Santa at Upper Canada Mall 2026
Santa returns to Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He sits in the Holly Jolly Lodge every day until Christmas Eve. The mall also holds three pet nights with Santa, and part of the photo sales goes to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.
Last reviewed November 4, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
2026 details
- Date
- Thursday, November 12 to Thursday, December 24, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Location
- Upper Canada Mall, Holly Jolly Lodge
- Address
- 17600 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON
- Organizer
- Upper Canada Mall
Organizer details (checked November 4, 2026)
Santa hours
November 12 to December 23: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Christmas Eve, December 24: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
November photo deal
From November 12 to 26, visit Santa Monday to Thursday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Use the promo code UCMUPGRADE26 to get the Holiday Wish List Collection for the price of the Keepsake Collection. The mall says this saves $5.
The mall's pages do not list the package prices. Ask at the Holly Jolly Lodge for the current packages.
Pets with Paws nights
Bring your pet for a photo with Santa on Wednesdays November 18, November 25 and December 2, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A part of the photo package sales from these three nights goes to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Santa at Upper Canada Mall in 2026?
From Thursday, November 12 to Thursday, December 24, 2026, in the Holly Jolly Lodge. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. On Christmas Eve, Santa leaves at 3 p.m.
Is there a discount on Santa photos at Upper Canada Mall?
Yes, in November. From November 12 to 26, Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the code UCMUPGRADE26 gives the Holiday Wish List Collection for the price of the Keepsake Collection, a $5 saving.
Can I bring my pet to see Santa at Upper Canada Mall?
Yes, on the Pets with Paws nights: Wednesdays November 18, November 25 and December 2, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A part of the photo sales goes to the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society.
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