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The Top Places to Find Santa in Colorado Springs
Want to know where to find Santa in Colorado Springs this holiday season? We know you’ve got Christmas lists to impart and adorable Instagram photos to snap and we’ve got the details on the jolly juggernaut’s every move in the Pikes Peak region, and we have no plans not to share. After all, wouldn’t Santa himself want us to share? Before Santa travels all over the world to hand out presents, he first travels all over the world for meet-and-greets with his biggest fans. And, unlike Taylor Swift’s latest stadium tour, there’s a good chance you’ll actually get a chance to participate. Your Thanksgiving leftovers will barely be cooled before the Jolly Old Elf hits the highway, popping up all over the Pikes Peak region day and night until it’s time for his big finale. Here’s where to meet Santa in Colorado Springs this Christmas.
Meet Santa on His Home Turf at the North Pole, Colorado
5050 Pikes Peak Hwy. | 719-684-9432 | NorthPoleColorado.com
Everyone knows that Santa’s favorite place for a year-round play-cation is located right here in the Pikes Peak regions — the North Pole – Santa’s Workshop. The popular mountainside amusement park is a magical Christmas destination with rides, holiday activities and meet and greets with the Clause. Santa and Mrs. Clause are at the North Pole and love taking time to snap photos with youngsters and listen to all those adorable Christmas wishes. Entry into the North Pole is free on non-peak days, with $30 ride bands available for purchase. On peak days through Christmas Eve, reservations are required, and the cost is $30 per person 3 and older. That $30 fee will give all park attendees access to the park rides and activities. Check the North Pole’s website to check which days are considered peak or non-peak.
Photos with Santa Claus in Old Colorado City
2408 W. Colorado Ave. | 719-344-8537 | ShopOldColoradoCity.com
Old Colorado City is another top destination to hang out with Santa. The charming city streets really vibe with St. Nick’s holiday aesthetic. Santa will greet folks from noon to 4 p.m. every weekend until December 23. You can capture a shot of the magic with a professional photo for just $17 and additional photos for $7. Once you’re done sharing your lists and squealing over baby’s first Santa photo (don’t worry, almost all of them cry), you can nail down some of those hard-to-find Christmas gifts at one of the locally owned shops that line Colorado Avenue. You can find art, jewelry, clothing, food and inspiration throughout the area with lots of holiday deals.
Chill with Santa in Manitou Springs
719-344-8537 | ManitouSprings.org
Santa likes to pay a few different visits to Manitou Springs. It makes sense, considering the town is packed with great food and fun things to do. You can meet him for a hearty breakfast in Manitou Springs. The local Kiwanis club will be hosting the big guy and serving up eggs, ham and pancakes, plus hot coffee and hot cocoa on Dec. 10 from 8-10 a.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for the kiddos (Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave.). If you aren’t anxious to get up so early to visit with Santa, he’ll be back in the evening as part of the town’s Christmas kick-off parade (6 p.m., downtown Manitou Springs). And, while nothing is confirmed just yet, we have also heard Santa may pay a visit or two to the Town Clock throughout the season. He’s even been known to cruise by on the MSFD fire truck on Christmas Eve. Keep an eye on the town website for updates.
Wassail in the Wild with Santa at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd. | 719-633-9925 | cmzoo.org
As an avid friend of the animals (all of his reindeer brag endlessly about the North Pole benefits package), it’s no surprise Santa pays a visit to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo each Christmas season. Santa will be hanging with the animals during the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari, an after-hours extravaganza filled with lights and holiday cheer. The zoo decks out the trees and buildings with more than 85 different light sculptures and opens up at dark for all sorts of holiday revelry. You and the crew will get to meet the animals that have decided to stay up late, participate in holiday activities and share all your dreams with Santa. He’ll be at the zoo December 2-4 and 9-23 for photos and fun.
Find Santa at the Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Ave. | 719-685-5401 | cograilway.com
It’s not every day you get to summit a fourteener via an authentic cog and meet the one and only Santa Claus. The Cog Railway will host its popular Christmas adventure in the weekends leading up to Christmas Day (the Cog is closed on Christmas). You’ll ride up Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain via the famous and fabulous Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Your journey will be filled with cool Colorado facts and information on the flora and fauna that create Pikes Peak’s dynamic ecosystem. At the top, you can explore the new Summit House, munch on specialty hot and fresh donuts and take all the panoramic pictures your phone’s memory can hold. But save a few bytes. You’ll get to meet Santa upon your return and take photos to finish off your perfect (holi)day with a joyful exclamation point.
Have the merriest of Christmases and enjoy hanging out with the hippest, jolliest old elf in the entire world. Each of these fantastic locations have something unique to offer. You’ll get more than a fantastic moment with Santa. You’ll get an entire holiday experience your family will cherish! Don’t forget your Christmas list, your camera and your sense of wonder.
