# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Albuquerque, 2026

> We found 3 Santa outings for little kids in and around Albuquerque with 2026 dates: all photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa Photos at Coronado Center** at Coronado Center, 6600 Menaul Blvd NE., Albuquerque, NM 87110. When: Nov 21–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0834
- **Santa Photos at Cottonwood Mall (NM)** at Cottonwood Mall (NM), 10000 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. When: Nov 13–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Sensory Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–11 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 2 evenings (Dec 7, Dec 14). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1357
- **Santa Story Time at Page 1 Books** at Page 1 Books, 5850 Eubank Blvd NE, Ste B-41, Albuquerque, NM 87111. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: Story time 9–10am; free selfies with Santa 10am–noon. Price: Free selfie with Santa. Ages: Kids. Strollers: Not stated. Santa reads a few holiday classics and tells stories about his elves. The store asks you to RSVP so it can set out enough chairs. Official page: https://page1book.com/Events

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Albuquerque?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Santa Story Time at Page 1 Books. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Santa Photos at Coronado Center and Santa Photos at Cottonwood Mall (NM). A morning visit before nap usually goes better than an evening one.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
Three listings start in the morning, including Santa Photos at Coronado Center, Santa Photos at Cottonwood Mall (NM) and Santa Story Time at Page 1 Books.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Albuquerque?
Santa Photos at Cottonwood Mall (NM): Sensory-friendly session (Sensory Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–11 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book.

### How do you check these Santa listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).