Illustration of Santa in a sleigh-shaped chair in a shopping arcade with a child holding a letter (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.

Dec 5 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

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.

Food & Drink

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

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.

Location

Milton Fairgrounds · 136 Robert Street, Milton, ON L9T 1G9 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

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.

Links & Contact

Run by Halton Agricultural Society

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

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.

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