Waco Moms has rounded up a list of the best Places to see Santa in Waco. There are festivals, events, and schedules to help find the best place to take photos, write letters to Santa, and enjoy the holiday season!

The Perfect Santa

Waco Moms knows how important it is to find the best Places to see Santa in Waco. If you are unable to get the kids together to go out and meet Santa, don’t stress! The Perfect Santa will bring the magic of Christmas right to your home. Santa, and Mrs. Claus are available for bookings for events and private visits. As a member of the Brotherhood of Real-Bearded Santas, The Perfect Santa has been professional trained and is back-ground checked annually for your peace of mind. For over 10 years The Perfect Santa has been a wonderful option to make the Christmas season even more exciting; this is the real deal!

Waco Santa Events and Public Appearances

Magnolia

Photos with Santa: Every Friday & Saturday during Christmas at the Silos | 12 – 5p | Under the Historic Barn | Accepting Walk-Ups

VIP Santa Experience – Ticketed Event 

  • December 6th – 13th | 9:00-11:30 am | Under the Historic Barn
  • Exclusive Morning with Santa complete with a reserved time and professional photo session with an instant Polaroid keepsake. Each guest will also receive a specialty drink voucher, and children can enjoy coloring and writing letters to Santa while they wait.
  • $150 – Family of up to 4 | $25 – Each additional family member
  • Reservation Link Here
Waco Wonderland
  • December 5th | 5-10 pm at Santa’ House in Heritage Square downtown.
  • December 6th | 10am-10pm at Santa’s House in Heritage Square downtown.
  • December 7th | 12-6pm at Santa’s House in Heritage Square downtown.

This is a family fun event every year that includes a firework show, snow hill tubing, Ferris wheel, food trucks, horse-drawn carriage ride, and more!

Cabela’s
  • Free Santa pictures beginning November 1st -December 24th.
  • Monday – Saturday | 9am-9pm
  • Sunday’s | 9am-7pm
  • Be sure to reserve a spot online prior to going!
Central National Bank
  • Free professional pictures
  • Friday, Dec. 5th – 4 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 6th – 9 a.m. to noon
  • Friday, Dec. 12th – 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 13th – 9 a.m. to noon | 1:30 to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 19th – 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 20th – 9 a.m. to noon | 1:30 to 4 p.m.

The afternoon times are not truly finalized, but they are likely to be close to the actual times.

Richland Mall Santa’s Workshop

Starting November 13th and ending December 24th, you can catch Santa here! Reserve your spot online beforehand and check out the link for times and package pricing!

Baylor’s Christmas on 5th
  • December 4th 5pm | 5-9pm
  • Pictures and Letters to Santa
  • Bill Daniel Student Center | 2nd Floor

Baylor’s beautiful campus to see Santa and MORE!

Want to Add a Place to See Santa?

Do you know of or want to add a place to see and take photos with Santa in the Waco area? We would love to have your information.
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