Santa Claus is on the move this season in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake. Here are 14 opportunities for photos, story times and the chance to watch him scuba dive.
Bass Pro Shops photos with Santa
Reserve a time to get a free 4x6 photo with Santa Claus at Bass Pro Shops’ Santa’s Wonderland event. Attendees will also receive a free sharable video and have the opportunity to purchase different photo packages starting at $20. The store offers Santa story time, breakfast with Santa and weekday giveaways.
Nov. 8-Dec. 24, times vary
Free
2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine
Santa photos at Grapevine Mills
Santa Claus is coming to Grapevine Mills mall to take photos with children and pets. Walk-ups are allowed while Santa’s at the mall, but it is recommended to reserve a time slot for less wait time. Sensory-friendly Santa visits will be on Dec. 6 and pet photos with Santa will be offered on Dec. 5.
Nov. 13-Dec. 24, times vary
Photo packages start at $44.99
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine. Entry 4 between Clarks and Pop Mart.
Photos with Main Street Santa
Book photos or attend a holiday story time with Santa Claus in the Christmas Capital of Texas. Holiday story times do not include a photo and are on Dec. 16 and 17 for $25. Reservations are recommended for the season and required Dec. 18-24.
Nov. 14-Dec. 24, times vary.
Photo packages start at $60
122 North Main St., Grapevine
Santa at Southlake's Home for the Holidays
Take photos with Santa Claus at the city of Southlake’s annual kickoff to the holiday season. The tree lighting celebration will include free family-friendly events like the Santa photos and a three-lane snow hill. The event also includes the opening of Santa’s Village, which is an opportunity to visit Santa throughout the season.
Photos with Santa at the Colleyville tree lighting
Taking photos with Santa is one of several festivities families can enjoy during Colleyville’s tree lighting celebration. The event will also include choir performances, holiday trunk or treat, opportunities to write letters to Santa or meet his reindeer.
Santa’s North Pole Express
Ride in one of Grapevine’s decorated vintage coaches and enjoy singalongs, snacks and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets include a souvenir mug and a 4x6 photo with Santa at the Grapevine Christmas Market general store before or after the ride.
LEGO Santa at Legoland Discover Center's Holiday Bricktacular
Enjoy Legoland Discovery Center’s Christmas makeover, which includes festive holiday scenes recreated in Miniland and a meet and greet with LEGO holiday characters.
Nov. 28-Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $21.99
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine
GAylord Texan's photos with Santa
Take a photo with Santa Claus at the Gaylord Texan resort in Grapevine. Time slots for photos can be booked online and the resort offers several different options for photo packages.
Nov. 13-Dec. 24, times vary
Photo packages start at $45
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
Christmas Capital of Texas Photos with Santa
Take a photo with Santa Claus in the heart of the Christmas Capital of Texas during Grapevine’s Christmas Market. Photos with Santa are available in the General Store of the market. The market itself will include local artisan vendors.
Nov. 27-Dec. 30, closed Dec. 24-25, times vary
Photo packages start at $39.99
705 S. Main St., Grapevine
Pancakes with Santa and the Grapevine Fire Department
Start your day and the holiday season with Santa Claus, pancakes and firefighters at Fire Station No. 1. This family-friendly fundraiser will benefit Grapevine Fire Department Honor Guard and the fire clowns group, Buckets Safety Brigade.
Scuba Santa at Sea Life Grapevine
While not an opportunity to meet Santa, see him scuba dive while finishing his naughty or nice list at Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium. Enjoy an underwater ocean tunnel decorated with Christmas lights while watching Santa dive down to interact with sea creatures. Dive times are subject to change.
Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 11 a.m.
Tickets start at $19.99
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine
Snowflake Village
Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus while shopping from 58+ vendors selling local treats, gifts and decor. The event will include letter writing and holiday craft stations for kids.
Play Street Museum's Santa in Pajamas
Take your own photos of your kids and Santa Claus as they wear their favorite pajamas and play throughout Play Street Museum in Southlake. Santa will interact with every child and hand out a goodie for them to take home.
Christmas at Dig World: Join Santa’s Work Crew
One of the newest events in the Christmas Capital is Dig World’s Christmas festivities. Kids and adult guests can operate construction equipment and make themed ornaments in the decorated Dig World. While the Christmas programming runs Nov. 13-Jan. 3, Santa Claus will make an appearance in his construction gear Dec. 18-24.
Dec. 18-24
Entry passes start at $30. The Christmas Capital of Texas offers a 10% discount with the code CCOT10.
2200 W. Grapevine Mills Circle, Grapevine
