Where To See Santa In Dearborn This Christmas Season

DEARBORN, MI — Santa Claus will be back in Dearborn this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions that made it difficult for kids to crawl up on his lap and make their case that they’ve been good boys and girls over the last year.

Visits and pictures with Santa are at the heart of many families’ holiday traditions, but the coronavirus pandemic gave them a lump of coal. Malls and other places took social distancing measures in both 2020 and 2021 to help contain the spread of the virus, moving Santa meet-ups largely online.

Virtual visits are still an option in many places, but there’s nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person. In Dearborn, kids have several chances:

• Santa Photos at Fairlane Town Center, 18900 Michigan Avenue, from Nov. 25 to Dec. 24 Santa will be in the North Court, located on the lower level of H&M Court. The set is open to the public to visit, and professional photos are available for purchase by Cherry Hill Photo.
• Photos with Santa at West Court Southland Center, 23000 Eureka Road, now until Dec. 24. Santa will be in the West Court for photo opportunities.

JC Penney stores, including stores in the Detroit area, are offering professional portraits with Santa through Dec. 18. Here are the opportunities:

• Fairlane Town Center, Dearborn, Dec. 8.
• Westland Shopping Center, Westland, Nov. 28.
• Village Lakes, White Lake Township, Dec. 5.