Guests can enjoy an event beer stein, live music and dance party, a Santa costume contest, and adult holiday characters along with drink specials at participating eateries.
Brunch with Santa at iPic Theaters
iPic Theaters | North Bethesda | December 15 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a digital download of photos with Santa, holiday music playing, and a buffet featuring brunch favorites.
Santa’s Workshop
Westfield Montgomery | November 16 – December 24
Bring the kids to meet with jolly old St. Nick at Westfield Montgomery. Santa heads back to The North Pole at 6 pm Christmas Eve.
Brunch with Santa at The Crossvines
The Farmhouse Bistro at The Crossvines | Poolesville | December 15 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Come celebrate the Holidays at The Crossvines. Eat a delicious holiday brunch at the Farmhouse Bistro and run holiday-themed activities.
Winter Mercado
Flower Avenue Urban Park | Saturday, December 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Get a free picture with Santa at Flower Ave Urban Park. Then, taste delicious drinks from El Golfo, El Gavilan & Koma Cafe. S’mores will be provided.
 Santa Social
Urban Winery | Sunday, December 22, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join the Urban Winery for their Festive Family Funday. Get a free photo with Santa, enjoy family-friendly activities, and indulge in holiday treats and delicious wines for the adults.
Brunch with Santa
Silo Falls | Sunday, December 22, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join Silo Falls for their Brunch with Santa. Enjoy breakfast with the big red guy, share your wish list, and take a photo.
