Santa Claus is coming down from the North Pole to visit the Tri-Cities quite a bit this December! Along with Mrs. Claus and The Grinch occasionally. Here is a list to help you figure out what works best for your family! Merry Christmas from your local Macaroni Kid publisher, Faith Spencer.
| Location | Dates | Activities | Cost |
| Queensgate Gardens in Richland | Fridays, 3-7pm, Saturdays, 10am-7pm. Nov 24-Dec 23rd. | Poinsettias, Christmas trees, free ornament/wreath craft for kids and photo op with Santa. | Free |
| Benton County Fairgrounds - Angel Brook Farm & Market | Friday, Sat, and Sunday 11am-7pm, Thursdays 4-7pm Nov 24-Dec 23rd. | Little piglets, alpacas, trees, and meet Santa, along with a gift and decor shop and cocoa and coffee available. | $30/family |
| Senske Services Holiday Light Show | 5-11:45pm, 12/1-12/31. | Drop off your letter to Santa in official North Pole Box | Free, bring non-perishable food items |
| Winter Wonderland Opening Weekend at John Dam Plaza | 12/2. 5:30-9pm. | Santa will make an appearance. Lighted vehicle parade, choreographed light show and live entertainment. | Free |
| Howard Amon Park by the Richland Community Center | 6:30-8:30pm, Dec 2 | Movies, bingo, crafts, free popcorn and cocoa, ,Thrive Holiday performance, Santa and Mrs. C | Free |
| How Sweet it is | 12/2 from 11am-2:30pm | Free cell phone photos with Santa or pay the photographer. Free craft for kiddos! | Free |
| Richland Community Center | Every weekend through 12/23, Fri and Sat, 6-8pm | Santa and Mrs. Claus, Music, lights, and food vendors, and other activities. | Free |
| Beaver Bark | 11/23-12/23 | See Dancer and Prancer outside the business! | Free, reindeer food for purchase |
| Beaver Bark Gift and Garden Center | 11/24-12/24 9am-6pm. | Santa Land! 40 minute travel to the North Pole, make an ornament, frost a cookie, visit with Santa in a sleigh, and photos! | $12-15/person |
| Kennewick Irrigation District | 12/6 and 12/7, 2-5pm. | Free visit with Santa and photos, along with a gift. There will be other free handouts such as coloring books also. | Free |
| Speck Hyundai in Kennewick | 12/2 10am-1pm | Photos with Santa, hot chocolate, and cookies. Danny the Elf also present | Free |
| Gesa Carousel of Dreams | 12/8, 6-8pm | Pizza With Santa - pizza, soda/juice, pictures with santa, 1 carousel ride, a fun holiday craft. | $10/child |
| Prosser Community Center | 12/9 - 8:30am-noon | Pancake breakfast with Santa. Holiday craft and photo with Santa. | $6-9.50/person |
| The Hub of Kennewick | 12/20, 5-7pm. | Pictures with Santa, facepainting, bounce house, crafts, live music, food, games. | Free entry. |
| The Public Market/Two Sparrows Boutique and Latin Fusion | 11/24-26, 12/1-12/8, 12/22 - 12/23 During Public Market Hours | See Santa Claus and maybe Mrs. Claus with your family/friends/pets. The Grinch will be visiting 12/9-12/17. | $20 session |
| Northern Pacific Railway Museum - Toppenish, WA | Weekends in December | Ride the train to see Santa! 40+other train displays. Cookies and hot chocolate. | $10/adult, $7child. |
| Roscoe's Coffee, Jingle Bell Bash | Dec 2, 10am-3pm | 40 local vendors, coffee roasting tours, music, food truck, Santa Claus, free face painting | Free |
Do you know of another event that I missed? Please reach out to me at faiths@macaronikid.com
