• Meet Jana
    • Press
    • Cookie Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Sample Policy
  • Contact
  • Giveaways
    • Enter Our Current Giveaways
    • Winner’s Page
    • Winner’s Form
  • Social Media
    • Geek Girl DIgital
  • Shop our Faves
  • Gift Guides
    • 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
    • Father’s Day Gift Guide
    • Mother’s Day Gift Guide
    • Pride Month – Merch That Gives Back
    • National Pet Day
    • Bourbons for National Bourbon Day
    • National Merlot Month Wines
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Pinterest
    • Snapchat
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Whisky + Sunshine

Northeastern Travel Blogger, Entertainment Writer & Lifestyle Blogger

  • Entertainment
    • Film Reviews
    • TV Reviews
    • Celebrity Interviews
    • Disney
      • Disney Channel/Disney XD
      • Marvel
      • Star Wars
    • LGBTQ
  • Travel
    • Disney World
    • Disneyland
    • Cruises
    • United States
      • Alaska
      • California
      • Florida
      • New York
        • New York City
      • Oregon
        • Portland
      • Vermont
      • Washington
    • International
      • Belize
      • Canada
      • Costa Rica
      • Colombia
      • France
      • Honduras
      • Kenya
      • Mexico
    • Hotels/Accommodations
  • Food/Drink
    • cocktails & mixology
    • food
    • recipes
    • wine
      • wine pairings
  • At Home
    • Autos
    • Beauty/Fashion
    • DIY
      • crafts
      • home
      • printables
  • Tech

November 29, 2016 By Jana 2 Comments

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard
  • Reddit
  • Mix
  • LinkedIn
  • Buffer
  • Email

Thanks to the Washington Square Mall for inviting us to share in the magic of the HGTV Santa HQ again this holiday season!

We love taking an annual trip to the North Pole to see who's been Naughty or Nice.

At Santa HQ, you can customize your individual experience by using an augmented reality to view Santa’s Workshop and Observatory in magical ways. You can download the Elf-Ray Vision app or use a provided tablet to discover the enchanting world of Santa HQ in stunning 2D and 3D digital screens. It's a fun way to see the extra behind-the-scenes magic at Santa's workshop at the North Pole! Discover holiday wonderment in this immersive and innovative experience with visual elements that transport you straight to the North Pole. Enter the HQ to be scanned by the digital Naughty or Nice O'Meter, snap an “Elfie Selfie” in Santa's workshop and star in your own holiday video. Then onto the North Pole Observatory to experience the world only visible through Elf-Ray vision all before meeting the big man in red himself! My girls love doing this activity at the North Pole each year and it's right where we need to run a few holiday errands!

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square - Santa

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square

One of the things I loved as a child was selecting angels from our local angel tree. Sharing Trees are a great way for kids to learn about giving to others during the holiday season. We may not have grown up well-off, but there were always many in much more need than my family. We had a roof over our heads, clothing on our backs, and food was on the table. That meant others needed more than us and our parents made sure that we were well aware of our circumstance. We were grateful for our Christmases, even if they weren't large. The tradition of choosing from a Sharing Tree is something we've passed on to our children and it;s something we look forward to every year. We grab a card or two everywhere we see one all season long.

 

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square

Guests are also encouraged to participate in “Help Through Holiday Giving” by selecting a heart-shaped ornament from the Sharing Tree and purchase a gift for someone in need in our community. Unwrapped gifts should be selected and returned to the Sharing Tree by December 20 to ensure Christmas delivery.

READ NEXT  Top Chef Season 18 Calls Portland Home Beginning April 1, 2021

Come explore the magical and engaging world of Santa HQ for visits with Santa and photos through December 24. Reservations are available, but not required. Visit santa-hq.com for more information.

Visit the HGTV Santa HQ and the Sharing Tree at Washington Square Pin

  • About
  • Latest Posts
Follow me
Jana
Jana Seitzer is a writer, traveler, podcaster, and geek. Although well-versed in many fictional universes, Star Wars & Marvel have always been her favorites.
Follow me
Latest posts by Jana (see all)
  • TRANSFORMERS EARTHSPARK on DVD May 16 - May 15, 2023
  • Ooze Drink - May 9, 2023
  • Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's Guilty Pleasure - May 9, 2023

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Yummly
  • Flipboard
  • Reddit
  • Mix
  • LinkedIn
  • Buffer
  • Email

Filed Under: Portland Tagged With: HGTV Santa HQ, portland, Santa HQ

About Jana

Jana Seitzer is a writer, traveler, podcaster, and geek. Although well-versed in many fictional universes, Star Wars & Marvel have always been her favorites.

« 1000 Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
GeoSmart Lunar Rover »

Comments

  1. Heather says

    November 29, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    This looks so fun. I need to take my son to see if he is on the naughty or nice list this year. I have a feeling he is right in the middle.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Hasbro Joy Maker Challenge + Giveaway - Merlot Mommy says:
    December 17, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    […] back is the best holiday gift. We always take tags from our local angel and sharing trees at our mall and gymnastics studios. When we were kids, it was something my sister and looked forward to at the […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Meet Jana

Jana Seitzer is a writer, traveler, podcaster, and geek. Although well-versed in many fictional universes, Star Wars & Marvel have always been her favorites. Read More…

Get Essential Oils to Keep You Going

Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

Whisky + Sunshine is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at Amazon.com.

You Might Also Like

transformers earthspark giveaway

TRANSFORMERS EARTHSPARK on DVD May 16

ooze drink ant-man mask

Ooze Drink

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige’s Guilty Pleasure

Minnie Van side view Hollywood StudiosJPG

Minnie Vans at Disney World are Back

THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 review will poulter

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Easter Eggs, Cameos and Callbacks

Copyright © 2023 · Jana Seitzer | Whisky + Sunshine

PRIVACY POLICY