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When he's not in his workshop, Santa is often out and about in South Florida. He's waving to fans & posing for snapshots.

Among his favorite places are Fort Lauderdale beach and the Middle River in Wilton Manors.

Photo/Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation

Events at the beach & on the river in 2025 with Santa in Broward

Fort Lauderdale

Santa and his elves are distributing treats at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, at the beach in Fort Lauderdale. The venue is Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316.

Wilton Manors

Santa and his reindeer on a water sleigh navigate the Middle River in Wilton Manors at 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, weather permitting. Spectators watch Santa from local parks on the waterway. At 5:30 p.m., Santa sets off on his watercraft from the Colohatchee Park Boat Ramp, 1975 NE 15th Avenue, Wilton Manors.