When it comes to Santa photos in Dallas, you’ve got options! And many of the Santa experiences below allow you to visit and take pictures with the big guy by appointment. No waiting in line? Yes, please, and thank you.

Click on the tabs below, organized by date. A list will populate under each tab, listing events throughout that date range.

Be sure to view our entire guide to help you find tree farms, light displays, and more! This year we feature new categories: Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years happenings! So visit those sections for holiday-specific events in those categories.

For EVEN MORE festivities around the metroplex, visit our local guides for the Fort Worth and Collin County areas.

November 4 – December 24


Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Multiple locations

You can get a FREE picture with Santa plus free crafts and activities in Santa’s Wonderland. Advanced reservations recommended. 


November 10 – December 31


Gaylord Texan
Grapevine

Visit Santa in a festive setting and add fun North Pole experiences to make a day of it. Adventures range from immersive walk-through attractions to snow tubing, snowball games, ICE!, and more. See Santa Monday through Friday. Extended hours on select dates. Photo pricing packages start at $40, and tickets must be purchased online in advance.


November 16 – December 24


The Shops at Willow Bend
Plano

Sensory-friendly Santa photos will be December 3 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Photo pricing packages start at $39.99. All packages include a free personalized video, and you’ll receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.


November 17 – December 24


Santaland
Galleria Dallas

The Galleria takes things up a notch this year with Santaland. Advanced reservations recommended, or you can walk up and get on a text message waitlist. Children admitted for $21.99 with the purchase of a military, senior, or adult ticket.


November 17 – December 24


Grapevine Mills
Grapevine

Santa will be in residence in the Courtyard (near Converse and Entry 4.) Be sure to make your reservation in advance. Photo packages start at $39.99. Note: Caring Santa® is a private experience on December 3 exclusively for children with special needs.


November 18 – December 24


Main Street
Grapevine

The city offers photos with Santa at the North Pole Express General Store and a special story time with Santa with photos after. Find more details at the links on pricing (from $50), story time reservations, and FAQs with info on where to park.


November 19 – December 24


Southlake Town Square
Southlake

Kids of all ages can visit the man in the big red suit at Santa’s Village in the outdoor pavilion at Rustin Park. Check in at the Elf Station next to Santa’s Village and put your name on the reservation list for that day only.


November 24 – December 24


NorthPark Center
Dallas

The famous NorthPark Santa retired in 2021, but the 2023 Santa is also a real lookalike! There will even be story times and songs with Santa this year. Plan to make reservations.


November 25 – December 24


The Arboretum
Dallas

Santa visits are included as part of the 12 Days of Christmas experience, and keepsake photos are offered every night in December and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. You can also opt for a caricature of the whole family with Santa!

December 1 – December 16


Frost Bank Cookies with Santa
Multiple Locations

Bring your kids and cameras to your local Frost Bank for an annual holiday tradition. Guests can enjoy holiday cookies in a festive setting while kids get a chance to visit with Santa. Free!


December 2 – December 17


Santa’s Village
Richardson

Santa’s Village in Richardson is simply the cutest. Kids can meander through 16 little dwellings, each with a different activity inside. As with all the popular Santa spots, this one can get quite crowded at times. Take FREE photos with Santa on Saturday and Sunday nights, December 2 to December 17.


December 24


Santa on the GeO-Deck
Dallas

Head to Reunion Tower to see Santa at this Dallas landmark. This event is free with Pogo Pass or general admission to the GeO-Deck.


November

November 4 – December 24


Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Multiple locations

You can get a FREE picture with Santa plus free crafts and activities in Santa’s Wonderland. Advanced reservations recommended. 


November 10 – December 31


Gaylord Texan
Grapevine

Visit Santa in a festive setting and add fun North Pole experiences to make a day of it. Adventures range from immersive walk-through attractions to snow tubing, snowball games, ICE!, and more. See Santa Monday through Friday. Extended hours on select dates. Photo pricing packages start at $40, and tickets must be purchased online in advance.


November 16 – December 24


The Shops at Willow Bend
Plano

Sensory-friendly Santa photos will be December 3 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Photo pricing packages start at $39.99. All packages include a free personalized video, and you’ll receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.


November 17 – December 24


Santaland
Galleria Dallas

The Galleria takes things up a notch this year with Santaland. Advanced reservations recommended, or you can walk up and get on a text message waitlist. Children admitted for $21.99 with the purchase of a military, senior, or adult ticket.


November 17 – December 24


Grapevine Mills
Grapevine

Santa will be in residence in the Courtyard (near Converse and Entry 4.) Be sure to make your reservation in advance. Photo packages start at $39.99. Note: Caring Santa® is a private experience on December 3 exclusively for children with special needs.


November 18 – December 24


Main Street
Grapevine

The city offers photos with Santa at the North Pole Express General Store and a special story time with Santa with photos after. Find more details at the links on pricing (from $50), story time reservations, and FAQs with info on where to park.


November 19 – December 24


Southlake Town Square
Southlake

Kids of all ages can visit the man in the big red suit at Santa’s Village in the outdoor pavilion at Rustin Park. Check in at the Elf Station next to Santa’s Village and put your name on the reservation list for that day only.


November 24 – December 24


NorthPark Center
Dallas

The famous NorthPark Santa retired in 2021, but the 2023 Santa is also a real lookalike! There will even be story times and songs with Santa this year. Plan to make reservations.


November 25 – December 24


The Arboretum
Dallas

Santa visits are included as part of the 12 Days of Christmas experience, and keepsake photos are offered every night in December and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. You can also opt for a caricature of the whole family with Santa!

December

December 1 – December 16


Frost Bank Cookies with Santa
Multiple Locations

Bring your kids and cameras to your local Frost Bank for an annual holiday tradition. Guests can enjoy holiday cookies in a festive setting while kids get a chance to visit with Santa. Free!


December 2 – December 17


Santa’s Village
Richardson

Santa’s Village in Richardson is simply the cutest. Kids can meander through 16 little dwellings, each with a different activity inside. As with all the popular Santa spots, this one can get quite crowded at times. Take FREE photos with Santa on Saturday and Sunday nights, December 2 to December 17.


December 24


Santa on the GeO-Deck
Dallas

Head to Reunion Tower to see Santa at this Dallas landmark. This event is free with Pogo Pass or general admission to the GeO-Deck.


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