Where to Get Your Photo with Santa This Holiday Season

Come visit with Santa at CITYCENTRE from 12-5 p.m. on Nov. 30 during Holiday in the Plaza.

With November in full swing, the holiday season is already upon us. That means holiday shopping, plenty of hot chocolate and of course, photos with Santa. Here we’ve rounded up some upcoming opportunities to share your wish list and snap some pictures with Santa Claus. 

Holiday in the Plaza
Nov. 30, 12-5 p.m.
CITYCENTRE
800 Town and Country Blvd. 
Come visit with Santa at CITYCENTRE during Holiday in the Plaza. Bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in exchange for a complimentary picture with Santa. 

Santa will visit The Galleria Nov. 8-24, 2019 on Level One of the Nordstrom Wing. (Photo courtesy of Cherry Hill) 

Photos with Santa at The Galleria
Through Dec. 24, hours vary
5085 Westheimer Rd. 
Kids can tell Santa their wish lists while parents capture the moment at the Galleria’s Simon Santa Photo Experience, on Level 1 of the Nordstrom Wing. To avoid lines, you can book your visit with Santa using this fast pass. Children with special needs can visit Santa in a sensory friendly environment on Dec. 8, 8:30-10:30 a.m. And pets are invited for a special photo night on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. 

Santa Photos at St. Nick’s Park 
Nov. 12-Dec. 24 (excluding Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Nov. 28-Dec. 1) 
303 Memorial City
Visit Santa at St. Nick’s Park, a special set created near Dillard’s at Memorial City Mall. The set features 1,500-square-feet of twinkle lights. Reserve a fast pass to skip the lines.  

Meet Santa and Elves on a Shelf carolers at the Children's Museum of Houston on Thanksgiving Eve.

Thanksgiving Eve with Santa 
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2-4:30 p.m.  
1500 Binz Street 
The Children’s Museum of Houston has a full day of events planned for Thanksgiving Eve, included an opportunity from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to meet Santa after his journey from the North Pole. Tell Santa your wish list and pose for a photo. 

Bellaire’s Holiday in the Park 
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-8:30 p.m.
7008 South Rice Ave. 
Santa always makes a special visit to the annual Holiday in the Park in Bellaire Town Square. Get there early to get a photo with him!

9th annual Rudolph Run 
Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 a.m. 
800 Town and Country Blvd. 
The 9th Annual Rudolph Fun Run - benefitting Firefighters Helping Firefighters - takes place at CityCentre on Saturday, Dec. 7. Costumes are encouraged, and Santa will be available for photos. 

Photos with Santa, hosted by John Daugherty, Realtors
Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Several locations: Briargrove Park Center and Pool, Southside Place Park in West U and Donovan Park in The Heights
Bring your families - including your pets - to be photographed with Santa.“Santa’s Helpers” will introduce guests to Santa as they pose for photos amid a backdrop of Houston’s most picturesque neighborhoods. Photos are offered at no cost and will be available to download and share in time for holiday cards and letters. 

Levy Park will kick off the holiday season with its Holiday Festival Dec. 7-8. (Photo courtesy of Levy Park)

Levy Park’s Holiday Festival 
Saturday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 8, 12-5 p.m. 
3801 Eastside St.
The Levy Park Holiday Festival kicks off the holiday season with two days of live music, holiday markets and food and drink. On Saturday, you can participate in the “Santa Paws” photo booth, taking photos with adoptable dogs in Santa gear. If you just want a photo with Santa, come by on Sunday for the free Santa Claus photo booth. 

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend 
Dec. 12-23, hours vary 
6003 Memorial Dr. 
Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, where thousands of lights and activities for all ages sprawl the 14-acre estate housing Ima Hogg’s mansion. You can take photos with Santa, who visits through Dec. 23. 

Breakfast with Santa at the Downtown Aquarium 
Select dates in December, 8:30 a.m.
410 Bagby St.
The Downtown Aquarium is hosting several buffet breakfasts with Santa Claus and the Aquarium mascot, Sharkey. Photos with Santa are included in the price of breakfast. 

Breakfast with Santa at Omni Houston 
Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
4 Riverway 
Santa Claus is visiting the Omni Hotel Houston on Saturday, Dec. 14 for a special breakfast. Santa is bringing gingerbread houses for guests to decorate while enjoying holiday refreshments. Photos with Santa are included in the ticket price. 

See our event calendar for upcoming holiday events.