Santa & Friends

SANTA & FRIENDS – Holiday Character Encounters at The LOOP

Weekends • December 6–21

Celebrate the season with Santa & Friends, a month-long lineup of festive character encounters at The LOOP.
From the Grinch and Cindy Lou to Buddy & Jovie, Candyland favorites, and the beloved Christmas Mermaid, each weekend brings joyful moments perfect for holiday photos, family fun, and oceanside cheer.

Browse The MKT, enjoy the atmosphere, and capture the spirit of the season with these special appearances throughout December.

SANTA APPEARANCES

• Sunday, Dec 7 — 11 am–2 pm
• Saturday, Dec 13 — 10 am–1 pm
• Sunday, Dec 14 — 10 am–1 pm
• Saturday, Dec 20 — 10 am–1 pm
• Sunday, Dec 21 — 11 am–2 pm

CHARACTER ENCOUNTERS

Saturday, Dec 6

• Grinch & Cindy Lou — 10 am–1 pm

Sunday, Dec 7

• Grinch & Cindy Lou — 11:30 am–1:30 pm

Saturday, Dec 13

• Buddy the Elf & Jovie — 12–2 pm
• Gingerbread Lane Photo Moments

Sunday, Dec 14

• Princess Lolly — 11 am–1 pm
• Lord Licorice — 11 am–1 pm
• Candyland Balloon Artists — 11 am–1 pm
• Gingerbread Lane Photo Moments

Saturday, Dec 20

• Christmas Mermaid — 11:30 am–1:30 pm
• Flamingo-Pulled Shasta Photo Moment — All Day

Sunday, Dec 21

• Christmas Mermaid — 11:30 am–1:30 pm
• Flamingo-Pulled Shasta Photo Moment — All Day