# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Tampa, 2026

> We found 7 Santa outings for little kids in and around Tampa with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch and 6 photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 6. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

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

- **Tea with Santa at Oxford Exchange** at Oxford Exchange, Oxford Exchange, Tampa, FL. When: Dec 11–13, 2026. Time: Times on the RSVP page. Price: Ticketed; RSVP through Oxford Exchange. Ages: Kids. Strollers: Not stated. A yearly holiday tea at the downtown bookstore, restaurant and shop. Seatings and prices are posted with the RSVP. Official page: https://oxfordexchange.com/pages/annual-events

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa Fest & Tree Lighting** at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa, FL. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Parade at 1pm; tree lighting in the evening. Price: Free, including photos with Santa. A parade through downtown, make-and-take crafts, reindeer games, free photos with Santa and a free holiday movie after the trees light up. Official page: https://friendsoftamparec.org/santa-fest--tree-lighting.html
- **Santa Photos at International Plaza** at International Plaza, 2223 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. When: Nov 6–Dec 24, 2026 (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. 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 (Dec 13). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0635
- **Santa Photos at WestShore Plaza** at WestShore Plaza, 250 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609. When: Nov 25–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 2–7 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0855
- **Santa Photos at Citrus Park** at Citrus Park, 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, FL 33625. 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. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0869
- **Santa Photos at The Shops at Wiregrass** at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-2524. When: Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (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. 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 5 evenings (Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14). Some days feature a cowboy-themed Santa (Cowboy Claus); see the event schedule. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1230
- **Santa Photos at Tyrone Square** at Tyrone Square, 6901 22nd Ave North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 2–7 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. 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 (Dec 13). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0225

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Tampa?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Santa Fest & Tree Lighting. 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 International Plaza, Santa Photos at WestShore Plaza and Santa Photos at Citrus Park. 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 Photos at International Plaza, Santa Photos at Citrus Park and Santa Photos at The Shops at Wiregrass. Two are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Tampa?
Santa Photos at International Plaza: 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 The Shops at Wiregrass: 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. Santa Photos at Tyrone Square: 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.

### 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/).