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When it comes to Santa photos in Fort Worth, 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 Dallas and Collin County areas.

November – December

Believe! A Treasured Santa Tradition
Keller

If you want over-the-top Santa photos in a private setting with luxe backdrops and fun activities with both Santa and Mrs. Claus, check out Ivey Photography. 

November 10 – December 24

Gaylord Texan
Grapevine

Visit Santa in a festive environment and add on fun North Pole experiences to make a day of it. Photo pricing packages start at $40, and tickets must be purchased online in advance. 

November 16 – TBA

North East Mall
Hurst

The Santa photo experience opens on November 16. Exact dates and pricing details TBA, but you’ll be able to make a reservation and save your spot at the link.

November 16 – December 24

The Parks at Arlington
Arlington

Receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online. Photo packages start at $39.99, but you can book your spot now and decide which package you want later. Santa Cares is on December 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Reservations required for this special session.

November 19 – December 24

Santa’s Village
Southlake

Visit Southlake Town Square to see Santa in the outdoor pavilion in 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. Photos from $25.95.

November 20 – December 24 

Main Street Santa
Grapevine

The city offers photos with Santa at the North Pole Express General Store. Times are quite variable, so be sure to consult the link. Photo package pricing starts at $50. At 1:30 p.m. on December 7 and 14, there will be a special story time with Santa (with photos after). 

November 24 – December 23

Granbury Santa House
Historic Granbury Square

Find Santa and friends in a cute dwelling right behind the Hood County Courthouse. You’ll take your own photos at this one. See the link for exact times by day and info on writing letters to Santa. No reservations required. Free!

November 24 – December 24 (select dates)

The Shops at Clearfork
Fort Worth

With a $10 donation, you can join the walk-up line and take a photo with Santa using your camera or cell phone. No reservation required! Or with a minimum $25 donation, you can reserve a time at the link.

On December 9 you can have a fancy Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus. Book at the link; tickets from $50 (includes breakfast).

Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth

Lightscape 2023 features an all-new “Christmas Village,” complete with fire pits,
s’more-roasting, hot cocoa, holiday music, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus during peak nights.

 

December 1 – December 24 (select dates)

Cowboy Santa
Fort Worth 

Cowboy Santa is back at the Fort Worth Stockyards! He arrives by stagecoach after the 11:30 a.m. cattle drive on November 24. Reserve photo appointments at the link. Packages from $25.

December 1 – December 16 (select dates)

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

Santa’s Breakfast
Burleson

This event is one-day only, but there are seatings every 30 minutes. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, holiday crafts, and a visit with Santa at Russel Farm Art Center. Take your own photos. Event runs 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tickets from $5; kids two and under are free.

December 9

Breakfast with Santa
Granbury

Camp Fire First Texas features free digital photos with Santa, hayrides, archery games, hot breakfast, and a holiday market for all ages. Tickets from $5; kids two and under are free.

Photos with Santa
Flower Mound

Find Santa and a professional photographer in the Parker Square gazebo this morning. You can use your own camera, too! Kids can write a letter to Santa and will receive one back from the North Pole before Christmas. Reserve your spot at the link. Event runs 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free!

Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa
Hurst

Here’s a calmer event for children with sensory or mobility needs to take photos with Santa. Enjoy breakfast items and face painting, create a Christmas craft, and spend time with Santa. Space is limited; RSVP for your desired time slot at the link. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Free!

Selfies with Santa
Fort Worth

Santa will be at The Mercantile in Fort Worth on December 9th and 10th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
Stop by to say hi and take some cute pictures! Free!

December 10

Selfies with Santa
Fort Worth

Santa will be at The Mercantile in Fort Worth on December 9th and 10th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
Stop by to say hi and take some cute pictures! Free!

 

November

November – December

Believe! A Treasured Santa Tradition
Keller

If you want over-the-top Santa photos in a private setting with luxe backdrops and fun activities with both Santa and Mrs. Claus, check out Ivey Photography. 

November 10 – December 24

Gaylord Texan
Grapevine

Visit Santa in a festive environment and add on fun North Pole experiences to make a day of it. Photo pricing packages start at $40, and tickets must be purchased online in advance. 

November 16 – TBA

North East Mall
Hurst

The Santa photo experience opens on November 16. Exact dates and pricing details TBA, but you’ll be able to make a reservation and save your spot at the link.

November 16 – December 24

The Parks at Arlington
Arlington

Receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online. Photo packages start at $39.99, but you can book your spot now and decide which package you want later. Santa Cares is on December 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Reservations required for this special session.

November 19 – December 24

Santa’s Village
Southlake

Visit Southlake Town Square to see Santa in the outdoor pavilion in 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. Photos from $25.95.

November 20 – December 24 

Main Street Santa
Grapevine

The city offers photos with Santa at the North Pole Express General Store. Times are quite variable, so be sure to consult the link. Photo package pricing starts at $50. At 1:30 p.m. on December 7 and 14, there will be a special story time with Santa (with photos after). 

November 24 – December 23

Granbury Santa House
Historic Granbury Square

Find Santa and friends in a cute dwelling right behind the Hood County Courthouse. You’ll take your own photos at this one. See the link for exact times by day and info on writing letters to Santa. No reservations required. Free!

November 24 – December 24 (select dates)

The Shops at Clearfork
Fort Worth

With a $10 donation, you can join the walk-up line and take a photo with Santa using your camera or cell phone. No reservation required! Or with a minimum $25 donation, you can reserve a time at the link.

On December 9 you can have a fancy Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus. Book at the link; tickets from $50 (includes breakfast).

Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Fort Worth

Lightscape 2023 features an all-new “Christmas Village,” complete with fire pits,
s’more-roasting, hot cocoa, holiday music, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus during peak nights.

 

December

December 1 – December 24 (select dates)

Cowboy Santa
Fort Worth 

Cowboy Santa is back at the Fort Worth Stockyards! He arrives by stagecoach after the 11:30 a.m. cattle drive on November 24. Reserve photo appointments at the link. Packages from $25.

December 1 – December 16 (select dates)

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

Santa’s Breakfast
Burleson

This event is one-day only, but there are seatings every 30 minutes. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, holiday crafts, and a visit with Santa at Russel Farm Art Center. Take your own photos. Event runs 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. Tickets from $5; kids two and under are free.

December 9

Breakfast with Santa
Granbury

Camp Fire First Texas features free digital photos with Santa, hayrides, archery games, hot breakfast, and a holiday market for all ages. Tickets from $5; kids two and under are free.

Photos with Santa
Flower Mound

Find Santa and a professional photographer in the Parker Square gazebo this morning. You can use your own camera, too! Kids can write a letter to Santa and will receive one back from the North Pole before Christmas. Reserve your spot at the link. Event runs 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free!

Sensory-Friendly Breakfast with Santa
Hurst

Here’s a calmer event for children with sensory or mobility needs to take photos with Santa. Enjoy breakfast items and face painting, create a Christmas craft, and spend time with Santa. Space is limited; RSVP for your desired time slot at the link. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Free!

Selfies with Santa
Fort Worth

Santa will be at The Mercantile in Fort Worth on December 9th and 10th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
Stop by to say hi and take some cute pictures! Free!

December 10

Selfies with Santa
Fort Worth

Santa will be at The Mercantile in Fort Worth on December 9th and 10th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 
Stop by to say hi and take some cute pictures! Free!

 

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