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Meet Santa at Citadel Mall

Santa Claus has traveled all the way from the North Pole to Charleston, SC to visit with you at Citadel Mall! Get your wish list ready and come dressed in your holiday best to visit and take photos with Santa in 2026.

Photos with Santa

Celebrate the season by meeting Santa and capturing photos with him in 2026! Don’t forget to bring your wish list.

Santa Hours

Santa Claus has traveled all the way from the North Pole to Charleston, SC to visit with you at Citadel Mall! Get your wish list ready and come dressed in your holiday best to visit and take photos with Santa in 2026.

Take your 2026 Photos with Santa in Charleston, SC at Citadel Mall!

2026 photos with Santa will be available at Citadel Mall starting Thursday, November 20th through Wednesday, December 24th. Reservations are highly recommended for 2025 pictures with Santa, with limited walk-up availability. Making a reservation to meet Santa is easy! You can meet Santa in Charleston, SC at Citadel Mall by making a reservation.

Santa’s Visiting Hours

PHOTO SET OPERATING HOURS (THROUGH 12/12):

Monday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

PHOTO SET EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS (12/13 – 12/24):

Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Special Dates

Friday (12/19): 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, BREAK: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday (12/20): 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, BREAK: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday (12/21): 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, BREAK: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Monday (12/22): 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, BREAK: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday (12/23): 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, BREAK: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday (12/24): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, BREAK 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Holiday Events

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Live Music During the Holidays!

Live Music | November 27, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20! Located in the food court, Gregory Guay and Friends, will delight with...
Friday, October 23rd
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Breakfast with Santa

Guests are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind FREE** Breakfast with Santa!   Come at 9:00 am and indulge in a light breakfast* provided by Chick-fil-A and enjoy...
Friday, October 23rd
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Santa Paws

Pet lovers, mark your calendars. Citadel Mall will host Pet Photos with Santa every Monday during the season! Owners are invited to bring cats and...
November 23rd - December 21st
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