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14 Spots to Get a Picture with Santa Around Northern Virginia 

Whether at a mall, light ceremony, or a milkshake shop, Santa can be found all around the region this holiday season.

By Michele Kettner November 16, 2023 at 8:38 am

It’s that time of the year when Santa Claus comes back to town. And if you have little ones, they are probably on pins and needles waiting to meet St. Nick — even if they have a meltdown once they get up to the chair to say hello. (Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.) 

If you’re looking to commemorate the holiday season with a picture, here’s where you can get your picture with Santa. Many of the malls and shopping centers let you reserve a time. 

Tysons Galleria 

November 16–December 24 
2001 International Dr., McLean 

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City 

November 17–December 24, Caring Santa on December 3, 9–10:30 a.m. 
1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington 

Potomac Mills 

November 17–December 24, Caring Santa on December 3, 9–10:30 a.m. 
2700 Potomac Mill Cir., Woodbridge  

Mosaic District 

November 24–25; December 1, 3, 7–8, 10, 15–16, and 20–24
2905 District Ave., Fairfax 

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar 

November 25, 11 a.m.–noon 
716 King St., Alexandria 

FXBG Visitor Center 

December 1, 9 and 15 
706 Caroline St., Fredericksburg 

Manassas Mall 

December 1–24, Sensory Santa on December 3, 9:30–10:30 a.m. 
8300 Sudley Rd., Manassas 

Village at Leesburg 

December 2, 9, and 16, 4–6 p.m.; Sensory Santa on December 3 and 10, 9:30 a.m.–noon 
1610 Village Market Blvd. SE, Leesburg 

Great Falls Celebration of Lights 

December 3, 3:30–6 p.m. 
Great Falls Village Field 

Santa’s Workshop Holiday Extravaganza at The Boro

December 9, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
8350 Broad St., Tysons

Dulles Town Center 

Daily through December 24 
21100 Dulles Town Cir., Dulles 

Santa’s Flight Academy at Fair Oaks Mall  

Daily through December 24; Sensory Santa on December 3, 10–11:30 a.m. 
11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax 

Springfield Town Center 

Daily through December 24
6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield 

Tysons Corner Center 

Daily through December 24
1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tysons 

Feature image by Tysons Corner Center-Timeline Media

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Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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