Santa 2026 · Phoenix

Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Phoenix, with prices.

We found 19 Santa outings for little kids in and around Phoenix with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 17 photo spots and visits. Nine are free. The first visits start Nov 6. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

19 outings2 breakfasts17 photo spotsFirst visits Nov 69 free

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What kind of Santa visit?

Breakfast with Santa

2 breakfasts · Dec 5 – Dec 12

A quick photo

10 daytime spots · Nov 6 – Dec 24

After-dark Santa

7 evening spots · Nov 25 – Dec 19

Nov 1 – Dec 26

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Breakfast with Santa

2 breakfasts · Dec 5 – Dec 12

Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTH

HD SOUTH · 10 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296

Breakfast
When
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 8:30–11am
Price
Early bird pricing now; $20 per person after Nov 2; under 2 free
  • Cookie decorating, ornaments and face painting, with free museum admission that day
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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Santa photos and visits

10 daytime spots · Nov 6 – Dec 24

Santa at Scottsdale Fashion Square

Scottsdale Fashion Square, Palm Court · 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Photos
When
Nov 6 – Dec 24, 2026 · Mall hours; Dec 24, 9am–6pm
Price
Visits free; photo packages extra
  • Sensory Santa is Dec 6, 9–10:30am
  • Pet nights are on the schedule too
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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Santa at SanTan Village

SanTan Village, Children's Play Area near Dillard's · 2218 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295

Photos
When
Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026 · Mall hours
Price
Visits free; photo packages extra
  • Cowboy Santa Nights run 5–7pm on Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1 and Dec 8
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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Santa at Kierland Commons

Kierland Commons, Center Plaza · 15210 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Photos
When
Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026 · See the online schedule
Price
Visits free; photo packages extra
  • Sensory Santa is Dec 6, 9–10am
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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Holidays at Heroes with Santa

Heroes Regional Park Library, Yucca Room · 6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303

Photos
When
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 2-3pm
Price
See event page
  • A family holiday program at the library with a festive storytime, a scavenger hunt and a craft to make together
  • Santa stops by during the hour
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 30 on the official page

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Mrs. Claus at Fountain Hills Library

Fountain Hills Library, Reading Lounge · 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Photos
When
Sat Dec 12, 2026 · 10-11am
Price
No registration required
  • Mrs
  • Claus visits the library for an hour of stories and songs
  • The library lists it for all ages
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Checked Oct 30 on the official page

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After-dark Santa

7 evening spots · Nov 25 – Dec 19

Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting

Mill Avenue and CenterPoint Plaza · Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281

After darkFreeWalk-up
When
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 4–8pm; parade at 6pm
Price
Free
  • The parade rolls down Mill Avenue at 6, then the 36-foot tree is lit at CenterPoint Plaza
  • Photos with Santa and a letters-to-Santa station follow
  • Viewing spots are first come, first served
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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Glendale Glitters kickoff with Santa

Murphy Park, Historic Downtown Glendale · 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301

After darkFree
When
Fri–Sat, Nov 27–28, 2026 · 5–10pm; lighting ceremony Fri at 5:30pm
Price
Free
  • Two nights of light displays, vendors, carolers and visits with Santa
  • The lights are switched on at the E
  • Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre Friday at 5:30
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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Santa at Stroll in the Glow, Fountain Hills

Avenue of the Fountains · Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

After darkFree
When
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 5–8pm; Santa arrives by fire truck before 6pm
Price
Free photos
  • Free Santa photos from the chamber, the Avenue lighting at about 5:45 and a balloon glow at Fountain Park from 6–8pm
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 26 on the official page

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On a budget

Ways to keep Santa cheap

1Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center
Free visit; photo packages for sale2Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler
Free family photo3Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting
Free
Cookies and gingerbread

Santa visits with cookie decorating or gingerbread

Each venue’s own listing mentions cookie decorating or gingerbread. Tap a name for times and prices.

1Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTH
Dec 5
For babies and toddlers

Making the visit go well

1Go right after napBook a slot when they’re fed and rested.
2Talk about Santa firstLook at photos together so the beard and the big red suit aren’t a surprise.
3A parent can hold themLap photos with a grown-up are fine.
4Tears are OKTake the photo anyway. Plenty of families keep a crying-Santa picture.
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Where can we see Santa for free in Phoenix?

Nine of this year’s Santa listings are free: Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center, Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler, Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting, Glendale Glitters kickoff with Santa and Merry Main Street Kick-off and Tree Lighting and 4 more. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Phoenix?

Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest are Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTH (Early bird pricing now; $20 per person after Nov 2; under 2 free); Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa ($30 per person; every guest needs a paid seat). 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 HD SOUTH (under 2 free). 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?

Seven listings start in the morning, including Santa at Chandler Fashion Center, Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center and Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTH. Seven 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.

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Santa at Chandler Fashion CenterNext: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTHNext: Dec 5, 2026Santa’s House in Downtown ChandlerNext: Dec 5–19, 2026Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion CenterNext: Dec 6, 2026Pancakes & Pajamas with SantaNext: Dec 12, 2026

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