Everyone’s favorite head elf is making the rounds in Pierce County this season - consider this your guide on where to find Santa Claus. This is a running list, so check back regularly for updates! Visit our online events calendar and 31 Days of Holiday Magic for more seasonal ideas and festivities.
Recurring events
The Polar Express Train Ride
Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum, Elbe, WA
North Pole at the Fair
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Santa at the Tacoma Mall
Tacoma Mall
December 2nd
A Victorian Country Christmas
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Festival of Trees 2016
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Lakewood’s 20th Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lakewood City Hall
Santa Visits Watson’s
Watson’s Greenhouse, Puyallup
December 3rd
A 19th Century Christmas
Fort Nisqually, Tacoma
A Victorian Country Christmas
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Breakfast with Santa
Gig Harbor Boys and Girls Club
Breakfast with Santa
Fife Community Center
Breakfast with Santa
The Home Course, DuPont
Christmas in Eatonville
Eatonville Visitors Center
City of DuPont Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Ross Plaza, DuPont
Festival of Trees 2016
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Gig Harbor Annual Tree Lighting and Arrival of Santa
Donkey Creek Park, Gig Harbor
Proctor District Holiday Fest
Proctor Neighborhood, Tacoma
Santa Parade in Sumner
Downtown Sumner
Santa Paws 2016
Tacoma Subaru
Santa Visits Old Town
Job Carr Cabin Museum, Tacoma
Santa Visits the Conservatory
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, Tacoma
Santa Claus Sing-Along
Tacoma Musical Playhouse
December 4th
6th Ave Santa Parade
6th Ave Business District, Tacoma
A Victorian Country Christmas
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Festival of Trees 2016
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
December 6th
Holiday Tree Lighting in Fife
Fife City Hall
December 9th
Holiday Hayrides with Santa
Downtown Gig Harbor
Watson’s Greenhouse, Puyallup
December 10th
Holiday Hayrides with Santa
Downtown Gig Harbor
Santa at LeMay America’s Car Museum
LeMay America’s Car Museum
Santa’s Workshop
DuPont Historical Museum
December 11th
Santa at LeMay America’s Car Museum
LeMay America’s Car Museum
December 16th
Santa Visits Watson’s
Watson’s Greenhouse, Puyallup
December 17th
Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch
Portland Avenue Community Center, Tacoma
Santa at LeMay America’s Car Museum
LeMay America’s Car Museum
December 18th
Santa at LeMay America’s Car Museum
LeMay America’s Car Museum