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

November 4 – December 24

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops
Multiple locations

A free Santa photo without waiting in line! Get a photo with Santa and send a letter to the North Pole in this magical wonderland. Advanced registration is required for photos. See link for details.


November 11 – December 24

Stonebriar Centre
Frisco

Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required for visits with St. Nick at Stonebriar. He’ll be in residence during mall hours. Reserve a sensory-friendly visit on December 3 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Photo packages from $39.99. Receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.

November 16 – December 24

The Shops at Willow Bend
Plano

Santa will set up shop in Macy’s Court near Crayola Experience. Sensory-friendly Santa photos will be December 3 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

One more Willow Bend Santa option: December 9 at 9:00 a.m. is Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus. Advanced registration required.


November 17 – December 24

Santa at the Star
Frisco

Book appointments ahead of time for a photo with the big guy inside his custom Dallas Cowboys cottage at The Star in Frisco.


November 18 – December 23 (weekends)

Santa at Fairview Town Center
Fairview

The $10 booking fee includes a dedicated time slot for your family with Santa, a gift for each child, and a Santa’s Helper who will be happy to use your personal camera to snap photos of your family. If your little one is too shy for a formal Santa visit, consider Cookies with Santa or Breakfast with Santa, also at Fairview Town Center.

November 21 – December 23

Miracle on 134h Street
Celina

Why not make an evening out of this year’s Santa visit? Take your own photos and videos as your children sit with Santa on an oversized green velvet chair in his festively decorated workshop.


November 25 – December 23

Shops at Legacy
Plano

If you prefer, you can take Santa photos in a private boutique away from the hustle and bustle. Walk-ins are accepted if the schedule allows.

December 1 – 16

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!

November 1 – 11

November 4 – December 24

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops
Multiple locations

A free Santa photo without waiting in line! Get a photo with Santa and send a letter to the North Pole in this magical wonderland. Advanced registration is required for photos. See link for details.


November 11 – December 24

Stonebriar Centre
Frisco

Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required for visits with St. Nick at Stonebriar. He’ll be in residence during mall hours. Reserve a sensory-friendly visit on December 3 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Photo packages from $39.99. Receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online.

November 12 – 18

November 16 – December 24

The Shops at Willow Bend
Plano

Santa will set up shop in Macy’s Court near Crayola Experience. Sensory-friendly Santa photos will be December 3 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

One more Willow Bend Santa option: December 9 at 9:00 a.m. is Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus. Advanced registration required.


November 17 – December 24

Santa at the Star
Frisco

Book appointments ahead of time for a photo with the big guy inside his custom Dallas Cowboys cottage at The Star in Frisco.


November 18 – December 23 (weekends)

Santa at Fairview Town Center
Fairview

The $10 booking fee includes a dedicated time slot for your family with Santa, a gift for each child, and a Santa’s Helper who will be happy to use your personal camera to snap photos of your family. If your little one is too shy for a formal Santa visit, consider Cookies with Santa or Breakfast with Santa, also at Fairview Town Center.

November 19 – 30

November 21 – December 23

Miracle on 134h Street
Celina

Why not make an evening out of this year’s Santa visit? Take your own photos and videos as your children sit with Santa on an oversized green velvet chair in his festively decorated workshop.


November 25 – December 23

Shops at Legacy
Plano

If you prefer, you can take Santa photos in a private boutique away from the hustle and bustle. Walk-ins are accepted if the schedule allows.

December 1 – 16

December 1 – 16

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!

Be sure to check out our special holiday events and holiday lights round-ups for mentions of additional Santa sightings near you! You can also find great Santa photos in Dallas at places like the Arboretum, NorthPark, the Galleria, and more.

Are we missing a Santa sighting? Please email info@collincountymoms.com to add to this guide.