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Check back in November for Holiday happenings at Countryside Mall!

Meet Santa at Countryside Mall

Santa Claus has traveled all the way from the North Pole to Clearwater, FL, to visit with you at Countryside Mall! Get your wish list ready and come dressed in your holiday best for a photo with Santa in 2026.

Vintage elf figurine holding a gift among miniature snowy trees.

Photos with Santa

Celebrate the season by meeting Santa and capturing a photo with him in 2026. Reserve your visit online and don’t forget your wish list!
Plate of decorated holiday cookies shaped like Santa, a tree, a candy cane and a house.

Santa Hours

Santa’s hours vary through the season, so check the schedule before you visit Countryside Mall and plan your trip near Restaurant Row.

Take your 2026 Photos with Santa in Clearwater, FL at Countryside Mall! 2026 photos with Santa are available at Countryside Mall from Friday, November 13 through Thursday, December 24, 2026. You’ll find Santa near Restaurant Row, so it’s easy to pair a visit with a meal. Making a reservation to meet Santa in Clearwater, FL, is easy: reserve online, then bring your wish list and your best holiday smiles. Special Santa events add even more magic to the season at Countryside Mall.

Santa’s Schedule

November 13 – December 10, 2026

Monday – Saturday

  • 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Santa’s Break: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday

  • 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Santa’s Break: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

December 11 – 17, 2026

Monday – Saturday

  • 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Santa’s Break: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sunday

  • 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Santa’s Break: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Special Final Week Schedule

December 18 – 23, 2026

  • 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Santa’s Breaks: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, December 24, 2026

  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Santa’s Break: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Holiday Events

Santa photos

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Visits & Photos with Santa

Santa has traveled all the way from the North Pole to visit Clearwater and the surrounding community! Don’t miss your chance to meet Santa this...
November 13th - December 24th
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Santa’s Grand Arrival

The magic of the season begins as Santa makes his grand arrival at Countryside Mall! Families are invited to this festive and FREE holiday celebration....
Saturday, November 21st
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Holiday Gift Wrap

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Holiday Gift Wrap

Countryside Mall has partnered with Tarpon Springs High School Band to provide gift wrap for our shoppers this holiday the season.  They will take care...
November 27th - December 24th
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Cookies & Milk with Santa

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Countryside Cuties: Cookies & Milk with Santa

Enjoy this special Countryside Cuties evening event!  Celebrate Santa with a special holiday show featuring Mr. Brad, make festive crafts, write letters to Santa, and...
Wednesday, December 9th
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Holiday Information

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