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Santa 2026 · San Antonio

Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in San Antonio, with prices.

We found 9 Santa outings for little kids in and around San Antonio with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 7 photo spots and visits. None are free. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

9 outings2 breakfasts7 photo spotsFirst visits Nov 13

Last checked · none is free on its own · How we choose

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What kind of Santa visit?

Breakfast with Santa

2 breakfasts · Nov 15 – Dec 22

A quick photo

7 daytime spots · Nov 13 – Jan 4

Nov 8 – Dec 26

The Santa calendar

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Breakfast with Santa

2 breakfasts · Nov 15 – Dec 22

Breakfast With Santa at San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo, Fiesta Rooftop Terrace (zoo entrance) · San Antonio, TX

Breakfast
When
Nov 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2026 · 8:30–11 a.m. (Santa's entrance 9:30)
Price
See ticket page; zoo admission separate
  • All-you-can-eat buffet
  • one complimentary Santa photo per ticket
  • Cowboy and Savana mascots
  • Animal Ambassador visit
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 18 on the official page

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Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus San Antonio

Neiman Marcus San Antonio · 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX

Breakfast
When
Sat Dec 12, 2026 (9 a.m.; other seatings in the collection) · 9–10 a.m.
Price
See Eventbrite
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 18 · organizer’s ticket page

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Santa photos and visits

7 daytime spots · Nov 13 – Jan 4

Santa Photos at South Park Mall

South Park Mall · 2310 SW Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78224

PhotosBook ahead
When
Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026 · Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See reservation page
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Checked Oct 19 on the official page

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Santa at Zoo Lights

San Antonio Zoo · San Antonio, TX

PhotosBook ahead
When
Select dates during Zoo Lights (Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027) · By reservation
Price
See zoo
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Checked Oct 18 on the official page · Source

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Santa at Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Fiesta Texas · 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257

Photos
When
Select dates Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 · Park hours
Price
With park admission
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Checked Oct 18 on the official page

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Santa Photos at Alamo Quarry Market

Alamo Quarry Market · 255 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209

PhotosWalk-up
When
Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving) · Most days 11 a.m.–7 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
  • Walk-ups welcome
  • booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot)
  • Pet photo nights on 2 evenings (Nov 20, Nov 21)
  • Some days feature a cowboy-themed Santa (Cowboy Claus)
  • see the event schedule
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 19 on the official page

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Santa Photos at North Star Mall

North Star Mall · 7400 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78216

PhotosWalk-up
When
Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving) · Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
  • Walk-ups welcome
  • booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot)
  • Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…)
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 19 on the official page

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Santa Photos at The Shops at La Cantera

The Shops at La Cantera · 15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256

PhotosWalk-upSensory-friendly
When
Nov 13–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving) · Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 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 9:30–10:30 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 10 evenings (Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1…)
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 19 on the official page

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Santa Photos at Rolling Oaks Mall

Rolling Oaks Mall · 6909 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78246

PhotosWalk-up
When
Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving) · Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
  • Walk-ups welcome
  • booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot)
Book / details ↗

Checked Oct 19 on the official page

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For babies and toddlers

Making the visit go well

1Go right after napPick a slot when they’re fed and rested, not at the end of a long day out.
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 still count, and they’re cute.
4Tears are OKSnap the photo anyway. Crying-Santa pictures are a holiday tradition.
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Good questions

Santa in San Antonio: questions parents ask

Is there a free Santa visit in San Antonio?

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?

To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Santa Photos at Alamo Quarry Market, Santa Photos at North Star Mall and Santa Photos at The Shops at La Cantera. 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 Breakfast With Santa at San Antonio Zoo, Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus San Antonio and Santa Photos at South Park Mall.

Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in San Antonio?

Santa Photos at The Shops at La Cantera: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 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.

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