Visit with Santa and take a family photo inside the enchanted Cranbrook House Library. Your child(ren) will also get to meet Mrs. Claus. After sharing holiday wishes with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, children will receive a favor from Santa and his helpers!
Admission
$50 per family
This is Santa's busy time of year and he can only see a limited number of children on his Cranbrook House stop. Reservations are required by Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 12:00pm.
Become a Member to Register Early
The Santa Sighting often sells out. Become a Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary member to be among the first to reserve a space with Santa. Members also receive free admission on regular tours of Cranbrook House & Gardens, reciprocal admission benefits at 345+ gardens, access to members-only events, select special event discounts, and volunteer opportunities.
How to Register
Santa Sighting registration opens Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 12:00pm for Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary members. An email with early access to the online registration will be sent to all current members (as of Monday, October 31, 2022) from houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu.*
Registration opens on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12:00pm for the public. Links to register will be available at the bottom of this page when registration opens to the public.
*Time of email receipt may vary based on your data connection, email client, and other factors.
Refund Policy
Reservations are nonrefundable.
Location
Cranbrook House
380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Parking is available onsite in our main lot. Additional parking is available on Lone Pine Road. Accessible parking is available just south of the Cranbrook House Courtyard.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available in the lower level of Cranbrook House during the event.
Mittens for Detroit Collection
Cranbrook House is proud to serve as a Mittens for Detroit collection site during our Santa Sighting. Mittens for Detroit, Inc. is a nonprofit with the purpose of collecting, purchasing, and distributing new mittens and gloves to children and adults in need in Detroit, and other underserved cities. Please consider bringing a pair of new gloves or mittens to donate.
Family Photo/Photography Policy
A complimentary digital photo of each child with Santa is included with your registration. A link to download your photo will be sent to you by Friday, December 9, 2022 (please add efranchy@cranbrook.edu and houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu to your contact list to ensure delivery). Please note that the photo link will contain a folder for each family organized by last name.
We also welcome you to bring your own camera for personal use only. Tripods and other photography equipment are not permitted.
By registering for the Santa Sighting, you agree to the photography and refund policies stated above.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 12:00pm for Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary members and Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 12:00pm for the public.
REGISTER FOR 9AM - 10AM (SOLD OUT)
REGISTER FOR 10AM - 11AM (SOLD OUT)
REGISTER FOR 11AM - 12PM (SOLD OUT)