Illustration of Santa checking a long list at a desk with an elf while children peek around a door (Santa Claus at Shadelands Ranch)

Santa Claus at Shadelands Ranch

Visitors can enjoy an outdoor holiday meet and greet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Shadelands Ranch Gazebo. Guests can capture their own festive memories and photos during the visit.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

wchistory.org

When

Tickets

$5.00 per person; free admission for infants 12 months and younger.

Hours

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Ages

All ages

Parking

Event parking and entrance are behind the museum off Via Monte. From downtown Walnut Creek, turn left on Via Monte, then left into the parking lot across from Safeway (2700 Sign), and drive through the lot until behind the museum.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Going?

Location

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Shadelands Ranch · 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your own camera, since guests are expected to take their own photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
  • Leave pets at home, because animals are not permitted at this event and cannot accompany visitors.
  • Use the event entrance behind the museum off Via Monte; from downtown, turn left into the lot across from Safeway and drive behind the museum.
  • The meet-and-greet is at an outdoor gazebo, so dress in layers in case the weather feels cool during your visit.
  • If bringing an infant 12 months or younger, note that admission is free for them.

Links & Contact

Run by Walnut Creek Historical Society

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will the kids meet?

Mr. and Mrs. Claus, at the Shadelands Ranch Gazebo.

Are photos taken for us?

Bring your own camera and take your own photos.

Where do we park and go in?

Park and enter behind the museum off Via Monte. From downtown Walnut Creek, turn left on Via Monte, then left into the lot across from Safeway (the 2700 sign), and drive through until you're behind the museum.

Can we bring the dog?

No, pets aren't allowed.

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