Santa Spotting in the Valley

It’s about that time; the time when Santa needs to head back to the North Pole to check in on all the work his elves have been doing and then pack up his sleigh to deliver all those gifts to good boys and girls all over the world. We have it on good authority that there is still a little time to visit Santa in the Valley.

Check out all of these great places where you can take your kids, big and small, to make one last attempt to get on that nice list.

Topgolf
Topgolf is celebrating Christmas a little early this year. December 19th  from open to 11 a.m. Topgolf is having a Cookies and Cocoa Party with Santa! Santa will be there to take photos with the kiddos and there will be cookies with a build-your-own hot cocoa bar! The first 200 kids playing at Topgolf will also get a special holiday gift.

meets your favorite local hangout. You can challenge your friends and family to addictive point-scoring golf games that anyone from the hopeful pro golfer to your neighbor’s 7-year-old kid can play year-round. Just picture a 240-yard outfield with dartboard-like targets in the ground. The closer to the center or “bull’s-eye” you get and the farther out you hit your micro-chipped balls, the more points you receive. Score even bigger with Topgolf’s extensive food and beverage menu that is sure to impress even the pickiest foodies. It’s not golf – it’s Topgolf. Give it a shot! Arizona has a location in Scottsdale and Gilbert.

Uptown Alley
Uptown Alley in surprise is getting geared up for the holidays this year with activities everyone in the family will love! Saturday, December 12th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. parents can bring their kiddos to Uptown Alley and take their own photo with Santa! Uptown Alley will provide the backdrop and St. Nick-all parents have to do is bring their own cameras to capture that perfect holiday moment. Uptown Alley is also collecting unwrapped toys from December 1st-16th. Bring your new and unwrapped toy to drop off for their Toys For Tots collection. Uptown Alley, located in Surprise, is a 60,000 square foot family entertainment venue featuring bowling, an arcade, two-level laser tag, a full-service restaurant serving Americana classics, an ultra-lounge and more

SEA LIFE Aquarium
Don’t miss Underwater Santa this holiday season at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium! Santa will be visiting guests on select days in December and will tell you if you’ve been naughty or nice this year! Don’t miss out on a unique Santa visit this holiday season!

An underwater ray feeding followed by Underwater Santa will begin at 1pm on December 19th and 20th.

Breakfast with Santa at The Wigwam
Holiday magic is alive at The Wigwam where Santa Claus himself joins for a special holiday breakfast on December 19th from 8am until 11am for only $22 for adults, $10 kids ages 3-12, plus tax and gratuity. Ages 2 and under complimentary. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 623.935.3811.

Breakfast with Santa at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will play host to memorable morning breakfasts at the resort’s Rico’s American Grill featuring a tasty buffet, seasonal photos with Santa,  and holiday story time, whimsical cookie decorating and gingerbread activity books led by Mrs. Claus. The “Breakfast With Santa” series will be offered Dec. 19, 20, 23 and 24 with three seatings each day at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. Pricing is $31.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 10 and under, inclusive of a complimentary photo with Santa. Reservations for “Breakfast With Santa” are required and can be made by calling 602.997.5850.