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Where you can see Santa and get photos with the kiddos in Fort Worth before Christmas

Take the family to visit Santa at the Stockyards to take a memorable photo.
Take the family to visit Santa at the Stockyards to take a memorable photo. Fort Worth Stockyards Station

Christmas is only weeks away, so that means Santa’s coming. Do you know where to find him?

With all the holiday lights and Christmas attractions, Fort Worth is sure to be on Santa’s nice list. He has already begun spreading cheer at local malls and shops.

Take your kids so they can tell Santa what they want for Christmas, and so you can get the obligatory photo with him. Here’s everything you need to know about when, where, and the price of meeting Santa.


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Where to meet Santa in Fort Worth

Santa at the Stockyards

  • Directly across the street from the Livestock Exchange Building Christmas Tree: Santa’s Barn: 130 East Exchange Ave., Fort Worth.

  • Until Dec. 17: every Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Dec. 17 to Dec. 23: daily until 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Skip the line by booking an appointment (arrive 10 minutes before reservation). You do not need to book a reservation to see Santa.

  • 5x7 prints are only $25.

  • Digital photos are $45.

Shops at Clearfork

  • The Shops at Clearfork: 5188 Monahans Avenue, Fort Worth.

  • The walk-up (no reservation) line is $15.

  • Online reservation is $30 for six or less for patrons. If there are more than six people, a $50 reservation is required.

  • Times vary by day. See here for the Clearfork Calendar.

  • Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Closed Christmas Day.

Cabela’s

  • Cabela’s: 12901 Cabela Dr, Fort Worth.

  • Daily free 4x6 photos with Santa until Christmas Eve.

  • Reservations are available up to seven days in advance.

  • Book a spot to reserve your time.

  • $20 digital download and a free 4x6 print.

  • $25 for eight 4x6 Christmas cards, digital download, and complimentary 4x6 print.

  • $25 mix of print sizes, digital download, and free 4x6 print.

Hulen Mall

  • Hulen Mall: 4800 South Hulen Street (lower level court)

  • Walk-ups are welcome during mall hours: Monday to Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Reservations can also be made.

  • $20 buy now decide late option.

  • $39.99 for six photo prints: (2) 4x6 prints and (4) wallet photos.

  • $44.99 for six photo prints: (2) 4x6 prints and (4) wallet photos, all digital images.

  • $49.99 for photo prints: (2) 5x7 prints, (2) 4x6 prints and 4 wallet photos, exclusive 6x8 holiday postcard, all digital images.

  • $59.99 for nine photo prints: (3) 5x7 prints, (2) 4x6 prints and 4 wallet photos, exclusive 3rd pose with Santa, commemorative 6x8 holiday postcard, all digital images.

  • Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundance Square

  • Sundance Square: 420 Main St, Fort Worth.

  • Weekends leading up to Christmas: Dec. 6-8, Dec. 13-15, Dec. 20-22.

  • Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Events in Sundance Square are free to attend.
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Ella Gonzales
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Ella Gonzales is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.
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