Photos With Santa
Experience the Magic of Santa
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be here starting Friday, November 7 and is located at Center Court. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
Schedule Your Spot to Meet the Big Guy
Booking your visit ahead of time is recommended to help reduce wait time and it's easy:
- Pre-book now and receive a free personalized digital message from Santa before your visit, powered by Portable North Pole.
- Show up at your designated time.
- Share your wish list with Santa and his helpers.
- Make a lasting memory and get your photo taken with Santa.
Fun Ideas for Your Visit with Santa
Special Santa Events
Santa Pet Nights: November 10, 17, 24 and December 1 & 8, 4 to 7 PM
- Why should your four-legged family members miss out on the holiday cheer? Kids, dogs, cats – we love them all! We invite our furry friends to “sit” for a photo with Santa.
Hipster Santa: December 4, 11, and 18, 4 to 7 PM
- Washington Square is thrilled to welcome Hipster Santa back to his new home! Whether you're feeling Naughty or Nice, put on your flannel, show off your tattoos, and get a photo with the most Portland Santa around!
Mrs. Claus Storytime: December 6, 12 and 2 PM and December 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM
- Mrs. Claus will host an engaging story time where kids are invited to experience classic Christmas bringing holiday spirit to all. Santa will also make an appearance!
Santa Cares: December 7 from 10 to 11 AM
- The sensory-friendly event allows people of all ages and abilities to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a calmer, sensitive environment outside regular public hours.
Santa's Schedule and Hours
November 7
Fri: 2pm-7pm
November 8-9
Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm)
November 10-14
Mon-Fri: 2pm-7pm
November 15-16
Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm)
November 17-21
Mon-Fri: 2pm-7pm
November 22-26
Sat-Wed: 11am-7pm
November 27 (Thanksgiving):
Closed
November 28
Fri: 10am-7pm
November 29
Sat: 10am-8pm
November 30 - December 5
Sun-Fri: 11am-7pm
December 6
Sat: 10am-8pm
December 7 - 12
Sun-Fri: 11am-7pm
December 13 - 18
Sat-Thurs: 10am-8pm
December 19
Fri: 9am-8pm
December 20
Sat: 9am-9pm
December 21 - 23
Sun-Tues: 9am-8pm
December 24:
Wed: 9am-6pm
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