These Are The Best Places to See Santa in Stockton, California

Aside from being a local favorite featuring specialty shops and unique dining experiences, Lincoln Center has plenty of holiday cheer for the whole family! Snow will fall on the brick walk every day, every half hour from December 1 - 31 starting at 5pm. Plus, Santa himself will be making appearances with the Chug-a-Bug train! Here's the dates and times he'll be stopping by:

Saturday, 12/6: 5pm-7pm
Sunday, 12/7: 12pm-3pm
Saturday, 12/8: 12pm-3pm
Sunday, 12/13: 5pm-7pm
Saturday, 12/14: 12pm-3pm
Sunday, 12/15: 12pm-3pm

For more info, click here or call (209) 477-4868.

Jolly old Saint Nick will be stopping by the Weberstown Mall for his annual Photos with Santa visit to the families of Stockton. Now through Christmas Eve, you'll be able to pack up the kids, head to Weberstown, and take a photo with Kris Kringle himself. Also, for children on the autism spectrum and those with related sensory sensitivities, Photos with Sensitive Santa will be taking place on Sunday, December 8. Be sure to check the links above for reservation times with Santa.

ALSO: Check out the Paws & Claus event at Weberstown Mall on Monday, December 2 & 9 from 5 - 7pm.

Stockton's Miracle Mile will also be a spot where you can see the jolly old elf this season. Check out the Holiday Sip & Shop on the Mile, going down Saturday, December 7th from 12 - 5pm. Along with the featured sip & stroll of the local shops and photos with Santa, there will be cookie decorating at Mr. Otto’s Bookstore, Christmas caroling at Tuxedo Court, and the annual tree lighting. Fun for everyone!

With Stockton's grand museum decked out for the holidays, it is a prime spot to take your pics with Santa. Enjoy Santa Sunday at the Haggin with your family on Sunday, December 8th from 1:30 - 4pm. Organized & hosted by the Junior Women’s Group, there will be plenty of yummy baked cookies and punch for all to enjoy. Don't miss out!

Make your over to the San Joaquin Fairgrounds this season to experience Christmas at the Fair! Happening December 12 -22 from 4 - 9pm, you'll be able to enjoy all the holiday cheer they have in store for you. Along with snapping some shots with Santa, you'll have a skating rink, a faux-snow-playzone, the over 2 miles of Christmas lights, kids carnival games, face painting, a beer & wine garden, live music, and so much more. Talk about holiday cheer!

What better place for Mr. Claus to visit than a Children's Museum? Kris Kringle will be stopping by this beloved spot for "Christmas at the Children's Museum" on Saturday, December 14 from 12 - 4pm. There will be goodies, crafts, hot cocoa, and more as families enjoy the opportunity of photos with the Santa.

For more info, click here or call (209) 465-4386

Head over to Calivines Winery on Sunday, December 15 from 1 - 3pm for Santa Sunday, where you can snap a pic with the man in red while surrounded by beautiful vineyards. Photo opportunities with Mr. & Mrs. Claus are absolutely FREE, but book a reservations for a delightful holiday experience involving sipping and snacking. Plus, you'll have access to their charming hot cocoa bar!

• 2nd Annual Holiday Village @ Village West Marina & Resort - Friday, Dec. 6th from 6 - 8pm.
• Photos with Scuba Santa - Saturday, Dec. 7th from 10am - 12pm.
• Unbound Stockton Santa Photos For All - Saturday, Dec. 7th from 10am - 2pm.

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