11 Places To Take Photos With Santa This Christmas (2025)
Santa’s sleigh is making stops across Northwest Arkansas this December, and there’s no shortage of chances to get that annual photo. From free snapshots at Bass Pro to full holiday experiences with hot cocoa and crafts, here’s where to find the man in red before Christmas Eve.
Bentonville
Cookies with Santa: Let It Snow Pajama Jam
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 Christ Church NWA, 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Suite 98, Fayetteville, AR 72703
🎟️ Get tickets
Snap family photos in your PJs with Santa Chris and Mrs. Claus while the kids enjoy ornament decorating, reindeer rides, holiday games, and storytime over hot cocoa. There’s also a Christmas singalong and dance party. Tickets are $20 per child (ages 2+) and include snacks, crafts, and activities. Parents and chaperones get in free. A quiet sensory space is available for all attendees. This event supports the SOAR Afterschool Program and Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
Winter Market of NWA
📅 Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2025
🕐 Friday 4:00 PM–9:00 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
🎟️ Winter Market details
Get your Santa photos done while you shop local vendors and enjoy the live nativity scene and Christmas light displays. Free admission and free parking!
Rogers
Pinnacle Hills Promenade – Where is Santa
📅 December 5–24, 2025 | Hours vary
📍 2203 Promenade Boulevard, Rogers, AR 72758
🎅 Santa Location: Across from Sephora
🎟️ Book your time slot
Get some holiday shopping done and snap a photo with Santa at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing time, though multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time slots. Professional photos are available for purchase during your visit.
Bass Pro Shop – Santa’s Wonderland
📅 November 3–December 24, 2025
📍 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Rogers
🎟️ Visit Santa’s Wonderland
Visit the North Pole for a free 4×6 photo with Santa plus a complimentary shareable video. If you live in or near the Rogers area, this is a convenient indoor spot to knock out your Santa photos. Book your free online reservation up to 7 days in advance because spots are limited. Additional photo packages are available for $20-$25 if you want more prints and digital copies.
Founders Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting
📅 Friday, November 21 | 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Founders Plaza, 5001 W Founders Way, Suite L10, Rogers
🎟️ Free | More info
Santa and Mrs. Claus make their grand entrance at 5:35 PM, and you can grab complimentary photos with them throughout the evening. The 50-foot Christmas tree lights up at 6:05 PM, followed by performances from the Fulbright Choir and live music from a local band. The Vendor Village runs throughout the evening with local treats and crafts. Custom glass ornaments and raffle prizes benefit Saving Grace NWA, with the raffle callout at 6:50 PM (you must be present to win).
Fayetteville
Lights of the Ozarks in Downtown Square
📅November 21–January 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍Historic Downtown Square, Fayetteville
🔗Full Santa schedule
Visit Santa at his workshop on East & Center for free photos while you enjoy the downtown light display. Santa will be there every Friday and Saturday before Christmas from 6-8pm (December 5/6, 12/13, and 19/20). Bring your own camera or phone to capture the moment, though a professional photographer will be on-site December 5-6 if you want a polished shot. You can also catch story time with Santa at the Graduate Hotel on Sunday, December 14 from 3-5pm.
Hot Cocoa with Santa
📅Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍TheatreSquared | 477 W Spring St, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
🔗RSVP for Hot Cocoa with Santa
This FREE community event features photos with Santa along with a hot cocoa bar, kids’ crafts, and story time with Mrs. Claus. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVP so organizers can prepare for your visit.
Stewart Family Christmas Light Display
📅 November 15–January 3, 2026 (every night including holidays)
⏰ Sunday–Thursday: 5:00–10:00 PM | Friday–Saturday: 4:30–11:00 PM
📍 4279 E Wyman Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701
🎟️ $10
🔗 More info
Santa shows up every night at Northwest Arkansas’ largest Christmas light display, ready for photos among 7 million lights and over 400 inflatables. The first 100 guests each night snag a special prize
Northwest Arkansas Mall- Santa Photo Experience
📅 November 21–December 24, 2025 | Hours vary
📍 4201 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703
🎟️ Reserve your spot
Santa arrives at Northwest Arkansas Mall on November 21 and will be ready for photos through Christmas Eve. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing time, though booking a reservation helps you skip the wait. Multiple families are scheduled during each 15-minute time slot, so reserving ahead gives you the best shot at a smooth visit.
Santa’s Schedule:
- Most weekdays: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (some exceptions 2:00 PM–7:00 PM)
- Most Saturdays: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Most Sundays: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
- December 22-23: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Christmas Eve (December 24): 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Eureka Springs
Santa in the Park at Basin Spring Park
📅Saturday Dec 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍Basin Spring Park, 4 Spring Street, Historic Downtown Eureka Springs
🔗Event details
Santa will be ready to meet you, your kids, and the entire family, plus take a commemorative photo with you and hear your wish list. This is a FREE family-friendly event. Getting there early can help ensure you grab a good spot to see Santa up close. This event will run every Saturday in December through Christmas.
Santa’s Village at the Crescent Hotel
📅Saturday & Sunday, December 13–14, 2025
📍1886 Crescent Hotel, 75 Prospect, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
🔗Santa’s Village information
Get photos with Santa while you enjoy holiday activities including the Christmas Tree Forest, Santa’s Toy Village, sledding, pony rides, cookie decorating, gingerbread house making, and festive treats at the Candy Cane Café.
Northwest Arkansas has Santa covered from late November through Christmas Eve. Check the schedules, pick your spot, and don’t forget to charge your phone before you go.
