Do you have a Christmas wish list to pass on to Mr. Claus, or have a little one who does? Here’s where you can find Santa this holiday season in Cape Girardeau! 

Downtown Christmas Open House

Plan to attend the Downtown Christmas Open House on Friday, December 1st and take pictures with Santa in his workshop. During the Open House’s Saturday events, you can journey to Whoville and meet the Grinch.

• When: Friday, December 1st, 5 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Where: Friday night’s Santa’s workshop is located at 32 N. Main, and Saturday’s Whoville experience is located at Catapult Creative House.
• How much: Free!
• Learn more here.

6th Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Cape Regional Airport

Dig in to breakfast at Sandy’s Place and watch Santa fly in to the Cape Regional Airport!

• When: Saturday, December 2nd, 7:30 – 9: 30 a.m. (Doors open at 7:30 a.m., Santa arrives at 8 and stays until 9:30)
• Where: Sandy’s Place at the Cape Regional Airport
• How much: Adult buffet with drink $10, child buffet with drink $5
• Learn more here; reservations are required and can be made by calling 573-334-0800.

Breakfast with Santa at the Osage Centre

Start your day with breakfast with Santa, where you can enter to win a bike and support the Parks & Recreation Foundation.

• When: Saturday, December 9th, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Doors open at 7:30 a.m., Santa arrives at 8 and stays until 9:30)
• Where: Sandy’s Place at the Cape Regional Airport
• How much: $5 each, $3 each additional child, $8 day of
• Learn more here; tickets can be purchased in advance at the Arena or Osage buildings.

Santa’s Hot Cocoa Bar

Bring your little ones to the beautiful lobby in the Marquette and snap your photos of your kids with Santa – don’t forget to stop by the hot chocolate bar with toppings galore!

• When: Friday, December 8th, 6 – 8 p.m.
• Where: Marquette Lobby
• How much: It’s free to sit on Santa’s lap and take your own picture! 
• Learn more here. 

Santa at the Mall

Visit Santa in the Macy’s Court at the mall and check a classic Christmas activity off your holiday bucket list. 

• When: Saturday, November 11th – Sunday, December 24th; Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday,  Noon – 6 p.m. (Santa takes a break to feed the reindeer from 1 – 2 p.m. and 5 – 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday and from 3 – 4 p.m. Sundays). 
• Where: Macy’s court in West Park Mall
• How much: Photo packages start at $25
• Learn more.