Places To See Santa In Memphis
Where to find this Jolly Ol' Guy in the Bluff City
Santa Claus stays plenty busy during the Christmas season in Memphis attending events and setting up shop at local venues for visits and photos.
If you’re looking to take the kids (or yourself) to see Santa in Memphis and the Midsouth, here are plenty of events and locations where you can find him.
Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival
Santa Claus is stopping by to check out the Zoo Lights' new glow up with Memphis Zoo's Lantern Festival, open select nights now til February 1. Zoo Lights includes holiday light displays, crafts, and more. Your visit with Santa is included in the cost of admission ($25 non-members) and professional photos are available for an additional fee. Activities like the Ferris Wheel and ice skating can be enjoyed for additional fees.
Enchanted Forest at The Pink Palace
Take the family to this Memphis Christmas tradition featuring a snow-covered village, uniquely decorated trees, cuddly-stuffed penguins, singing reindeer, and a visit with Santa. Tickets to the Enchanted Forest are $7 for adults and $6 for kids and seniors, and the event is open now til December 28. In years past, Santa was only around until Christmas Eve and photo packages started at $10.
Bass Pro Shop at the Memphis Pyramid
Travel to Santa’s Wonderland at the Bass Pro Pyramid through Christmas Eve for plenty of activities, crafts, and fun for the kids. It’s free to experience this holiday event at Bass Pro and have your kids or pets take pictures with Santa Claus, but space is limited and you need to grab a free "Bass Pass" to save your spot. See the schedule.
Santa on Beale Street
This is a free amazing outdoor holiday experience on December 5th & 12th from 5 pm-7 pm on Beale Street. Free pictures with Santa will be available on Facebook next day @bealestreet-memphis.
Starry Nights at Shelby Farms Park
After you drive through the million-plus twinkling lights at Shelby Farm Park’s Starry Nights displays, stop in to Mistletoe Village for more holiday fun. Santa will be in his workshop from December 8-14 during Starry Nights hours. For a regular night, Starry Nights tickets are $37.20 if you buy online advance or $40 cash at the gate. Tickets vary in price depending on when you go and how you pay. Photo packages are priced separately. Leashed pets and kids are welcome to take photos with Santa.
Wolfchase Galleria
Wolfchase Galleria Mall hosts Santa Claus for visits and photos in Memphis daily from morning until evening starting now through Christmas Eve.
The Shops of Saddle Creek
At the Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown, you can take free photos with Santa on weekends in December. You'll get a printed and a digital copy. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome to take photos with Santa, too.
Christmas In Collierville
The Town of Collierville will host a holiday celebration in the town square on Saturdays now til December 20. Head to the gazebo for Photos With Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, plus plenty of other activities like carriage rides, caroling, and more.
Cedar Hill Farm
Take a little trip to Cedar Hill Farm in Hernando, Mississippi on weekends now til Christmas to enjoy (selfie-like) photos and a southern brunch or dinner with Santa. There are very limited hours available just for Santa visits and photos. Here's where to reserve.
Special Events To See Santa In Memphis
Family Christmas Party with Old World Santa Claus
December 6
The halls of the historic Cotton Exchange are dressed for Christmas, and they are delighted to welcome your family into the glow. Santa will greet families in the timeless European tradition; photos are available for an additional charge for those who wish to capture the moment beneath the lights.
Sundaes with Santa!
December 7
Bring your little ones to meet and get a picture with Santa, have ice cream sundaes, and more! This event is free to attend and open to the public! If possible, they kindly request that you bring non-perishable food items to donate to the immigrant food pantry.
Deck the Paws: Pet Photos with Santa
December 7
Are you in need of creative photos of your pet ahead of the holidays? Schedule your pet a time to take holiday photos with the Humane Society’s Santa Claus! Schedule a time slot and bring your pet in to sit on Santa’s lap for treats and cuddles. Walk-ins are accepted.
Black Santa & Mrs. Claus |Black Christmas Expo
December 13 & 14
With over 30 black owned businesses set up, the Black Christmas Expo at Ikea will be full of Holiday fun with free admission, live performances by Keia Johnson, and free photos with Black Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Breakfast with Santa | Fire Museum
December 13
Stop in at the Fire Museum and have your breakfast cooked and served by current and retired Memphis firefighters! They will have a delicious menu planned in addition to Christmas wishes, photos with Santa, face painting, free tours of the museum, and more!
Hot Chocolate Floats & Pictures with Santa
December 13
Santa is coming to town and stopping at Kaye's Creamery! You are invited to enjoy hot chocolate floats and pictures with Santa Dec. 13! Get ready to enjoy delicious hot chocolate floats and have your picture taken with a Soulful Santa. It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Don't miss out!
Breakfast with Santa | Memphis Zoo
December 13
Join Santa at the Teton Trek Lodge at the zoo for a delightful breakfast! You'll meet Santa, have a scrumptioius pancake breakfast complete with all the tasty fixings, and spend some time with a few of their amazing ambassador animals!
Meet Santa at Flyway Brewing
December 20
Santa Claus is coming to Flyway! While your kids meet that guy, take pics, decorate cookies, design their own Flyway duck Christmas ornaments, sip hot cocoa, and giggle with glee, YOU can prop your feet up and enjoy the big game with a cold one.
Let me know your favorite place or events to visit and take photos with Santa in Memphis in the comments!
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