The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Pickering
Santa at Pickering Town Centre 2026
Pickering Town Centre is now called The Shops at Pickering City Centre. Santa arrives there on Friday, November 13, 2026, and stays until Thursday, December 24. He sits at Entrance 6, Lower Level Centre Court. You can book a time online, and walk-ups are welcome every day.
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by the Durham Happening editorial team.
2026 details
- Date
- Friday, November 13 to Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location
- The Shops at Pickering City Centre, Lower Level Centre Court, Entrance 6
- Address
- 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering, ON
- Organizer
- The Shops at Pickering City Centre
Organizer details (checked November 2, 2026)
Santa hours
November 13 to 29: weekdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
November 30 to December 13: weekdays 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
December 14 to 23: weekdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday December 19 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday December 20 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
December 24: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Booking
Reserve a 15-minute time on the mall's Santa booking page. More than one family is booked in each 15-minute time. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing time. Photo package prices are not listed before you start a booking. If you book online, you can change your time for free up to 48 hours before your visit.
Pet Parties
Pets can see Santa on Wednesdays: November 18 and 25, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and December 2, 9 and 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Book a pet time on the booking page: select View Event Schedule, then the Pet Party date.
Sensory-Friendly Santa
A quiet session for children with sensory needs is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., before the mall opens. Book it through the event schedule on the booking page.
The Pickering parade
The Pickering Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. This year the route moves to Whites Road, so the parade does not end at the mall.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Santa arrive at Pickering Town Centre in 2026?
On Friday, November 13, 2026. His last day is Thursday, December 24.
Is Pickering Town Centre the same as The Shops at Pickering City Centre?
Yes. The mall at 1355 Kingston Road now uses the name The Shops at Pickering City Centre, and the old website goes to the new one.
Can I bring my dog to see Santa at Pickering Town Centre?
Yes, at the Pet Parties on Wednesdays from November 18 to December 16, 2026.
Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Pickering?
Yes. It is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Sources
Stay in the loop in Pickering
Get a weekly round-up of Pickering events in your inbox.