Where to Get Photos With Santa in Atlanta
Published November 13, 2024
Last Updated December 3, 2024
Ho Ho Ho. It’s that most wonderful time of the year, and like many parents you want to memorialize the magic of childhood with Santa pictures. Fortunately Atlanta offers plenty of opportunities for kids to get portraits at various price points (even free) as well as other unique festive experiences. Keep in mind that many of these require advance reservations. Here’s where to get photos with Santa in Atlanta in 2024.
Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta
Stop in for professional portraits with Santa at Zoo Atlanta. Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, crafts and other holly jolly photo ops. Reservations are required for each member of your party and include admission to the zoo. Children younger than 3 are free. Dec. 7 and 8.
Where: 800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Georgia Festival of Trees
Reserve your tickets to this year’s Georgia Festival of Trees then schedule your appointment for the Santa photo experience. This is a great way to get into the holiday spirit while giving back as the festival takes place from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1 (closed Nov. 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving). You’ll receive four to five candid, digital pictures of your child(ren) telling Santa their Christmas wishes.
Where: 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth
Pictures with Santa at the Christkindl Market
On weekends beginning Nov. 23 and through December, Santa will be at the 2024 Christkindl Market in Buckhead Village District for you to take your own photos. The cost is $25 with no limit to people or photos. Fridays are set aside for pet photos with Santa. You can pre-purchase tickets online. Photo sessions are a fundraiser for the German American Cultural Foundation. Proceeds go to The German School of Atlanta and to Zentrum Goethe Institute in Atlanta.
Where: 3035 Peachtree Rd.
Santa at Phipps Plaza
It’s the 46th year of one of Atlanta’s most popular destinations for photos with Santa. Phipps Plaza pre-registration opens in July each year with appointment invitations being sent out in September. The Phipps Santa is by appointment only and offers photos, videos and a variety of cards and keepsake merchandise. The 2024 season runs from Oct. 28 through Dec. 30.
Where: 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE
Santa in the Castle
Here’s an Atlanta tradition dating back more than 25 years. Bring the kids to Rhodes Hall for Santa in the Castle. See the Castle transformed into a winter wonderland with portrait appointments available for weekends Nov. 16 through Dec. 15. Reservations required and include a custom 5×7 portrait with Santa. You may use your own camera for photos for a fee.
Want to include your beloved pet? There are two nights with reservations available for well-behaved fur babies: Dec. 3 and Dec. 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. Pre-register online.
Where: 1516 Peachtree Rd. NW
‘Tis the SEA-son for Santa
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Georgia Aquarium beginning Nov. 15 with daily tree lightings, photos with Santa and more through Jan. 2, 2025.
Where: 225 Baker St. NW
Visit Santa’s Post Office
Santa is setting up shop every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 22 through Dec. 24 in the Truist Community Corner at The Battery. Bring your handwritten letters to Santa in person and snap photos of your kiddo(s) interacting with Santa as he listens to their wish lists. Truist is hosting additional festive activities, photo ops and giveaways.
Where: 800 Battery Ave. SE (located at the corner of Power Alley and Battery Avenue).
For more festive things to do and holiday fun, check out our Christmas page.
Joleen Pete lives outside Atlanta with her husband and their son. On the weekends they enjoy going into the city for family fun and exploration. Joleen is the family travel and lifestyle blogger behind Love, Joleen.
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