Santa Photos at Polaris Fashion Place

Don’t miss Santa at Polaris Fashion Place, starting Saturday, November 14, 2026 for photos and special events through the season.

In addition to Santa Pictures, there’s so much holiday fun at Polaris, like holiday shopping markets, music, and more.

Photos with Santa at Polaris Fashion Place

Meet Santa and make memories at the Santa Photo Experience at Center Court, starting on November 14 – December 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). 

This year’s Santa set theme is Winter Wonderland.

All kids that visit with Santa receive a special Holiday themed squishy toy, while supplies last! Kids 12 and under who visit with Santa get a coupon for a free hot cocoa, courtesy of Pure Imagination Chocolatier.

Save time this holiday season and reserve your photo time slot in advance. Walk-ins are also welcome, but if you schedule in advance, you’ll skip the line. Didn’t book in advance? Pull up the website when you get there and see if there are any openings!

It’s always free to visit Santa – you only have to pay if you want photos (adults are not permitted to take personal photos during visits, but there are lots of opportunities for free Santa pictures around Columbus during the holiday season). Photo options start at $23. 

Hours for Santa Pictures at Polaris

NOVEMBER 14 – NOVEMBER 25:
Monday-Thursday 11am – 7pm (breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)     
Friday-Saturday 11am – 8pm (breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)
Sunday 12 noon – 6 pm (break: 2:45-3pm)

NOVEMBER 26: Happy Thanksgiving!
Mall Closed

NOVEMBER 27 – NOVEMBER 29:
Friday-Saturday 10am-8pm (breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)
Sunday 11 – 7pm (break: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)

NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 12:
Monday-Thursday 11am – 7pm (breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)
Friday 11am – 8pm (breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)
Saturday 10am – 8pm breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)  
Sunday 12 noon – 6 pm (break: 2:45-3pm)

DECEMBER 13 – DECEMBER 20:
Monday-Thursday 11am – 8pm (breaks: 1 – 1:15 & 5 – 5:15pm)
Friday-Saturday 9am – 9pm (breaks: 12-12:30pm & 6-30pm)
Sunday 11am – 7pm (breaks: 12-12:15pm & 4:30-4:45pm)

DECEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 23:
Monday-Wednesday 9am-9pm (breaks: 12-12:30 & 6-6:30) 

DECEMBER 24, CHRISTMAS EVE:
9 am – 5 pm (break times: 11 – 1:15am & 3 – 3:15pm)

DECEMBER 25: Merry Christmas!
Mall Closed

Special events

BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS
November 22 – All day

SENSORY SANTA
December 6: 10 am – 11:30am

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 12: 9am-10am – California Pizza Kitchen

Sensory Santa at Polaris Fashion Place

Sundays, December 6, 2026 from 10-11:30am. Polaris Fashion Place’s Sensory Santa will provide children with special needs and their families with a sensory friendly environment to safely experience the time-honored tradition of visiting Santa Claus.

Simple adjustments are made to reduce sensory stimuli (muted lights, music and waiting to visit Santa at activity tables) to create a calming environment. The event is free, and Santa photo packages will be available for purchase.

Reserve your time slot here.

More Holiday fun at Polaris Fashion Place

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

December 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm

Chanukah Menorah Lighting is near the Kids’ Indoor Playground Area. Event programming through Chabad Columbus. 

Breakfast with Santa

December 12, 2026 | 9 am – 10 am 

Join us at California Pizza Kitchen for a Breakfast with Santa event! Cost is $25; includes choice of breakfast pizza and beverage. Santa will stop by CPK for some mingling and will distribute a promotional card to get your picture at the Santa set.

Reservations required in advance, call CPK at 614-985-6304. Details.

Central Ohio Symphony’s Holiday Performance

December 12, 2026| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Stop by the are in between Cinnabon and Oakley for a special holiday performance from the Central Ohio Symphony!

KidX Cookies & Claus

December 17, 2026 |5pm – 6:30pm

Join us at Polaris Fashion Place from for our Cookies & Claus KidX Event! We’ll have Mrs Claus and Santa’s elves entertaining kids with singing Christmas songs, reading Christmas books, and helping with cookie decorating. Details here.

KidX Football Clinic and Candy Crawl at Polaris Fashion Place

Shopping Events at Polaris Fashion Place

• Not Your Mama’s Craft Market: November 14-15, 2026
• Polaris Makers Market: November 21-22, December 12-13, December 19-20, 2026

See Polaris Fashion Place calendar for additional fun!

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