Best Places in DFW for Photos with Santa in 2022
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Jay has been selling real estate since 1993 and has had the opportunity to help several thousand clients buy and sell real estate over those 30-plus y...
If taking photos with Santa are one of your family traditions, there are lots of places around Dallas-Fort Worth he can be found this year. Some options are free and some require the purchase of a photo package. Find the location closest to you!
Dallas County
Santaland at the Dallas Galleria
When: Through Saturday, December 24, 2022
Where: Dallas Galleria, Level 1 Near Banana Republic
Cost: Adults $12.99; Children 12 And Younger $19.99; See website for other pricing details
Get on board the Santaland Express, a multi-sensory, immersive train experience that takes you on a journey through an enchanted forest with photo ops along the way before you finally arrive at Santa's chalet hideaway.
What we love about this experience is that Santa will know every child's name and a gift they'd like for Christmas before they arrive to make the experience even more personal.
When making your reservation, you can book a combo ticket to also visit SNOWDAY, which features unique photo opportunities including a mirror maze of lights and a 1970's RV.
Holiday at the Arboretum
When: Through Saturday December 31, 2022
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: Included with admission
We know that Holiday at the Arboretum is a tradition for many of you and this year it has returned with their beloved Christmas Village, the 12 Days of Christmas and their Dazzling Musical Tree! The Arboretum also invites you to visit the historic DeGolyer House, elaborately decorated by renowned designer Michael Hamilton, with a NEW exhibit, The Artistry of Faith & Culture. This new seasonal exhibit prominently features the three world holidays celebrated during the run of the festival: Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa.
Northpark Center
When: Friday, Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: Northpark Center, Level 1 in Macy's Court
Cost: Donations to Children's Health beginning at $25
Your visit with Northpark's Santa will include a 5-minute private conversation and photography session inside Santa's cozy cottage. You'll also receive a commemorative digital photo with your visit. If you'd like more photo ops or if you have more than 3 children, they recommend you purchase additional time with Santa.
There are lots of other fun holiday events happening at Northpark this year too including: Stories and Songs with Santa, The Trains at Northpark, gingerbread events, and performances from Children's Puppet Theatre.
Collin County
The Shops at Willow Bend
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend, Macy's Court near Crayola Experience
Cost: Photo Packages Available Ranging from $39.99-$49.99
The Shops at Willow Bend are encouraging you to make reservations for your visit with Santa this year, and are even giving you a free phone call from Santa if you book online.
And for all you Dog Parents out there, you can bring your pets up December 5 and December 12 for Pet Night where they'll be collecting donations for The Humane Society of the United States.
Santa at The Star
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: The Star, Across from Ascension
Cost: Packages starting at $40; Save $5 if you book before December 2
We all know by now that Santa is a huge Cowboys fan. So, he's once again set up his Cowboys Cottage at The Star and is available for photos. Visitors wishing to see Santa will have the opportunity to book appointments for a photograph with him and photo packages include a printed 5×7 photo and an exclusive Cowboys gift for each child.
Christmas in the Square
When: Select dates Through December 23, 2022
Where: Frisco Square
Cost: $15 per person
Visits with Santa is just one of the many activities happening at Christmas in the Square in Frisco this year. Other activities you'll find include carriage rides, ice skating, and story times with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf.
Santa at Watters Creek
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: Watters Creek, Allen
Cost: $20 per visit; See website for pricing info on photo packages
Santa has set up a very special Bavarian Village at Watters Creek in Allen. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ups will be accommodated as they can. On December 5 and December 12 from 5:00-8:00pm, you can bring your pets for a visit. And if you have children who need special accommodations for sensory issues, come visit Santa on December 4 for a sensory-friendly morning.
Tarrant County
Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop & Cabela's
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: Bass Pro Shop - Grapevine & Garland | Cabela's - Forth Worth & Allen
Cost: FREE; Additional photo packages available
The Santa's Wonderland experience at Bass Pro Shop and Cabela's is another very popular destination to meet Santa, probably largely because it's free! Reservations are free and include a 4x6 photo and a digital greeting card to share on social media.
During your visit, you can also mail your letter to Santa and visit the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in all their stores.
Main Street Santa
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: Grapevine Christmas Village - The Founders Building, 701 S. Main St.
Cost: Photo Packages Available from $50
Grapevine isn't called the Christmas Capitol of Texas for nothing! Bring the family to explore Grapevine's Christmas Village where you can shop around the General Store, join a Cookie Cutter Making Class or take home other handmade projects.
You can bring your pets or your kids to have their photo with Santa and there are also a limited number of spots available for Story Time with Santa on December 15.
Gaylord Texan
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort, Yellow Rose Pavilion
Cost: Photo Packages Starting at $35
The Gaylord Texan may just be one of our favorite spots to visit at Christmas - there's always so much going on! Come visit Santa in his festive setting at the Gaylord Texan and tell him what's on your list this year.
Other Christmas activities at the Gaylord this year include ICE: The Polar Express, Cirque Winter Wonderland, snow tubing, Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™, and ice skating.
Cowboy Santa at the Stockyards
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: The Stockyards, Across from the Livestock Exchange Building
Cost: Photo Packages Starting at $25
It wouldn't be Texas without a Cowboy Santa on the list somewhere. Visit the Stockyards this holiday season and you can visit Santa across from the Christmas tree and skating rink at the Livestock Exchange Building. Reservations are not required but are encouraged so you can skip the line!
The Shops at Clearfork
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: The Shops at Clearfork, The Plaza
Cost: $10 Donation for Walk-Up; Minimum $25 Donation for Reservation
Come and visit Santa at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth. You can pay a $10 donation to walk up for a photo with Santa on your own device, or you can make a reservation online for a larger fee.
Santa's Village in Southlake
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: Outdoor Pavilion at Rustin Park
Cost: FREE
Visit Southlake's Santa's Village for a visit with the big guy in red. You'll check in at the Elf Station next to the village and will be on the reservation list for that day only. This year they're keeping with the paging system where you'll receive a text 10 minutes prior to your group's turn. So, feel free to do some shopping at Southlake's Town Square while you wait!
Denton County
The Shops at Highland Village
When: Through Saturday December 24, 2022
Where: The Shops at Highland Village
Cost: $33.99 for November Reservations; $39.99 for December Reservations
Santa is back inside his magical Christmas Tree Workshop this holiday season and is ready to meet your kids, take a photo, and send them off with a treat. They do accept walk-ups or you can make a reservation online. And every Monday you can bring your pets up for their own photo with Santa.
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