# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Dallas–Fort Worth, 2026

> We found 9 Santa outings for little kids in and around Dallas–Fort Worth with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 7 photo spots and visits. Five are free. The first visits start Nov 7. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 9 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa (Frisco)** at The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Rd., Frisco, TX 75034. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Seatings 8–9am, 9:30–10:30am and 11am–noon. Price: Tickets sold online; price on the city’s page. Tickets went on sale Oct 19. Kids under 24 months on a lap don’t need a ticket. Official page: https://www.friscotexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7692&view=detail
- **Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth** at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth, 5200 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76109. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 9–10am. Price: $70 adults; $55 kids 3–12; under 3 free. Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-fort-worth-neiman-marcus-saturday-december-12-900am-tickets-2001064920043

## Santa photos and visits

- **Photos with Santa at Gaylord Texan** at Gaylord Texan Resort, Retail Corridor, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051. When: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Reserved 15-minute time slots. Price: Price varies by photo package. Book a time slot online. Official page: https://tickets.gaylordtexan.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=89
- **Home for the Holidays in Downtown McKinney** at Historic Downtown McKinney square, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069. When: Fri–Sun, Nov 27–29, 2026. Time: Fri–Sat 10:30am–9pm; Sun noon–5pm; tree lighting Fri 6:15pm. Price: Free; some rides cost extra. Santa visits all weekend, with a Ferris wheel, carousel, Snow Hill, train rides and a petting zoo. A free shuttle runs Friday and Saturday from First McKinney Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St. Official page: https://downtownmckinney.com/events/home-for-the-holidays
- **A Garland Christmas on the Square** at Downtown Garland Square, Downtown Garland Square, Garland, TX. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: See the event page. Price: Free. The tree lighting opens the night, then photos with Santa, reindeer, a snow hill, kids' crafts and a dance party. Official page: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/2026-featured-events
- **Santa at The Parks at Arlington** at The Parks at Arlington, 3811 South Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76015. When: From Nov 20, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1198
- **Dickens in Downtown Plano** at Downtown Plano Arts District, 998 E. 15th St., Plano, TX 75074. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 4–9pm; tree lighting at 7pm. Price: Free. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a snow slide, a children's entrepreneur market and a reading of The Polar Express at the Interurban Railway Museum corner. Official page: https://volunteers.plano.gov/event/detail/?event_id=123480
- **Snacks with Santa in Garland** at Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Rd., Garland, TX 75041. When: Tue Dec 8, 2026. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Santa's favorite snacks, reindeer games, pictures with Santa and a photo booth, run by Garland Parks and Recreation. Official page: https://www.garlandtx.gov/2051/Snacks-with-Santa
- **Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine** at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine, 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051. When: From Sat Nov 7, 2026. Time: Santa arrives Nov 7 at 5pm. Price: Free photos with Santa. Games and crafts along with the free Santa photo. Photo reservations open Sunday, Nov 1. Official page: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/articles/post/2026-writers-reference-guide-to-the-christmas-capital-of-texas/

## Santa visits that come back every year

- [Photos with Santa at Gaylord Texan](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/photos-with-santa-at-gaylord-texan-resort/): next dates Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026
- [Breakfast with Santa (Frisco)](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/breakfast-with-santa-frisco-grove-commons/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-neiman-marcus-fort-worth/): next dates Dec 12, 2026

## More holiday outings in Dallas–Fort Worth

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Dallas–Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/nutcracker/index.md): 7 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Dallas–Fort Worth](https://littlesweekly.com/dallas-fort-worth/christmas-markets/index.md): 5 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Five of this year’s Santa listings are free: Home for the Holidays in Downtown McKinney, A Garland Christmas on the Square, Dickens in Downtown Plano, Snacks with Santa in Garland and Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Grapevine. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth ($70 adults; $55 kids 3–12; under 3 free). Prices are from each venue’s own page.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
Babies and young toddlers get in free at Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth (under 3 free). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Photos with Santa at Gaylord Texan. 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 Breakfast with Santa (Frisco), Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus Fort Worth and Home for the Holidays in Downtown McKinney. Three are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).