🎅 Where To Find Santa in Harrisburg & the West Shore

From twinkle-light photo ops to sensory-friendly visits and storytimes, this is your one-stop Santa list for families across Harrisburg and the West Shore. New events are added often, so check back before you head out.

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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Editor’s Picks

Santa is busy in the Capital Area this year. Here are a few can’t-miss stops hand picked by your resident Macaroni elf.

Santa Photos At The Mall + Free 5x7

Use coupon code CK57 with our special link and snag a free 5x7 print. Kids get Santa. You get proof you tried to be festive.

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Jingle Bell Family Fun Zone

Our biggest Santa party of the season at the PA Christmas and Gift Show. Crafts, characters, and enough sparkle to power your kids until bedtime.

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KinderWorld at Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt

KinderWorld at Christkindlmarkt

A cozy European style Christmas market with a whole KinderWorld just for kids. Think crafts, cocoa, and twinkle lights instead of meltdown in aisle nine.

Plan your Christkindlmarkt day

Farm Friends And Holiday Fun Fest

Santa and Friends at Paulus Farm Market and the free Holiday Fun Fest at Clear Path Pediatric are peak Harrisburg-area holiday vibes. Animals, activities, and plenty of chances to say “only touch the frosting with your eyes.”

Worth The Drive: Hershey And Carlisle

Ready for a mini road trip. These are big memory makers without needing a suitcase.

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