Where To See Santa in Austin

Saturdays & Sundays November 25 – December 17

The classic North Pole Flyer departs from the historic 1912 Bertram Depot. The special 2-hour excursion on a real train features a visit (and hugs!) from Santa and Mrs. Claus, all-you-can-drink hot cocoa, and a locally baked holiday cookie. Each car is decorated for the season where passengers enjoy a live reading of the North Pole Flyer book-our railroad’s own Christmas Story! Our professional Santa will spend time in each car to “check your list twice” and pose for photographs before handing out a gift to each child to remember this special ride. Come be a part of the magic!

Downtown Holiday Sing-a-long & Stroll

December 2

Join KUT, KUTX & the Downtown Austin Alliance for our 29th Annual Tree Lighting, Sing-Along and Stroll. Let’s ring in the holidays together. This free family-friendly event is on Congress Avenue between 9th and 11th streets. Featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa and more, the Holiday Stroll is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season.

Santa at Barton Creek Square

November 9 – December 23

Lights. Camera. Santa! The ultimate holiday tradition awaits!

Park and enter through the mall entrance between The Cheesecake Factory and AMC Theatres. Please bring pets on a leash or in a carrier.

Pajama Days with Santa

November 14- December 12

Every Tuesday through December 12 from 2PM – 7PM put on your most festive holiday jammies and head on over for a picture with Santa! Purchase Photo Package A and receive a Barton Creek Square blanket. One blanket per family, while supplies last.

Merry Grinchmas at Domain NORTHSIDE

November 18

MERRY GRINCHMAS! Kick off the holiday season, Grinch-style. Join Domain NORTHSIDE on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. for a FREE afternoon of fun-filled Grinch activities including meeting The Grinch himself, Vannagram and selfie opps, bracelet bar, caricature artists, face painters and holiday tunes followed by the official tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m.

Santa at The Domain

November 17th – December 24th

Santa Photo Experience. The ultimate holiday tradition awaits! Santa will be under the tree in front of Macy’s on Century Oaks Terrace. Secure your spot today.

Santa on the Trail

December 2

Santa’s sleigh will land at International Shores(1820 S Lakeshore Blvd) along the Butler Trail, officially kicking off the holiday season! Stop by to make sure you have made the Nice List this year!

Bee Caves

Photos with Santa