Sending Letters to Santa in Columbus

Naughty or nice, it’s time for kids to write their Letters to Santa! There are drop-off locations for Santa’s Mailbox around Columbus that will be sent to the North Pole for Santa to read. 

It’s a great way to get kids excited about the holiday season and to make sure they stay on the ‘good’ list! Please see individual drop-off details if you wish to get a letter back from Santa. Some of the options will provide a return letter, while others do not.

If you know of other options, please let us know!

Where to send Letters to Santa in Columbus

Santa’s Mailbox in Prairie Township

WHERE: Prairie Township Community Center, 5955 West Broad St, Galloway, Ohio 43119
WHEN: November 23 to December 15, 2020
HOW: Children who hand deliver their letters to Santa care of his special PTCC mailbox receive a reply from Santa directly from the North Pole. To guarantee delivery, include the child’s full name, complete address with zip code and postage.

Santa’s Mailbox in Powell

WHERE: City of Powell Municipal Building, 47 Hall Street Powell, Ohio 43065
WHEN: November 23 through December 15
HOW: Print and use this template for your letter to Santa. Make sure your address is included so he can respond.

Santa Letters in Worthington

WHERE: North entrance of the Griswold Center, 777 High Street.
WHEN: November 23 until December 13, 2020
HOW: Drop off letters to Santa in the mailbox. Make sure to include a return address in order to receive a response. It’s free!

Santa’s Mailbox in Upper Arlington

WHERE: Mailbox in Kenny Road Parking Lot of Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road
WHEN: November 23-December 16, 2020
HOW: Children who drop off their letters to Santa in the special Upper Arlington mailbox receive a reply from Santa directly from the North Pole. To guarantee delivery, include the child’s full name, complete address with zip code and an unaffixed postage stamp. One per child.

Santa’s Mailbox at Easton

WHERE: Santa won’t be at Easton this year, but you can drop letters to him at Macy’s
WHEN: November 20 – December 24, 2020

Santa’s Mailbox in Pickerington

WHERE: Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Road
WHEN: November 25 – December 15, 2020
HOW: A North Pole Express mailbox will be placed in front of City Hall for children to write Santa and his helpers a letter for Christmas. Please include child’s name and return address so Santa can write back!

Santa’s Mailbox in Reynoldsburg

WHERE: City Hall, 7232 East Main Street
WHEN: dates tba
HOW: A North Pole Express mailbox will be placed in front of City Hall for children to write Santa and his helpers a letter for Christmas. Please include child’s name and return address so Santa can write back!

Santa’s Mailbox in German Village

WHERE: Caretakers Cottage at Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St.
WHEN: Village Lights is cancelled, so mailbox placement/dates are tba
HOW: A North Pole Express mailbox will be placed in front of City Hall for children to write Santa and his helpers a letter for Christmas. Please include child’s name and return address so Santa can write back!

Letters to Santa in Westerville

WHERE: 54 N. State St. in Uptown Westerville, on property owned by Church of the Messiah
WHEN: unknown for 2020
HOW: This mailbox is not affiliated with the city or businesses. A local resident set up and manages the mailbox, enlisting the help of friends to respond to each letter. See Dispatch article from 2019.

Letters to Santa in Hilliard

WHERE: Hilliard’s Station Park Mailbox is at the corner of Main and Center streets and at the Historical Village
WHEN: December 1-15, 2020
HOW: Drop off letters to Santa in the Santa Mailbox. Include a loose stamp (remember Santa needs an address) or a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Letters to Santa in Delaware

WHERE: North Pole Post mailbox on the front porch of the Welcome Center, 20 E William Street.
WHEN: Throughout the holiday season
HOW: Drop off Santa letters at the mailbox; we aren’t aware if any responses are sent.

Letters to Santa in Gahanna

WHERE: Right in front of the Christmas Tree in the Creekside District
WHEN: Throughout the holiday season
HOW: Drop off Santa letters at the mailbox; we aren’t aware if any responses are sent.

Letters to Santa or Library Friends in Grandview Heights

This is a unique option as it allows participants who don’t celebrate Christmas, or who don’t wish to write to Santa the opportunity to write to one of the Library friends to share their wishes for the holiday season. Templates and details are here.
WHERE: 
24 Hour Book Drop at Grandview Height Public Library, 1685 West First Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212
Holiday Mailbox at Grandview Parks & Recreation, 1515 W. Goodale Blvd. Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Email to: santa@grandviewheights.org
WHEN: November 20-December 17, 2020
HOW: Drop off the letter or email by December 17 in order to receive a response. Please include child’s name, age, and address.

Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights

WHERE: Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights, Alum Creek State Park Campgrounds, 3311 South Old State Rd, Delaware, Ohio 43015
WHEN: November 27-December 23, 2020
HOW: Santa’s Elves will scan the letters back so you know what your little ones wished for this holiday season. Your valid legible email address must be included. Envelopes do not need to be sealed and no postage is necessary.

Cheryl’s Cookie Holiday Preview Event and Letters to Santa

November 21 – December 4. Visit Cheryl’s retail stores for the Holiday Preview event. Drop your letter to Santa in our North Pole mailbox and get a FREE cookie! Upgrade delivery of your letter to $5 and receive a sweet reply from Santa delivered to your home.

Macy’s Believe Letters to Santa Campaign

WHERE: Any Macy’s store or online
WHEN: Through Christmas Eve (no return letters provided)
HOW: Bring a stamped letter, addressed to “Santa At The North Pole,” to your local Macy’s store and drop it in the big red letterbox or submit your letter online! For each letter received through Dec. 24, Macy’s will donate $1, up to $1 million, to Make-A-Wish.

Letters to Santa via Westerville Community Center

WHERE: Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave.
WHEN: Not scheduled for 2020

Let me know if there are other drop-offs to include in the post, so everyone can get their letter to Santa.