Visit with Santa at Greenwood Mall
Visitors can attend a pajama party with Santa at The Museum, create holiday make-and-take crafts with Mrs. Claus, and take family photos at The Arts Center. The weekend also features a community tree lighting ceremony with holiday music at Fountain Uptown and a Christmas parade down Main Street.
What to Expect
Uptown Greenwood holiday weekend with a tree lighting and parade
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Greenwood Mall
Food & Drink
Sweet treats are offered at Friday’s PJ Party with Santa; no other food or drink options are specified.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Wear holiday pajamas to Friday’s PJ Party with Santa, where guests can enjoy sweet treats and visit Santa.
- Choose one of Friday’s two PJ Party seatings so your family can plan around the scheduled gathering.
- Arrive early for Photos with Santa because space is limited and doors close when capacity is reached.
- Bring cash for the $10-per-family Photos with Santa session, since cash payment at the door is encouraged.
- Dress for outdoor conditions for the evening tree lighting and Sunday parade, which take place at Fountain Uptown and on Main Street.
Special Events & Promotions
- The PJ Party with Santa moves to a new location, The Museum, for a Friday evening 'Christmas night at the museum' with two seatings.
- Crafts with Mrs. Claus moves to a new location, The Arts Center, for a Saturday make-and-take craft session.
- Photos with Santa by Lara Wood Photography run in Saturday morning and afternoon sessions at The Arts Center. One price per family.
- The community Tree Lighting Ceremony is Saturday evening at Fountain Uptown, with holiday music.
- The Christmas Parade comes down Main Street in Uptown Greenwood on Sunday afternoon.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the PJ Party with Santa?
Families wear their favorite holiday pajamas and enjoy Christmas cheer, sweet treats and the first visit with Santa of the weekend. There are two seatings on Friday evening.
How do photos with Santa work?
Lara Wood Photography takes family photos with Santa at The Arts Center during a morning and an afternoon session on Saturday. Cash at the door is encouraged, and doors close once the room reaches capacity.
What do kids do with Mrs. Claus?
Kids, and kids at heart, make a festive make-and-take craft with Mrs. Claus at The Arts Center on Saturday.
What's the tree lighting like?
It's a short ceremony at Fountain Uptown on Saturday evening. The community tree is lit with holiday music playing.
Who is the weekend for?
Families of all ages, from babies at their first Christmas to teens.
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