Picnic with Santa
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Grand Hope Park at ASU California Center Grand
Bring the whole family to Picnic with Santa presented by ASU in partnership with the DTLA Alliance Community Trust! Join us in Grand Hope Park at ASU California Center Grand (919 S. Grand Avenue) for a mid-morning visit with the North Pole’s most famous resident. Kids can enjoy free photos with Santa, arts & crafts, live marionette and magic shows, and milk & cookies, plus plenty of festive fun for all ages.
What to Expect
Plan to make the most of your visit with Santa. Enjoy live entertainment, free arts & crafts, and milk & cookies.
Receive a complimentary keepsake photo with Santa.
Meet Santa
Write your wish list to Santa, then mail it using Santa’s Mailbox.
Santa's Mailbox
Featuring marionette & magic shows from Kiddle Karoo.
Live Entertainment
Featuring face painting, balloon twisting, and hands-on arts & craft making.
Arts & Crafts
Pack a picnic or purchase a hot dog lunch box from ASU Café.
Picnic Lunch
Enjoy free milk and cookies.
Free Milk & Cookies
Relive the Magic
Relive the magic of our past holiday events in Grand Hope Park.
