Want a picture with Santa Claus? Here's where you can catch him next

Juan Corral, Alamogordo Daily News
·3 min read

Have you wondered where you can get your photos with Santa this season?

Look no further, the Alamogordo Daily News has that list for you.

Whether you are in Tularosa or Cloudcroft, here are the nearest opportunities to capture a selfie with the jolly old man for your Christmas cards and social media.

Santa in Alamogordo

White Sands Mall: Toys For Tots

  • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25

  • White Sands Mall at 3199 North White Sands Blvd

The White Sands Mall will have a Santa Claus at its Toys for Tots event along with his elves and the Grinch!

Christmas on Mainstreet

  • 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2

  • New York Avenue

The Christmas on Mainstreet event will have vendors and a petting zoo. Santa will be available to take free photos with.

Santa Claus greets a child at the 2021 Alamogordo Tree LIghting. The City of Alamogordo held its annual Tree Lighting on December 17, 2021 at Washington Park.
Santa Claus greets a child at the 2021 Alamogordo Tree LIghting. The City of Alamogordo held its annual Tree Lighting on December 17, 2021 at Washington Park.

Alameda Park Zoo: Zoobilee

  • Noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16

  • Alameda Park Zoo at 1321 North White Sands Blvd

The Alameda Park Zoo will have a Santa for photos, along with hot chocolate. There is a $1 entry fee or a donation of a piece of clothing in lieu of entry fee. Although a piece of clothing can get you entry to the event, the zoo welcomes all donations including pantry food, hygiene items and school supplies.

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If you have any events this season that you would like to be featured in the Alamogordo Daily News, send an event flyer or an email to jcorral@gannett.com.

Santa in Cloudcroft

Cloudcroft Library: Reading from Mr. and Mrs. Claus

  • When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9

  • Where: Michael Nivison Public Library, 90 Swallow Place

The reading by Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be free for those who attend. There will also be hot chocolate offered and a photo-op after the reading.

Cloudcroft Library: Santa Paw Library

  • When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9

  • Where: Michael Nivison Library, 90 Swallow Place

The Santa Paw library will take place after the reading. Residents will have the opportunity to bring their pets for a photo with Santa himself and it's free.

Cloudcroft Pavilion: Santa Land

  • When: 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and Dec. 16

  • Where: Cloudcroft Pavilion at 1100 James Canyon Highway

Cloudcroft will host Santa Land at the community pavilion where residents will have the opportunity to take free photos with Santa Claus. Residents will be offered hot chocolate and other goodies by local vendors.

Cloudcroft Community Tree Lighting

  • When: 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2

  • Where: Otero County Electric Cooperative, 1135 New Mexico-48, Alto

The community tree lighting will take place at the Otero County Electric Co-op where a Santa Claus will also be present. Residents who attend will get the opportunity to take free photos with Santa Claus at the tree lighting with cookies and hot chocolate.

Santa in Tularosa

Tularosa Community Church: Santa In the Basin

  • When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16

  • Where: Community Church at 101 Central Avenue

Mary Borunda, organizer for the event, said is has grown into something much larger now where children receive a stocking with goodies, activities for kids to do and gifts to win, all under a gingerbread house setting.

Residents with questions can call 520-508-2196 or visit their website at www.santaonthewestend.com.

Juan Corral can be reached at JCorral@gannett.com or on X, formerly Twitter at @Juan36Corr.

This article originally appeared on Alamogordo Daily News: Get your photo with Santa Claus before he returns to the North Pole