Santa in Cerritos
Contact Santa
Little ones are invited to email or chat with Santa this holiday season. To receive a call from the North Pole, parents are asked to register by Thursday, December 5 through the Classes/RACER system. Four to six year olds (registration number 13341) must be available to chat with Santa on Thursday, December 5 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Seven to nine year olds (registration number 13342) must be available to take calls from the North Pole on Friday, December 6 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Heritage Park at (562) 916-8570.
Children ages 11 and younger can also email Santa starting Monday, November 25 through Friday, December 13.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monday, December 2
5 to 7 p.m.
Cerritos Civic Center
Celebrate the holiday season with your family and friends at this free, fun gathering. The Cerritos City Council will light the City’s beautiful Christmas tree at 6 p.m. The event will include:
- Craft activity for children
- Entertainment
- Performances by local music groups
- Photo opportunities with Santa Claus—Bring a camera
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Flyer
Family Storytime with Santa
Wednesday, December 4
6 p.m.
Skyline Room at the Cerritos Library
Join us for a fun evening of stories, songs, and crafts with a special guest from the North Pole.
Santa’s Holiday Float
Santa Claus is coming to Cerritos! Santa’s Holiday Float travels through Cerritos neighborhoods spreading holiday cheer over the course of two weeks in early December. Track Santa’s location each evening through a link on the City of Cerritos website. Please maintain a safe distance from Santa’s Float while it travels through your neighborhood. In the event of rain, the float will be canceled for that evening and the route will be rescheduled to another night.
Please note some flat routes may be revised.
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | Route #7 |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Route #6 |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Route #5 |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | Route #4 |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | Route #3 |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | Route #2 |
| Thursday, December 19, 2024 | Route #1 |
Santa’s Holiday Island
Saturday, December 14
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Heritage Park
Families are invited to enjoy some holiday cheer by visiting Santa Claus at the Heritage Park Play Island! Families will enjoy crafts, music, games and more. Children, ages 2 to 11, who visit all program areas on the Island will receive a special commemorative gift while supplies last.