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Where to Find Santa in Summerlin and Las Vegas

Pictures, Adventures, and Family Traditions with St Nick!

By Natalia Castro - Macaroni Kid NW Las Vegas Publisher December 3, 2016
Santa is in Las Vegas! There are many places to see him and each offers a unique experience. Here is your list of where to find Santa in Summerlin and Las Vegas. 

*Operation North Pole at Tivoli Village
- Weekends beginning Nov 25 through Dec 24
- By appointment only
- Enjoy a tour of the North Pole where guests will make a keepsake bear with the Elves, enjoy Mrs. Claus' cookies, see the reindeer, enjoy hot cocoa and have a personal visit with Santa Claus. The adventure is commemorated with a digital keepsake photo. 
- $36 per person, children under 18 months are free

*Picnic with Saint Nick at Tivoli Village
- Saturdays Nov 26 through Dec 24 from 11 am- 2pm
- Guests will enjoy live entertainment, crafts, treats, balloon artists, face painters and a story time with Santa and his elves. Bring a blanket for seating. After the event guests can visit Operation North Pole (see above) for an interactive experience and family photos with Santa. 
- Free event

* Adventure to Santa at Fashion Show
- Appointment Recommended 
- Open daily from 10 to 8 pm
- Adventure to Santa, a DreamWorks DreamPlace, combines meeting Santa Claus with "technological wizardry" to create an immersive experience. Families join Kung Fu Panda's Po and friends to participate in interactive games and a "cinematic" journey that transports visitors to their own private meeting with Santa.
- Price varies by package. Packages begin at $35 and include keepsake photo. 

* Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop 
- Now through December 24. 
- Kids can enjoy several activities including a Lincoln Log Table, free crafts, Big Dig Excavation Center, Laser Arcade, Foam Toy Arcade and of course a chance to visit with Santa! Each family receieves a FREE photo with Santa along with a digital holiday card. 
- Free crafts Mon - Fri 5-7pm and Saturday and Sunday noon-5 pm
- Appointment not needed but Bass Pass is available for those that prefer to not wait in line. 

*Breakfast with Santa on the Lawn at Container Park
- Weekends in December 9am-12pm
- Take a photo with Santa
- Decorate Holiday cookies
- Make hot chocolate
- Take home an ornament
- $15 for kids 12 and under
- $30 all you can eat breakfast ($15 all you can drink mimosas only for 21+)

*Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade
-Friday and Saturday at 6pm through December 10
- Nightly at 6pm December 16-December 24
- Bring the family to enjoy floats, toy soldiers, nutcrackers, dancers and more as they parade through Downtown Summerlin to holiday music.
- FREE event 

If you are looking to only take pictures with Santa you can find him at
*Meadows Mall
-Now - Dec 24 from 12-9PM
-Find Santa on the Lower Level in the Sears Court
- Reservation option is available and comes with a discount on pre-ordered picture packages
-SENSORY FRIENDLY event - December 3 from 8-10 am at Sears

*Downtown Summerlin
-Find Santa at the Macy's Promenade
- Pet photos available on Tuesdays through Dec 20 from 7-9pm

*Town Square
-Now through Dec 24 find Santa at the Normal Rockwell inspired house. 
-Photos are by appointment only and can be reserved at Town Square Santa