Where to Take Photos with Santa in Bryan, TX
Want to take a family photo with Santa? He's going to be in town all season long!
There's no denying that Santa is a busy guy. Fortunately, he's taking time away from the North Pole to visit Aggieland this season! Here's where you can find him to take a classic Santa photo with your family.
Special Events
Lights On!
When? November 20, 2026 from 5PM-10PM
Where? Historic Downtown Bryan
Enjoy free photos with Santa outside of the Carnegie History Center during Lights On!, an annual tradition in Historic Downtown Bryan. Santa will also help count down to the big moment: Turning on the Christmas lights in Historic Downtown Bryan! Come snap a photo with Santa and explore multiple vendors and family-friendly fun.
Holiday Magic at Sue Haswell Memorial Park
When? December 3, 2026 from 5:30PM-8:30PM
Where? Sue Haswell Park | 1142 E William J. Bryan Pkwy
This free annual event always has a meet-and-greet with the big man himself! Take photos with Santa and other holiday characters, then slide down a snow hill, take a mini train ride, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
Winter Wonderland at Travis Fields
When? December 5, 2026 from 11AM-2PM
Where? 2200 Midtown Park Blvd
Before getting ready for the Holiday Stroll and Lighted Parade, Santa is visiting Midtown Park for Winter Wonderland at Travis Fields! At this free event, kids can meet Santa, play holiday games, and meet other holiday characters throughout the day while parents cross some gifts off their list at the vendor market. Win win!
Santa’s Mailboxes
Keep an eye out for Santa's Mailboxes in Historic Downtown Bryan and Lake Walk! If you mail him a letter before November 15th, you'll get a response sent directly to you.
Dine with Santa
When? December 12, 2026 from 9AM-1PM and December 15, 2026 from 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where? Casa Monarca | 206 W 26th St.
Celebrate the season with a delicious meal at Casa Monarca, an authentic Mexican restaurant in Historic Downtown Bryan. You'll get to meet Santa and enjoy complimentary crafts, face painting, ballon twisting, and other fun activities. At Breakfast with Santa, polaroid photos will be available for $5 each, or you can sign up for a 5-minute professional photography session for $15.
This event is free, but you may want to call ahead to reserve a table.
Photos with Santa
When? December 17, 2026
Where? 100 W William J Bryan Pkwy
Before Santa gets on his sleigh for the Lighted Parade, you can meet him outside of Daniel Stark's offices in Historic Downtown Bryan! They'll have free photos with Santa available before the parade begins. Afterwards, settle in to watch over 80 lighted floats go by and enjoy family-friendly fun along Main Street and Bryan Avenue!
December 17, 2026
Ongoing
Santa's Wonderland
When? November-December
Where? 18898 Hwy 6
Kids can take photos with Santa throughout the season at Santa's Wonderland, a Texas-sized Christmas experience. Even Santa's dressing up for the occasion with his cowboy hat and belt buckle. There's a lot of family-friendly fun in store at this holiday tradition, including a snow hill, thousands of holiday lights, photo ops, and hay rides!
Click here to read our guide on how to make the most of your visit to Santa's Wonderland!
Post Oak Mall
When? November 19-December 24
Where? 1500 Harvey Road
When Santa's not at an event or at Santa's Wonderland, you'll find him at Post Oak Mall. He'll be there multiple days from November 19 through December 24 (don't worry, he already has all the presents ready for Christmas!). Packages start at $40, and there's even options for pet photos with Santa every Monday from November 23 to December 14.
