Santa House and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Visitors can visit Santa at his home in Shain Park. Guests can also take a horse-drawn carriage ride for a tour around the park and through the decorated streets of Downtown Birmingham.
What to Expect
Free visits with Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides in Shain Park.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Birmingham
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Birmingham Shopping District
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free. – Get tickets
- Hours: Carriage rides: 11am–3pm on November 28, 29, December 6, 12, 13, and 20; 3pm–7pm on December 5 and 19. Santa House: 12pm–4pm November 28; 10am–4pm November 29; 6:45pm–8pm December 4; 10am–8pm December 5; 10am–7pm December 19. Times are not shown for the other listed Santa House dates.
Tips & Advice
- Register for a Santa House appointment once booking opens on November 1, since some days and times require one, though walk-ups are welcome too.
- Pair your Santa visit with a free horse-drawn carriage ride, which starts and ends in Shain Park, right where Santa's house is.
- Pick Saturday, December 5 or 19 if you'd like a carriage ride later in the day through Downtown Birmingham's lit streets.
- Dress warmly for a carriage ride around Shain Park and through the streets of Downtown Birmingham in late fall and December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Later carriage rides, running into the evening, on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 19.
- Santa House opens for a short evening session on Friday, December 4.
- Santa House and carriage rides are both open on Christmas Eve.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment to see Santa?
Some days and times need an appointment, but there are plenty of chances to walk up too. Appointment registration opens November 1.
Where do the carriage rides start?
Carriage rides start and end in Shain Park, at Martin Street and Henrietta Street.
Where does the carriage ride go?
It's a short tour around Shain Park and the lit-up streets of Downtown Birmingham.
Can we do Santa House and a carriage ride on the same visit?
Yes. Santa's house is in Shain Park, where the free carriage rides run on most Santa House days.
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