Santa Sightings: Photos with Santa this Holiday Season

 

It's hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. Planning to take photos with Santa this holiday season? Below, we've rounded up some upcoming photo opps with Santa: 

Nov. 10-Dec. 24: Photos with Santa at The Galleria 

Kids can tell Santa their wish lists and capture the moment with Santa, Nov. 10-Dec. 24 on Level One, Adidas Court at The Galleria’s Simon Santa Photo Experience. Avoid the line with Santa by Appointment. The Galleria also provides sensory-friendly Caring Santa Events (Nov. 19 and Dec. 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m.). Guests must register in advance here. Pet owners can take advantage of Pet Photo Nights with Santa (Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, 7-8 p.m.) Register in advance here. 

Weds., Nov. 22: Santa at the Children’s Museum of Houston’s Thanksgiving Bash 

The Children's Museum is hosting the 12th annual Thanksgiving with Santa event along with Elves on a Shelf carolers. Bring your camera for photos with Santa, along with your Christmas wish list.

Weds., Nov. 29: Santa Sneak Peek

Santa Claus is stopping in Bellaire. Get an early picture with Santa in Bellaire Town Square before this year's Holiday in the Park.

Sat., Dec. 2: John Daugherty, Realtors’ Photos with Santa 

John Daugherty, Realtors will host their annual photos with Santa at nine area locations on Sat., Dec. 2. Bring your kids and pets for photos with Santa and elves. Photos will be available at no cost. See details on locations and times here. 

Sat., Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23: Santa at ​Cheer on the Pier 

On Saturdays in December, Santa will bring extra cheer to Pleasure Pier in Galveston. Watch holiday movies, enjoy festivities and rides. Activities at Santa’s Workshop include photos with Santa, letters to Santa and cookie decorating.

Sat., Dec. 2 and Sat., Dec. 9: Photos with Santa at Rice Village 

Take a photo with Santa at Rice Village, Dec. 2 and 9. Photos will be taken at the corner of Kelvin and Times Blvd. Enjoy cocoa, mistletoe and a letters to Santa station. 

Sat., Dec. 9: Santa at the ​7th Annual Rudolph Run 

The 7th Annual Rudolph Run at CityCentre benefiting Firefighters Helping Firefighters will take place Sat., Dec. 9. Christmas outfits are encouraged and Santa will be in attendance for photos.

Sat., Dec. 9: Santa at the Heartmade Holiday Market 

Santa will make an appearance at the Heartmade Holiday Market on Sat., Dec. 9. The event is free to attend and will include food trucks, a children’s imagination station, art from more than 55 local artists, a DJ and strolling Christmas carolers.

Sat., Dec. 9: Santa at Holiday in the Park at the Strand 

Head to Galveston for a fun, festive day including holiday tunes from area school choirs, bands and church choirs at the annual Holiday in the Park. Plus, there’ll be opportunities to take photos with Santa.

See more events on our event calendar here. Know of other opportunities to take photos with Santa? Comment below or submit an event to our calendar.