It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Marion County, and that means Santa is officially on his way! With twinkling lights, cheerful crowds, and plenty of ho-ho-happenings, there are more ways than ever to spot the jolly old elf himself. Here’s your merry map to Santa sightings in and around Salem and Marion County this holiday season.
Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
101 Front Street NE, Salem
One of Salem’s most treasured holiday traditions returns this season as Santa makes his annual stop at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. Families can share wish lists, pose for festive photos, enjoy a little North Pole magic amid the carousel’s beautifully carved animals and colorful surroundings, and spend a few minutes with jolly old St. Nick before his Christmas Eve journey begins.
Santa’s holiday season officially kicks off with a grand arrival aboard the Carousel Express Train on November 27, and the festivities continue throughout November and December as the carousel offers both walk-in visits and private reservation sessions with jolly old St. Nick…