# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in San Antonio, 2026

> 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.

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

- **Breakfast With Santa at San Antonio Zoo** at San Antonio Zoo, Fiesta Rooftop Terrace (zoo entrance), San Antonio, TX. When: Nov 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://sazoo.org/sitewrench-calendar/san-antonio-zoo/?swwpc_calendar_id=839&swwpc_event_date=2026-11-15&swwpc_event_id=6516619
- **Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus San Antonio** at Neiman Marcus San Antonio, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026 (9 a.m.; other seatings in the collection). Time: 9–10 a.m. Price: See Eventbrite. Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-san-antonio-neiman-marcus-saturday-dec-12-900am-tickets-2001710027577

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa Photos at South Park Mall** at South Park Mall, 2310 SW Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78224. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: 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. Official page: https://www.visitsouthpark.com/event/santa-photos-at-south-park-mall
- **Santa at Zoo Lights** at San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio, TX. When: Select dates during Zoo Lights (Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027). Time: By reservation. Price: See zoo. Official page: https://sazoo.org/
- **Santa at Holiday in the Park** at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, 17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78257. When: Select dates Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027. Time: Park hours. Price: With park admission. Official page: https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/events/holiday-in-the-park
- **Santa Photos at Alamo Quarry Market** at Alamo Quarry Market, 255 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209. When: Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: 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. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1573
- **Santa Photos at North Star Mall** at North Star Mall, 7400 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78216. When: Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: 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…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1503
- **Santa Photos at The Shops at La Cantera** at The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256. When: Nov 13–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: 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…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1168
- **Santa Photos at Rolling Oaks Mall** at Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78246. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0812

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## FAQ

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