11 Places To Take Photos With Santa This Christmas (2024)
It’s that time of year for celebrating the holiday season and giving your kids magical memories of meeting Santa Claus in person.
Northwest Arkansas offers multiple events featuring Santa (including a SKYDIVING Santa!), so your kids won’t miss out on being able to tell him all the toys they want for Christmas. The following are some of the places Santa will be making an appearance in NWA, so have your kids start getting their list ready and be on their best behavior!
Bentonville: Downtown Bentonville
Time: 4 PM – 7 PM
Dates:
Friday, December 6
Friday, December 13
Thursday, December 19
Address: Downtown Bentonville at the Walmart Museum
If you enjoy downtown Bentonville as much as we do, then be sure to swing by the Walmart Museum to snag a free pic with Santa. He will be there from 4PM – 7pm. After your visit with ole’ Saint Nick, you can take in the beautiful Christmas lights that are on display at the square and grab dinner or head over to the ice skating rink!
First United Methodist
December 14th, 3:00PM – 4:30PM
210 NW 2nd Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
Santa will be at First United Methodist in Downtown Bentonville on December 14th. This will be a fundraiser for local nonprofit Preschool. Come see Santa, then stay for the parade!
Harris Heights Realty & Properties
Saturday, Dec. 7th, 4pm – 6pm
Address: 1120 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/866168005680963/
Come out for light refreshments and photos with Santa Clause!
Rogers: Pinnacle Hills Promenade
Now through Tuesday, Dec. 24th during mall hours
Address: 2203 S. Promenade Boulevard, Suite 3200, Rogers, AR 72758
https://www.pinnaclehillspromenade.com/en/events/pictures-with-santa-44453.html
Get some holiday shopping done and take the kids to meet Santa at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. The Santa Magic photo experience is available during mall hours on a daily basis, so times may vary. While you can do a walk-up visit if space is available, pre-booking your Santa visit is highly recommended!
You’ll find plenty of times to choose from if you want to reserve your spot, but they might fill up quickly as we get closer to Christmas. You can also bring your pets for a visit on select Mondays and Tuesdays. Photos can be purchased during your visit.
Rogers: Bass Pro Shop
Now through Tuesday, Dec. 24th by reservation
Address: 2300 S Promenade Blvd, Rogers, AR 72758
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland
Visit the North Pole to see Santa’s elf and of course, tell Santa what you want for Christmas! If you live in or near the Rogers area, this is a great spot indoors to take the kids. Your visit will get you a free picture with Santa and a candy cane for the road 🙂
Rogers: Brick-n-Mortar
Saturday, Dec. 7: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address: 120 W. Walnut St. in Historic Downtown Rogers
This event is FREE and open to everyone. No appointments. First Come, First Served. No professional photos will be offered, so don’t forget your phone or camera.
Fayetteville: Lights of the Ozarks in Downtown Square
Copied from www.experiencefayetteville.com:
You can visit Santa at his workshop on East & Center from 6-8PM on the following days:
Friday, Dec. 6th
Saturday, Dec. 7th
Friday, Dec. 13th
Saturday, Dec. 14th
You can sign up to get a story read by Santa at the Graduate Hotel from 3-5PM on the following days:
Sunday, Dec. 8th
Sunday, Dec. 14th
Address: Downtown Square between W. Center St., W. Mountain St., SE Ave., and S. Block Ave.
Spend a fun holiday evening with the family at Downtown Square in Fayetteville to see an amazing seasonal light display and visit Santa. The Square lights up every evening with an impressive and colorful lighting display from 5pm to 1am, but Santa will only be there on certain days and times. Enjoy winter treats and hot cocoa while seasonal music plays in the background. There’s no charge to take photos with Santa, but have money available in case you want to buy goods from local vendors.
Fayetteville: Headquarters House Museum
Sunday, Dec 15th: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Address: 118 E Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR
Come out for the WCHS Holiday Open House and enjoy several activities such as caroling and social dancing on the lawn. Inside you will find hot wassail, an assortment of cookies, desserts, crackers, and Mrs. Tebbetts’ gingerbread and a cheeseball made from her family recipe. Outside is where you’ll find Father Christmas on the porch, ready to take pictures!
Fayetteville: Northwest Arkansas Mall
November 27th – December 24th, various times
Address: 4201 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703
The Fayetteville Mall provides plenty of opportunities to snag a pic with jolly ol’ Saint Nick! Here’s the schedule as posted on their website:
Monday – Saturdays: 11am – 7pm (break from 3pm – 4pm)
Saturdays: 11am – 8pm
Sundays: 12pm – 6pm
December 23rd: 10am – 8pm (break from 3pm – 4pm)
December 24th: 10am – 4pm (break from 1pm – 2pm)
Fayetteville: Arkansas Air & Military Museum
Saturday, Dec. 7th at 10am // Santa skydives at 11am
Address: 4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Okay, let’s just be honest here; it’s hard to beat a skydiving Santa! The gates open at 10am, so get there early before Santa makes his drop-in to get the best spot. While you’re waiting, write down your Christmas wish-list on a paper airplane that you can fly to Santa.
Eureka Springs: Santa in the Park at Basin Spring Park
Saturdays, Dec. 7th, 14th and 21st from 12pm to 5pm
Address: 4 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR 72362
http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com/events/details/santa-in-the-park-4739
Although this is Santa’s busy time of year, he’ll be stopping by Basin Spring Park in Eureka Springs for a special visit. Have your kids bring their list to give Santa while he passes through the park. This is a free event that you don’t have to register for, but getting there early can help ensure that you and your family grab a good spot to see Santa up close.
Siloam Springs: Festival of Lights
Dates:
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 29th – December 22nd
Times:
Fridays and Saturdays: 6pm to 10pm
Sundays: 6pm – 9pm
Address: 17023 Chamber Springs Rd, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
https://riverside-entertainment.com/christmas-lights/
This event Riverside Entertainment Festival of Lights looks really neat! According to their Facebook page, they have a living nativity, petting zoo, concessions, kids train ride, horse-drawn carriage rides, acres of walkthrough lights, and of course, pictures with Santa.
The entry is $5 per person, kids under 5 are free.
Have Santa Come To You!
If you don’t feel like fighting the crowds or just want something more interment, you can have The Santa Guy come to you! Whether it’s a company party, parade or an in-home visit, Santa is just a call away. He can even officiate your marriage 😮
Here’s an example of a personalized video message:
