Where is Santa? Find him here!

1. Santa at Valley River Center

Free visits or purchase professional photo packages

Santa sightings at Valley River Center are reliable and offered every day throughout December until Christmas Eve. However, reservations are recommended for this busy Santa, so plan ahead. Walk-ups are permitted if there is availability. Visits without photos are free, or professional photo packages are available for purchase. 

2. Santa at Cabela's in Springfield

Free DIY photos and one free professional photo, additional photo packages available for purchase

Yep, he is there! And getting a photo with him using your own camera is free — take all the snaps you want — you just need to reserve a time slot. The professional photographer onsite gives you one free print and you can purchase additional digital and photo packages. Check the website calendar for additional free gift promotions.

3. Santa at 5th Street Public Market

Free visits and DIY photos

Santa typically visits 5th Street Public Market on the weekends. The already picturesque indoor/outdoor mall is bright with garlands and lights. Be your own photographer and pose with family in front of the sparkling holiday tree and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Shopping in the evenings on weekends is even more magical when the snow starts to fall at dusk!

4. Spring Creek Holly Farm

Free visits and DIY photos

This charming family farm on Highway 126 near the McKenzie River embraces the Christmas spirit. Visit Spring Creek Holly Farm to cut down your tree, shop the gift store, enjoy a hot cup of cider and meet Santa! He likes to hangout in the cozy indoor gift shop during select times, so call ahead. And don't forget the holly!

5. Christmas at Johnson Farms

One free professional photo with Santa when you purchase a hayride

Johnson Farms earned name recognition among families with Walt's wild pumpkin patch rides — and now Santa is visiting too! Take a hayride around the farm, select a Christmas tree, sip on hot chocolate and shop their farm store for frozen berries (including cranberries) for upcoming holiday dishes! Santa likes to pose for pictures at the end of the hayride.

6. Santa at Cottage Grove Speedway's Winter Wonderland

Tickets to Winter Wonderland include free DIY photos with Santa

Cottage Grove Speedway is transformed. Immerse your family in the glow of a light garden set up with thousands of twinkly lights, fire pits, and tasty food and beverage offerings. And look — there's Santa! Available for a meet and greet!

7. Santa at Creswell's Winter Lights

Free digital photos with Santa courtesy of Creswell High School

Santa is making his appearance at Creswell's Winter Lights Festival in the Creswell Community Center! Alongside the holiday marketplace, let Santa know what is on your wish list this year. Photos with Santa will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Creswell High School students will take the Santa photos for free and email them to you after the event.

And, over at the Creswell Public Library, meet up with Mrs. Claus for crafts and stories from 1 to 3 p.m.

8. Breakfast with Santa

Free DIY photos with Santa

Free and open to the community (donations accepted at the door), Santa Claus will be joining families for breakfast at the River Road Park community center. Along with crafts, meet Santa and tell him what is on your wish list.