# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Knoxville, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Knoxville with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch and 5 photo spots and visits. Two are free. The first visits start Nov 7. Two more ran last season but haven’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 2 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Santa Brunch (free breakfast & photos)** at Christ United Methodist Church, 7535 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 10 a.m.–noon. Price: Free. Free breakfast cooked by the United Methodist Men, free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus; open to the public. Official page: https://www.christumcknox.com/santa-brunch

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at the Sunsphere** at Sunsphere (3rd-floor Welcome Center), World's Fair Park, World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN. When: Dec 4–6, 2026. Time: Call 865-314-0660. Price: Package A $60 (all digital photos, up to 3 children); Package B $75 (adds a wrapped gift from Santa). Packages bought in person at the Sunsphere Welcome Center; each package covers up to 3 children. Candy cane, sticker and cookies included. Official page: https://www.visitknoxville.com/santa-at-the-sunsphere/
- **Christmas at Chilhowee (free Santa photos)** at Chilhowee Park Bandstand, Enter at 401 Lakeside Street, Knoxville, TN. When: Fri Nov 20, 2026. Time: 6–9 p.m. (tree lit at 6). Price: Free; free parking. City of Knoxville event: tree lighting, crafts, free Santa photos, hot cocoa and a holiday Touch-A-Truck. Official page: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1005/Christmas-at-Chilhowee
- **Santa Photos at West Town Mall** at West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. When: Nov 7–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 10 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 (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10:30 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 1 evening (Nov 15). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0572
- **Santa Photos at Foothills Mall** at Foothills Mall, 197 Foothills Mall, Maryville, TN 37801. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 10:30–11:30 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 (Nov 30, Dec 7). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0500
- **Santa at Enchanted Farms Christmas Trees** at Enchanted Farms Christmas Trees, 809 E Copeland Dr, Powell, TN. When: Sat Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12. Time: Noon–4pm. Price: No Santa fee listed; trees priced by size. Ages: All ages. Strollers: Tree fields are grass and dirt. A choose-and-cut farm with more than 3,000 trees, opening Sat Nov 21. Hot chocolate and coffee are on the house. Official page: https://www.enchantedchristmastreefarm.com/

## Dates not posted yet

- **Christmas Lantern Express** (Three Rivers Rambler depot): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.threeriversrambler.com/christmastix
- **Santa's Workshop at Muse Knoxville** (Muse Knoxville): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://themuseknoxville.org/events/santas-workshops/

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Knoxville?
Two of this year’s Santa listings are free: Santa Brunch (free breakfast & photos) and Christmas at Chilhowee (free Santa photos). 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 West Town Mall and Santa Photos at Foothills Mall. 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 Brunch (free breakfast & photos), Santa Photos at West Town Mall and Santa Photos at Foothills Mall. One is an evening visit (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Knoxville?
Santa Photos at West Town Mall: Sensory-friendly session (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Santa Photos at Foothills Mall: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 10:30–11:30 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/).