Where To Take Photos With Santa Around Austin
Here are all the places around Austin where you can take photos with Santa. Some are free, others cost money, and some will require you to reserve your spot online before you go. Either way, we gotta get those family Christmas pictures with Santa, so pound some milk and cookies and head out!
Santa on the Terrace
Santa’s headed back to the Long Center this year! Come one, come all, November 30th from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Get a free photo with Santa at the Long Center! You do not need to reserve a time slot online, but keep in mind this is a first come, first served event. If they run out of photos, they will cut off the line. Best to get there early to guarantee a spot!
Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Take photos with Santa on Sunday, Dec 1 from 11 a.m. – noon immediately following their free live kids music on the patio!
Austin Trail of Lights
Get a photo with Santa while experiencing the Trail of Lights! Open Dec 10-23, 2024. Select nights are free. Zilker Park.
Santa on the Trail
See Santa on the Trail and get a photo for free! December 7th from 9am-noon. No reservations required. International Shores, 1800 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin.
Winter Wonderland at The Pitch
The Pitch’s Winter Wonderland includes ice skating, photos with Santa, a market, movies, and more. Opens November 22. The ice rink is open daily from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s Winter Wonderland
Open now through Dec 24.
Santa’s Jingle House
They have multiple events with Santa, such as the VIP Event, Breakfast with Santa, and Family Fun Event.
Kids’ Brunch with Santa at Fairmont Austin
Treat the kids to a brunch buffet and holiday cookie decorating as St. Nick reads ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Join Santa in the grand Congressional Ballroom and enjoy favorites like made-to-order breakfast tacos, gingerbread French toast, and a special kid’s buffet. Plus, families are invited to share in the spirit of the season by bringing new toy donations to support Dell Children’s Holiday Village. Suggested donations include new items suitable for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adolescents. December 15, 2024 from 10:00am – 12:00pm | $75 for adults | $35 for children 6-12.
The Domain
Available 11/14-12/24
Round Rock Premium Outlets
Available 11/27-12/24
Lakeline Mall
Available 11/8-12/24
Barton Creek Square Mall
Available 11/7-12/24
Hill Country Galleria
Photos with Santa is back this holiday season at Hill Country Galleria! Enjoy a magical experience that allows families to visit Santa inside his workshop and take their own photos for FREE. There will be no professional photographer on site, but families are welcome to use their own cameras to capture this magical moment. Open select days from November 30th through December 24th, Santa’s Workshop will be located indoors, next door to Buenos Aires Café. No reservation required.
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights: Santa Land
Get a picture with Santa at the Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls, and maybe catch Mrs. Claus as well! They also have a walk-thru lights display ($2/person), ice skating rink, and more. Santa Land is open Fri-Sun from 6-10pm Nov 22-Jan 4.
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Cedar Park
On this magical night, join Cedar Park Parks and Recreation in the tradition of lighting the tree at Heritage Oak Park. Over 50,000 lights illuminate the largest live oak tree in Cedar Park. The holiday festivities include live music performances, holiday movie classics, food and sweet treats from local vendors, photo ops (bring your own camera), and Santa’s grand arrival to his sleigh. Get your family Santa pictures and ring in the season with holiday cheer! December 6th from 6:30-9 p.m.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
Santa is there taking pictures on weekends starting Nov 29-Dec 24 from 11am-5pm. You can also have Breakfast With Santa December 7th- December 24th (weekends) at 10am. Reserve tickets in advance.
Holiday in the Park & Craft Fair: Brushy Creek
FREE special holiday festival & craft fair to shop for gifts from local artisans. Meet Santa, train rides, inflatables, petting zoo, face painting, and more. Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Cat Hollow Park, 8320 O’Connor Road Round Rock TX. See website for event schedule.
Annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll
Enjoy FREE family-friendly fun at the 43rd Annual Christmas Stroll in the Historic Downtown Georgetown. Friday, December 6th: Let the Super Fun Begin! 4PM – 10PM Saturday December 7th: A Day of Heroic Fun! After the parade, dash over to the courthouse for a heroic photo with Super Santa! 10AM – 9:30PMSunday, December 8th: Super Sunday! 10AM – 4PM.
Tot Box Play Cafe
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with FREE photos with Santa at Tot Box Play Cafe on 11/30! Capture the magic with your own device during our 9am, 11:15am, and 2pm sessions. Play admission required. Book now for a festive day of fun!
Play Street Museum
A Sweet Time With Santa will be at both Play Street Museum locations: Round Rock on Dec 15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunset Valley on Dec 14 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your little ones for an unforgettable experience as they meet Santa, enjoy festive crafts, and create sweet memories. Don’t forget your camera for those perfect holiday photos! Grab your spot now.
Sunday With Santa at Garey Park in Georgetown
On Dec 1, 2024 from 2-5:30 p.m. at Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown, TX 78628. Get your photo taken with Santa! $15 per child (ages 3-15)
Choose from one of these timeslots: 2-4 p.m., 2:45-4:45 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. We will have a fun, festive atmosphere with light snacks, a “letter to Santa” craft where kiddos can draft, color and drop their letter into a magical mailbox that delivers straight to the North Pole, and Santa himself will be available for photos to commemorate this holiday season. Please bring your own camera for photos.
Please note that pre-registration is required, and there are 3 activity timeslots available. Participation is limited to the registered timeframe. Registration is per child, and an adult is required to be present for the duration of the activity (one adult supervising multiple children is okay). Adults are not required to register.
Entry into Garey Park is included with registration.
Paper Bark Birch Books
Their first anniversary party is Sat Dec 7. Christmas Storytime at 11am, Photos with Santa at 1pm, and treats and drinks all day long!
Doc’s Drive In Theatre
Free pics with Santa & Mrs Claus at Doc’s Drive-In on Dec 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission and photos are free!
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