These Are The Best Places to See Santa in Stockton, California
Kris Kringle. Father Christmas. Santa Claus. Topo Gigio. The jolly old elf goes by many names and brings holiday cheer with all of them. Here are the spots in Stockton where good ol' St. Nick will be seen this year.
**Check back for updates as new Santa stops may pop up!**
Lincoln Center
Aside from being a local favorite featuring specialty shops and unique dining experiences, Lincoln Center has plenty of holiday cheer for the whole family! Snow will fall on the brick walk every day, every 15 minutes from December 1 - 31 starting at 5pm. Plus, Santa himself will be making appearances with the Chug-a-Bug train! Here's the dates and times he'll be stopping by:
Friday, 12/5: 5pm-7pm
Saturday, 12/6: 12pm-3pm
Sunday, 12/7: 12pm-3pm
Saturday, 12/13: 5pm-7pm
Sunday, 12/14: 12pm-3pm
For more info, click here or call (209) 477-4868.
Weberstown Mall
Jolly old Saint Nick will be stopping by the Weberstown Mall for his annual Photos with Santa visit to the families of Stockton. Now through Christmas Eve, you'll be able to pack up the kids, head to Weberstown, and take a photo with Kris Kringle himself. Also, for children on the autism spectrum and those with related sensory sensitivities, Photos with Sensory Santa will be taking place on Sunday, December 7.
ALSO: Check out the Pet Parties event at Weberstown Mall on Mondays, December 1 & 8, from 5 to 7pm.
2025 Holiday Village at Village West Marina
It's going to be a magical night along the waterfront as the Village West Marina hosts its annual Holiday Village on Friday night, December 5, at 6pm. Along with a lighted boat show, petting zoo, and face painting, Santa himself will be there to take photos with the little ones! Santa will be accepting RSVPs, so be sure to do so by clicking here.
Holly Jolly Day with Santa at the Children's Museum of Stockton
The Children's Museum of Stockton will hold its Holly Jolly Day with Santa on Saturday, December 6, from 10am to 5pm. Admission to the museum will be half off all day, and there will be plenty of special holiday crafts for the kiddies to partake. Plus, Santa will be there from 11am to 1pm to take photos with them (please use your personal cellphone or camera).
Holiday Sip & Shop on the Mile
Stockton's Miracle Mile will also be a spot where you can see the jolly old elf this season. Check out the Holiday Sip & Shop on the Mile, going down Saturday, December 13, from 12 to 5pm. Along with the featured sip & stroll of the local shops and photos with Santa, there will be cookie decorating at Mr. Otto’s Bookstore, Christmas caroling at Tuxedo Court, and the annual tree lighting. Fun for everyone!
"Home for the Holidays" at Stockton Civic Theatre
The outstanding talent at the Stockton Civic Theatre celebrates the holiday season with their live performance of "Home for the Holidays" on the SCT stage December 19 & 20. The evening features a beloved cast of SCT veterans and rising stars, with the story concept coming from SCT’s very own James Reed, who also directs. Moreover, not only do you get to enjoy a fantastic performance, but you will also have the pleasure of seeing Jolly Ol' Saint Nick, who will be in attendance for all three performances for the kiddos.
Supper with Santa
First Congregational Church of Stockton warmly invites you to join them in an interfaith-friendly Supper with Santa on Sunday, December 21, from 2 to 4pm. There will be heartwarming traditional holiday stories, seasonal songs for all ages, hands-on crafts for the kids, a delicious pizza, and of course, the man of the hour himself—Good Ol' St. Nick! A festive day of holiday joy for everyone.
Need a place to stay while you're checking out Santa's local stops? Stockton is home to numerous fantastic hotels located in key parts of the city, making it easy to enjoy the beauty of the city, take part in a shopping spree, and savor some delicious cuisine. Discover the outstanding hotels in our city by clicking here!
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