North Coast Christmas Visit & Photos with Santa Claus
Families take part in reserved visits and photo sessions with Santa Claus inside the Lake House. Guests can enjoy cookies and hot cocoa while children write letters to deposit directly into Santa's mailbox. Outside, the park grounds are decorated with thousands of holiday lights, Santa's Sleigh, and festive scenes for family photo opportunities.
Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Avon Lake residents: $45 per family; non-residents: $45 per family. One reservation is needed per family, not per person. Resident reservations go on sale Monday, November 2 at 9am; non-resident reservations go on sale Friday, November 13 at 9am.
Hours
Fri 5:30 pm-8:30 pm; Sat 10:00 am-2:00 pm and 3:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Food & Drink
Cookies and hot cocoa are available at Santa’s Workshop.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book as soon as reservations open, on November 2 for residents or November 13 for non-residents, because space is limited and pre-registration is required.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your time block and check in at Santa's Workshop in the Lake House, where cookies and hot cocoa are served.
- Book just one reservation for your whole family, since reservations cover the family together and are not sold per person.
- Have the kids write a letter to Santa and drop it straight into Santa's mailbox for a speedy delivery.
- Leave time to walk Veteran's Memorial Park for family photos near Santa's Sleigh and the other holiday scenes set up around the grounds.
Special Events & Promotions
- Coloring contest: pick up a sheet at the Avon Lake Public Library circulation desk starting October 31 and return it by November 13. Three random winners get a sleigh ride with Santa to Light Up the Park.
- Coloring contest entries are on display at the library from November 23 to December 20.
Links & Contact
Run by Avon Lake Recreation Department
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need a reservation?
Yes, you must register ahead. Visits are booked in 15-minute time blocks, and space is limited. One reservation covers the whole family.
Where do we check in?
Check in at Santa's Workshop, which is the Lake House. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
Is there more to do than the photo?
Yes. There are cookies and hot cocoa at check-in. Kids can write a letter to Santa and drop it in Santa's mailbox. Outside, there are family photo spots near Santa's Sleigh and other holiday scenes in the park.
Can I get a refund if we can't make it?
No, reservations are non-refundable.
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