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Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ by HGTV!

December 9, 2017 By Ashley 17 Comments

Did you ever visit Santa or write a letter to him at Christmas? I know I did. Each year I would think very hard about what I really wanted. Then I write a letter and deliver it to him personally. Making sure he knew that I was definitely a nice list kinda kid. I know someone else on the nice list, the folks at HGTV. They have created a magical holiday experience for families to enjoy. 

Santa HQ by HGTV

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own, I promise. I don't want to end up on the naughty list!

Get Christmas started at Santa HQ by HGTV!

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

HGTV and Macerich Shopping Centers have teamed-up to create Santa HQ. Trust me this is not the same mall setup you grew up with! HGTV's Santa HQ takes families on an adventure with state-of-the-art digital effects, lights, music, games, and more!

Just look at all the fun you can have at Santa HQ!

The kids couldn't wait to explore Santa HQ. After checking in, our first stop was the Naughty or Nice Meters. Stand on the board and find out where you land on Santa's list.

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

He was a little nervous!!

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

She's probably thinking about all those times she picked on her brother. 

After getting sorted to the nice list we went inside to check to see what other Christmas fun was to bed had. 

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

We also explored Santa's Observatory using Elf-Ray Vision. Elf-Ray Vision is a special app that acts as special goggles which bring to life several augmented reality experiences throughout Santa HQ. Look for triggers at the entrance, in the workshop, underneath the Christmas Tree, and in the observatory. 

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

No visit to Santa HQ would be complete without a photo-op with the man of the hour, Santa Claus! To reduce your time waiting in line and increase the fun of Santa HQ, you can now make a reservation online at Santa-HQ.com! You can select and pre-pay for photo packages as well as set up text reminders so you don't miss your opportunity to see Santa. 

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

Also at Santa HQ:

  • Elfie Selfie: Where visitors take a selfie and star in their own holiday video
  • Light Show: With more than 10,000 individual holiday lights synchronized to the tune of “Carol of the Bells” to create an illuminated orchestra

Holiday Giving Drive

Visitors to Santa HQ will also be able to enjoy the holiday spirit of giving through HGTV’s Help Through Holiday Giving Drive. The program encourages visitors to donate new, unwrapped toys for local children in need with the goal of collecting over 1,000 toys per center. In 2016, HGTV’s Help Through Holiday Giving program collected over 66,000 toys benefiting local organizations like Forgotten Angel Tree, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Toys for Tots, and Spark of Love Stuff a Bus.

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

Santa HQ is located at 15 different locations at Macerich Shopping Centers in California, Arizona, Chicago, Metro New York, and the Washington, D.C. corridor. Reserve your spot today!

Get Christmas Started at Santa HQ

Filed Under: Events, Holidays, Reviews Tagged With: Christmas, Events, HGTV, holidays, Local events, Santa HQ

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  1. Avatar for GiGi EatsGiGi Eats

    December 12, 2017 at 10:38 am

    I am soooo ready to get XMAS started! I need to head to an experience like this ASAP!

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  2. Avatar for Joan CajicJoan Cajic

    December 12, 2017 at 1:43 pm

    This looks like so much fun, my son has been misbehaving today and all I keep reminding him of is Santa is watching and he clearly listens to that more than he listens to my discipline. I wonder what I will do once Christmas is over lol.

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  3. Avatar for DianDian

    December 12, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    Christmas fiver is here… 🙂 so that means a lot of smiles 🙂

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  4. Avatar for Amber MyersAmber Myers

    December 12, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    This is such a cool place to meet Santa. I don’t think our Santa place is as fancy. I love that there is a light show!

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  5. Avatar for KittyKitty

    December 12, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    this looks like fun… I am soo excited for this years christmas as its my baby’s first….

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  6. Avatar for Claudia KruschClaudia Krusch

    December 12, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    Santa HQ looks like so much fun. I would love to go see it in person with my Son. It would be a great way to kick off the Holiday season.

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  7. Avatar for SusieSusie

    December 12, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    This looks so much fun not only for the kids but for adults as well! I need a selfie with Santa 🙂

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  8. Avatar for AnosaAnosa

    December 13, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I was never one for Santa as a kid but my nephew loves writing letters to him and they are visiting him next week

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  9. Avatar for Jennifer LJennifer L

    December 14, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Aww they looked like they had a blast! I use to love visiting Santa when I was younger, and just all the festivities during the holidays.

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  10. Avatar for SayantaniSayantani

    December 14, 2017 at 3:49 am

    Looks like such a fun place to be for just not kids but adults alike 🙂 I loved the idea of elfie selfie!

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  11. Avatar for RoseyRosey

    December 14, 2017 at 7:02 am

    This does look really fun. And the nice-o-meter is a fun touch. Of course the kiddos score high on that one. 🙂

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  12. Avatar for Terri BeaversTerri Beavers

    December 14, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Oh yeah, how fun and they look like they’re having a good time. I was happy to see that they still enjoy taking photos with Santa. My grand kids think they’re too old and that makes me sad.

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  13. Avatar for NadeneNadene

    December 15, 2017 at 1:02 am

    The nice-o-meter is a fun idea. Looks like the children had a wonderful time

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  14. Avatar for David ElliottDavid Elliott

    December 15, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    I’ve done some fun stuff like this at malls before near me. Although nothing with a naughty or nice meter. That looks such a lot of fun. Although I can understand being nervous.

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  15. Avatar for Ravmeet OberoiRavmeet Oberoi

    December 15, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    This looks like a fun place to take my nephew and niece! This place seems right up their alley.

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  16. Avatar for Kelly HutchinsonKelly Hutchinson

    December 15, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    What a cute concept! We never had anything like this when my kids were younger. They would have loved it!

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  17. Avatar for KimKim

    December 18, 2017 at 6:54 am

    What a fun place to visit! We definitely make it a point to visit Santa every year!

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