Where to Get Photos With Santa in Atlanta
Last Updated November 25, 2025
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Ho. Ho. Ho. It’s that most wonderful time of 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 2025.
Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta
Stop in for professional portraits with Santa at Zoo Atlanta, Dec. 6 and 7. Enjoy juice, 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 2 are free. Each session lasts 30 minutes, which is plenty of time to meet the Big Guy in Red, enjoy the activities and then dash out to the zoo so you don’t miss a minute of outside fun.
Where: 800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Santa at Georgia Festival of Trees
Reserve your tickets to this year’s Georgia Festival of Trees. Tickets include a photo with Santa. Bring your own camera as there will not be a photographer. Photos with Santa are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and volunteers will be on hand to assist. Each family will have 3 minutes for their visit. The festival takes place from Nov. 22 to Nov. 30 (closed Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving). The Festival of Trees benefits Street Grace, which works to eliminate sexual exploitation of children and Atlanta Redemption Ink, which works to transform painful reminders of the past into symbols of hope.
Where: 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
Santa at Lenox Square
Families are invited to visit and take photos with Santa on the Lenox Square Mall Level near Bloomingdale’s through Dec. 24.
Where: 3393 Peachtree Road NE
Santa at Phipps Plaza
It’s the 47th year of one of Atlanta’s most popular destinations for photos with Santa. Phipps Plaza pre-registration remains open for visits with Santa, which began Nov. 1. The Phipps Santa is by appointment only, and pre-registration is required.
Where: 3500 Peachtree Road 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. 22 through Dec. 14. Reservations are 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. 2 and Dec. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Pre-register online.
Where: 1516 Peachtree St. NW
‘Tis the SEA-son for Santa at Georgia Aquarium
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Georgia Aquarium beginning Nov. 14 with daily tree lightings, photos with Santa and more through Jan. 4, 2026.
Where: 225 Baker St. NW
Santa at Winter House
Winter House at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center includes visits with Santa as one of the many things to do during this annual event. Kids may make magical memories writing letters to the North Pole, taking pictures with Santa and spending time in his temporary Callanwolde workshop. Staff will be present to assist with personal phone and/or camera. Make reservations at Callanwolde, and note that Winter House is open select days through Dec. 14.
Where: 980 Briarcliff Road NE
Santa at The Works
Black Santa is available for photos at The Works Dec. 13 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Photos will be first-come, first-served. While photos are complimentary, donations are encouraged, supporting Agape Youth and Family Center.
Where: 1295 Chattahoochee Ave. 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.
Originally Published October 23, 2025
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