Illustration of a santa visit scene (Santa at the Fairgrounds)
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Santa at the Fairgrounds

Visitors can browse offerings from local vendors and meet Santa Morgan for holiday photos. Guests can also gather and relax around outdoor fire pits to roast marshmallows for s'mores. A designated sensory-friendly experience offers a calmer visit featuring reduced lighting, no music, and flexible photo arrangements.

What to Expect

Shop local vendors, meet Santa, and roast marshmallows by outdoor fire pits.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Halton Agricultural Society

Food & Drink

Visitors can roast marshmallows over outdoor fire pits for s'mores.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Milton Fairgrounds
136 Robert Street, Milton, ON L9T 1G9
Milton, ON
L9T 1G9

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: No entrance fee. Photos with Santa are $15 each. Cash and credit are accepted for photos; some vendors may be cash only.
  • Hours: 10am-4pm on all event dates; sensory-friendly visits are 10am-11am on December 12 and 13.
  • Accessibility: Sensory-friendly visits on Dec 12 and 13 have reduced lighting, no music and smaller crowds. Comfort items are welcome, and no child has to sit on Santa's lap. Book these visits by email.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring cash along with your card, because Santa photos take credit but some of the vendors only accept cash.
  • Check @MiltonFallFair on Facebook or Instagram before heading over to see the day's line length for Santa photos.
  • Pack a Fill a Crib donation like larger diapers, formula, baby food or wipes, which the infant food bank needs most.
  • For a calmer visit, email santaatthefairgrounds@gmail.com to book a sensory-friendly slot on Dec 12 or 13.
  • Dress for being outdoors so you can settle in by the fire pits and roast marshmallows after your Santa photo.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Sensory-friendly visits take place December 12 and 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. and must be booked by email.
  • The event is back for a fifth year.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book a time to see Santa?

No. Photos with Santa Morgan are first come, first served, so there can be a line at times. @MiltonFallFair on Facebook and Instagram posts line length and wait-time updates every day.

How do I get my Santa photo?

Photos are emailed to families after each weekend. There's no printed copy.

Should I bring cash?

Yes. Photos can be paid by cash or credit, but some vendors take cash only.

What should I bring for the Fill a Crib donation?

The infant food bank most needs larger-size diapers, baby food pouches and jars, powdered formula and baby wipes. Cash donations are welcome too.

What else is there besides Santa?

You can shop the local vendors, then relax by the outdoor fire pits and roast marshmallows for s'mores.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team