# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Fresno, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Fresno with 2026 dates: all photo spots and visits. None are free. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Santa photos and visits

- **Photos with Santa at Fashion Fair** at Fashion Fair, Center Court, 645 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93710. When: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Weekdays 3–7pm in November, longer hours in December; breaks 2–3pm and 5–5:30pm. Price: Visits are free; photo packages are sold. Book a time online to skip the wait. Signing Santa visits are Dec 1, 8 and 15, and Santa Cares runs Dec 6, 9:30–11am. Official page: https://www.fashionfairmall.com/santaphotos
- **Photos with Santa at ZooLights** at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, CA 93728. When: ZooLights nights Nov 19 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: 5–9pm. Price: ZooLights ticket ($19 adults, $14 ages 2–11, under 2 free); photos bought that night. Santa's workshop sits inside ZooLights. He leaves after Dec 23, so plan an earlier night if the photo matters. Official page: https://fcz.org/zoolights/
- **Santa at Pajama Christmas, Hillcrest Tree Farm** at Hillcrest Tree Farm, 6943 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654. When: Nov 29 – Dec 3 and Dec 5 – 23, 2026. Time: 6–8:30pm. Price: Event ticket required; Santa photos cost extra. Santa comes in lumberjack attire during the after-dark steam train nights. Tickets are sold in advance only. Official page: https://hillcrestshops.com/pajama-christmas-2026
- **Santa at Fresno Fashion Fair** at Fresno Fashion Fair, 4841 North 1st Street, Fresno, CA 93726. When: From Nov 13, 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/1491
- **Santa at Sierra Vista Mall** at Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612. 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/1414
- **Santa at Visalia Mall** at Visalia Mall, 2031 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93277. When: From Nov 21, 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/0622

## Christmas trains near Fresno

- [Christmas train rides near Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-trains/index.md): Santa trains, Polar Express rides and more, 3 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Fresno

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Fresno](https://littlesweekly.com/fresno/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

## About this list
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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Fresno?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
Babies and young toddlers get in free at Photos with Santa at ZooLights (under 2 free). A morning visit before nap usually goes better than an evening one.

### 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/).