# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Phoenix, 2026

> 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.

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

- **Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTH** at HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://hdsouth.org/events/holidayevent/
- **Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa** at Marshall Way Bridge, Scottsdale Waterfront, 7124 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: 9–10:30am. Price: $30 per person; every guest needs a paid seat. Official page: https://scottsdazzle.com/event/pancakes-pajamas-with-santa/

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at Chandler Fashion Center** at Chandler Fashion Center, Macy’s Court, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226. When: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Varies by day; Christmas Eve 9am–6pm. Price: Visits free; photo packages for sale. Closed Thanksgiving. Official page: https://www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com/
- **Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center** at Chandler Fashion Center, Macy’s Court, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226. When: Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: 9–10:30am. Price: Free visit; photo packages for sale. Official page: https://www.shopchandlerfashioncenter.com/
- **Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler** at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225. When: Dec 5, 12, 15 and 19, 2026. Time: Dec 5 4:30–9pm; Dec 12 and 19 9am–1pm; Dec 15 6–8pm. Price: Free family photo. Official page: https://www.visitchandler.com/events/holiday-events/
- **Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting** at Mill Avenue and CenterPoint Plaza, Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/fol-street-parade-tree-lighting
- **Glendale Glitters kickoff with Santa** at Murphy Park, Historic Downtown Glendale, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. When: Fri–Sat, Nov 27–28, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Play/Special-Events/Events
- **Merry Main Street Kick-off and Tree Lighting** at Downtown Mesa, 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–10pm. Price: Free. A holiday market around Mesa's Christmas tree, then a holiday program and the tree lighting. It opens the month-long Merry Main Street with its real ice rink. Official page: https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Merry-Main-Street-Kick-off
- **Santa at Scottsdale Fashion Square** at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Palm Court, 7014 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251. When: Nov 6 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://www.fashionsquare.com/santaphotos
- **Santa at SanTan Village** at SanTan Village, Children's Play Area near Dillard's, 2218 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85295. When: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Mall hours. Price: Visits free; photo packages extra. Cowboy Santa Nights run 5–7pm on Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1 and Dec 8. Official page: https://www.shopsantanvillage.com/santaphotos
- **Santa at Superstition Springs Center** at Superstition Springs Center, Center Court near JCPenney, 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206. When: Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Mall hours. Price: Visits free; photo packages extra. Book a time online to skip the line. Official page: https://www.superstitionsprings.com/santaphotos
- **Santa at Kierland Commons** at Kierland Commons, Center Plaza, 15210 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. When: Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: See the online schedule. Price: Visits free; photo packages extra. Sensory Santa is Dec 6, 9–10am. Official page: https://www.kierlandcommons.com/santaphotos
- **Photos with Santa at Scottsdale Quarter** at Scottsdale Quarter, 15279 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. When: Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: See the online schedule. Price: Packages $44.99, $49.99 and $54.99. Reservations are encouraged. Official page: https://scottsdalequarter.com/events/photos-with-santa-3/
- **Free Santa photos at the Tempe Marketplace tree lighting** at The District at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281. When: Wed, Nov 25, 2026. Time: 6–8pm; tree lit at 7pm. Price: Free. Santa poses for free photos until 8pm after the tree lighting. Official page: https://tempemarketplace.com/event/holidaytreelighting/
- **Santa at the Gilbert Water Tower Holiday Lighting** at Water Tower Plaza, Water Tower Plaza, Downtown Gilbert, AZ. When: Mon, Nov 30, 2026. Time: 6–8:30pm; tower lit about 6:45pm. Price: Free. Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts while supplies last and live holiday music. Official page: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/water-tower-holiday-lighting
- **Santa at Stroll in the Glow, Fountain Hills** at Avenue of the Fountains, Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://www.experiencefountainhills.org/events/2026/stroll-in-the-glow-2026
- **Santa at Christmas in the Park, Litchfield Park** at Litchfield Square Park, 279 N. La Loma Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Santa photos 11:30am–2:30pm. Price: Free. Santa rides in the 10am hometown parade, then poses for photos. Crafts in Santa's Workshop and a petting zoo. Official page: https://www.litchfieldpark.gov/1280/Christmas-in-the-Park
- **Holidays at Heroes with Santa** at Heroes Regional Park Library, Yucca Room, 6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303. When: Wed Dec 9, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://glendaleaz.librarycalendar.com/event/holidays-heroes-31462
- **Mrs. Claus at Fountain Hills Library** at Fountain Hills Library, Reading Lounge, 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=411669

## Santa visits that come back every year

- [Santa at Chandler Fashion Center](https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/santa-at-chandler-fashion-center/): next dates Nov 13 – Dec 24, 2026
- [Breakfast with Santa at HD SOUTH](https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-hd-south/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Santa’s House in Downtown Chandler](https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/santas-house-in-downtown-chandler-dr-j-park/): next dates Dec 5–19, 2026
- [Santa Cares at Chandler Fashion Center](https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/santa-cares-at-chandler-fashion-center/): next dates Dec 6, 2026
- [Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa](https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/pancakes-and-pajamas-with-santa-marshall-way-bridge/): next dates Dec 12, 2026

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## About this list
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## FAQ

### 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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).