Santa Sightings this Holiday Season

A photo from Bellaire’s Holiday in the Park 2014. (Photo: Mackenzie Ward)

Looking to get photos of your kids with Santa this season? Find a time and place that works for you. These listings were first spotted on Memorial Area Trading plus a few others we’ve found.

Bass Pro Shops: Kids can tell Santa their Christmas wishes and get a free photo Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., beginning Dec. 7. If the line is more than 30 minutes, avoid the wait with the Bass Pass; get a ticket with a specific time and return later. Located in Katy and Pearland. Check the online schedule here.

City Centre: During Santa’s Holiday Market Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at CityCentre, kids can get a free photo with Santa (12-4 p.m.) while parents shop at the outdoor holiday market. See more info.

Fundamentally Toys: Santa will visit Fundamentally Toys in Rice Village every weekend for free photos, Dec. 6-7, Dec.13-14, Dec. 20-24, 1 p.m.-close. Located at 2401 Rice Blvd. See the details.

Houston Humane Society: Furry friends (and kids!) can get free photos with Santa Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Houston Humane Society. A donation is suggested to help the organization. The afternoon also features a Kids Zone, shopping market, and bake sale. See more info.

YMCAs: Many Houston-area YMCAs are offering free photos with Santa (membership not required). Check with your local area Y.

John Daugherty Realtors: Santa is coming to your neighborhood for free photos. See the info below:

Frost Bank: Frost Bank locations are offering free Santa photos in December:, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.:
Town and Country: 600 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Houston
Post Oak: 1700 Post Oak Blvd., Houston

Café Adobe: Enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cafe Adobe Saturdays, Dec.13 and 20, 9 a.m. Price: $15 adults, $10 kids, age 2 and under free. Kids will love the dessert table and cookie-decorating tables! See more info.

Downtown Aquarium and Kemah Aquarium: Enjoy breakfast with Santa and Sharkey buffet Dec. 13, 14, 20-24, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Price $17.99 adults, $11.99 kids. Free Santa photos. Call for reservations: 713-223-3474 and see more info.

The Junior League of Houston: Santa is stopping at the Junior League of Houston for the annual Lunch with Santa. Kids will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and enjoy holiday activities. Tickets: $45/person. See the details here.

Know of any other opportunities for pics with Santa? Let us know and we’ll add it! Plus, send us your holiday photos for potential inclusion in the Buzz.