Santa’s coming to town! We’ve rounded up all the spots to find jolly Old Saint Nick across Brooklyn and lower Manhattan this season. Start with the FREE Santa Studio at City Point’s Bklyn Holiday-Topia in Downtown Brooklyn, offering family and pet photos, crafts, and more festive fun. You’ll also catch Santa — and even Mrs. Claus — at holiday events in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and beyond.
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Bklyn Holiday-Topia at City Point | Downtown Brooklyn
December 6 & 7 and 13 & 14, 11am-3pm | Special Pet Night on December 11, 6-8pm | FREE | RSVP here
Join us for BKLYN Holiday-Topia at City Point—a festive celebration featuring free Santa family photos by Noémie Trusty, holiday crafts, dreidel decorating, and merry moments for everyone — including your furry friends. Come make joyful memories and kick off the holidays—Brooklyn style! All activities will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
SantaLand at Atlantic Terminal Mall | Downtown Brooklyn
November 30, December 7, 9, and December 13–24 | 11am-7pm | See full calendar here | Starts at $5, with some free events
Meet Santa at Santa Land all throughout December! Save the date for a special SantaLand Parade on Saturday, December 6. Throughout the month, SantaLand will host Pet Night, Storytime with Santa, and Sensitive Santa. Click here for the month’s full schedule and to book. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments take priority.
Skate with Santa at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside | Prospect Park
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 | Sessions at 1pm & 3pm | $15 admission, $10 skate rentals
Skate with Santa during the first three weekends of December! Join us on Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm and 3pm for holiday fun. See Santa himself glide around the rink, ready to hear holiday wishes, and snap festive photos.
Kaiser Park Tree Lighting | Coney Island
Wednesday, December 10 | 6-8pm | FREE
Say hi to Santa during this neighborhood tree lighting with performances from local choirs and community groups.
Photos with Santa | Bushwick
Saturday, December 13 | Begins at 11am | FREE | RSVP here
Betances Health Center will host a special Santa meet and greet at 1427 Broadway in Bushwick on December 13. Photos will be captured by a professional photographer, and there will be Christmas decor, lights, and music to enjoy.
Meet Santa at Güeros & The Dram Shop | Park Slope
Saturday, December 13 | 1-2pm at Güeros | 4-5pm at The Dram Shop | FREE
Santa is visiting Güeros and Dram Shop on Saturday, December 13th! Bring your kiddos to meet him from 1-2pm at Güeros and 4-5pm at Dram Shop.
Festivity Weekends on Atlantic Avenue | Boerum Hill & Cobble Hill
December 13, 14 & 20 | 1-3pm | FREE
Santa will walk down Atlantic Avenue to take pictures and spread holiday cheer. Enjoy live performances from Triad Bass throughout the day, enjoy the festive window displays,and get a free reusable ‘Shop & Dine Atlantic Ave’ tote bag!
Santa Visits Moore Street Market | Williamsburg
Saturday, December 13 | 1-4pm | FREE
Visit Moore Street Market for holiday fun all month long, including photo ops with Santa on December 13!
Brunch with Santa at Chela | Park Slope
December 14, 20 & 21 | 10am-2pm | $40/adult, $25/kid, and free for 2 and under | Reserve here
Snap photos with Santa during this festive Mexican brunch, complete with tacos, enchiladas, and a kids menu. Reservations required on Resy. Tickets are $40/adult, $25/kid, and free for 2 and under. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are included!
Brooklyn Heights Tree Lighting | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, December 17 | 5:30pm | FREE
Meet Santa at the annual Brooklyn Heights tree lighting on the Promenade!
Meet & Greet with Santa at Peanut & Honey | Williamsburg
December 19, 20 & 21 | 10am-4pm | Reserve online here | FREE
Come meet Santa at Peanut and Honey! Join this free event to snap photos with Santa, captured by our pro photographer. Reserve your spot online in advance, no walk-ins!
Skate with Mr. & Mrs. Claus at Domino Park | Williamsburg
Sunday, December 21 | 12-4pm | $22 admission
Skate with Mrs. & Mr. Claus! Join professional figure skaters from House of Mauro as they show off their best moves decked out as the jolliest couple around. Plus, the skaters will give skating tips and take photos.
Selfies with Santa at Brookfield Place | Lower Manhattan
November 28–December 24 | See hours here | FREE
Everyone’s invited to Holiday Under the Palms at Brookfield Place to get a selfie with Santa! On select dates, bring your pup for a fur-tastic photo op with Santa. Click here to see all hours for Santa Selfies!
Photos with Santa at Hudson Yards | Manhattan
November 28–December 23 | Monday–Friday | 5-8pm |FREE
Hudson Yards, adorned with over 2 million twinkling lights for the holidays, will offer free photos with Santa in his sleigh, located on Level 3 inside The Shops. Bring a camera or your phone to take your own photos!
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Updated: December 10, 2025. Main Image: Bklyn Holiday-Topia at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn.
