Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood will take place every Tuesday through Sunday from December 12-24, 2026. Guests can meet with Santa in the Historic Stable and Tack Room located in the Frist Learning Center. Upon arrival, proceed to the Frist Learning Center courtyard to receive a timed entry to visit Santa. Be sure to bring a letter to put in Santa’s mailbox! Admission is available with Gardens Only tickets or Gardens and Mansion Access tickets.

Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood Operating Hours:

• Tuesday through Friday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am to 3:00pm

Dog Visits with Santa at Cheekwood

• On Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm and on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, Santa moves outdoors for Dog Visits with Santa. Dogs will be present throughout the experience.