Looking for the best places to find Santa in Nashville? Let us help — we’ve put together this list just for you. We love a good picture of our kiddos with the Big Guy as much as the next mama (crying or not). So get them in their jammies, that cute Christmas outfit you put together, or just grab ’em and run to the location nearest you. (And don’t forget — Santa can send your little one texts too!)
Where to Find Santa in Nashville
November 10th – December 24th
Park and enter at Entry 2, Santa will be waiting in between Coach and Ann Taylor.
*Caring Santa (sensory friendly event) is December 3rd
*Pet Photos is December 10th
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop, Opry Mills
November 4th – December 24th
Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland, reservations recommended
FREE 4×6 photo
November 10-December 24
Friday – Sunday 10am-8pm*
Monday – Thursday 12pm-8pm*
*10am-8pm daily from December 18- 21
Know Before You Go:
- Tickets must be purchased in advance, online. No on-site box office.
- Tickets are non-refundable. Optional ticket insurance is available for purchase.
- Event location is Delta Atrium.
- Additional fees for parking are non included in admission and charges will apply.
- Personal Photography is not permitted.
- Please arrive 5 minutes prior to scheduled time.
- Other restrictions may apply
Santa at Cool Springs Galleria
November 9 – December 24
Visit Santa in the Center Court, lower level
- Monday – Thursday: 11am – 7pm, Friday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm, Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
*Please note: Santa takes a break to feed the reindeer from 3pm to 4pm on Monday thru Thursday, 1pm to 2pm and 5pm to 5:45pm on Friday & Saturday, and 2:30pm to 3pm on Sunday. - Pet photos with Santa: Mondays through December 18th
- Character Appearances: Thursdays November 17, December 1, December 8, December 15; from 5pm to 7pm
- Ginger-Snapped, a VIP Santa Experience: December 2nd, 9-11A
- Titans Santa: December 7
Santa’s Flight Academy at The Mall at Green Hills
November 18th – December 24th
Upper level near Macy’s
November 10th- December 23rd (make a reservation and skip the line!)
*Santa Cares (sensory friendly) December 12, 9:30-11A
Happy Santa at The Avenue Murfreesboro
Happy Santa is a special event for children with special needs and their families to visit with Santa in a sensory reduced environment.
This years Happy Santa will be held in Suite 1450 located near Sunglass Hut and Talbots from 9 am – 11 am on Saturday, November 11th.
Space for this event is limited, please reserve your time slot using the link below.
Brunch With Santa at Assembly Hall
December 3, 2023 11A
Come join us for Brunch with Santa on Sunday, December 3rd, from 11am to 1pm, to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate bar, write letters to Santa, and even meet the man himself. Nice and naughty list alike, come one, come all to the Hall!
Make sure to come hungry, because we’ve got quite the lineup of brunchy options to choose from… Walk on over to Whisk for your choice of crepe, savory or sweet! Check out one of our personal favorites, Cookies & Cream. Filled with cookie cream and strawberries, topped with chocolate sauce and ice cream, this crepe is sure to satisfy that pesky sweet tooth!
Brunch just isn’t brunch without The Liege Waffle Co., trust us. The Whip Di Parma is clearly a crowd favorite, how could it not be when it looks like this? Piled with whipped feta, arugula, prosciutto, and Mike’s hot honey, it’s the perfect savory choice to start your day with.
For another stop on the never-ending brunch train, we recommend stopping by Donut Distillery! Trust us, you simply cannot go wrong ordering the Cinnamon Sugar donut.
Snapshots with Santa at Crieve Hall
December 2, 11A
Crieve Hall Church of Christ, 4806 Trousdale, Nashville
7648 Hwy 70 S Ste 10
Nashville, TN 37221
Milk & Cookie Pictures with Santa at Kid’s Corner
December 2nd, 9A-10:30A
2705 Old Fort Pkwy Suite K, Murfreesboro
Enjoy this magical moment forever with professional photos by Dani Jayden Photography. Each family will receive one fully edited digital image, with the option to purchase more. Tickets on sale starting 10/30 Four time slots are available, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 & 10:30
Free Pictures with Santa at Baxter’s Mercantile of Columbia
November 11th, 11A-2P
808 S Garden Street, Columbia
Join us for our annual free pictures with Santa! Kids & pets welcome. Don’t forget to bring your camera!