Avoid the last-minute rush by pre-booking your Santa photos early this year – if you can. Bookings will be essential at most of the popular venues and we’d hate for you to miss out! Here’s a list below of where you can take the kids for their Santa photos in Adelaide this year including some free ones!

Santas Wonderland

If you’re visiting Santa’s Wonderland this year, (and if you’re not you should be!) before you go jump onto their website and pre book your Santa photos.

Choose from a range of professional Santa photo packages and if you pre-purchase a photo pack online when you buy your entry ticket you will guarantee an appointment time with Santa. You can upgrade to premium packs or purchase additional photo products on the day of your visit.

Click here for more info about Santa photos at Santa’s Wonderland.

FREE Santa Photos at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market

Santa will be joining the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on the 15th December and you will be able to capture that last-minute holiday photo in their charming farmers’ market setting – and the best part is that it’s absolutely FREE! You just have to bring your device, and we can take the photo for you.

They will even have the SA Youth Guitar Ensemble performing live, a free bouncy castle and a face painter (for a small charge) plus a special pre-Chrismas themed Kids Corner Activity.

Find out more here.

FREE Santa Photos at Churchill Centre

10:30am – 12:30pm
Wednesday 18 to Monday 23 December

Head to Churchill Centre for your FREE photo with Santa. No need to book, just turn up during the above times. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. 

Photos will be supplied via a digital link when email and/or mobile number is supplied. Give-away items only available for children who are present at the event.

While you are there, don’t forget to play on Little Chicago Express, Adelaide’s largest and FREE indoor Shopping Centre
playground! Located in the Food Court.

Head to www.churchillcentre.com.au for more.

FREE Santa Photos at Northpark Shopping Centre!

Get ready for a magical holiday experience at Northpark! They’re thrilled to announce that Santa Claus is coming to town. Visit them and get your picture professionally taken and emailed to you for free. A picture that will last a lifetime.

Santa will be available on the following dates:

  • Saturday, December 14th: 11am-2pm
  • Sunday, December 15th: 11am-2pm
  • Monday, December 16th: 11am-2pm
  • Tuesday, December 17th: 11am-2pm
  • Location: Outside Brumbys, Northpark Shopping Centre

T & Cs apply.

FREE Santa Photos at Gilles Plains Shopping Centre!

Ho ho ho! Santa is coming to Gilles Plains Shopping Centre for FREE Santa photos – how great is that?! No need to book, just turn up at the below times.

Digital copies of your photo are provided free of charge, with printing available for a fee. 

Date: Friday, 13th December and Saturday, 14th December
Time: 10am – 2pm (both days)
Location: In front of Woolworths, Gilles Plains Shopping Centre

Remember – Santa is a popular guy at this time of year, so please be patient if you need to queue. 

Follow Gilles Plains Shopping Centre on Facebook for more info. 

Santa Photos at Burnside Village

🎁🎅 ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS 🎅🎁

He’s made his list; he’s checked it twice and now Santa Claus is on his merry way to Burnside Village to meet all the good boys, girls and dogs!

In 2024 Burnside Village is also offering Sensitive Santa sessions and Pet Photo sessions.

Click here for more info and to book. 

Westfield Santa Photography

Santa and his elves work hard to make sure the Westfield photography sets are always magical and 2024 will be no different.  Bookings are essential.

Westfield are also offering Sensitive Santa, Auslan Santa sessions and Pet photography sessions.

Marion  Click here
Tea Tree Plaza  Click here
West Lakes   Click here

FREE Santa Photos at Adelady Christmas Markets

Get down to the FREE Kids Zone at Adelady’s Christmas Village to meet Mr and Mrs Claus, and get beautiful photos with the big guy himself. All for FREE.

There’ll also be letter writing to Santa — so after the kids have had their photo taken, they can also put their Christmas wish list down on paper and pop it in the post box that goes straight to the North Pole.
You’ll also be able to enjoy FREE face painting, a spinning photo booth, fun and playful decorations, roaming cheeky elves, plush Betty’s Burgers toys, and more. The kids will go nuts!

All of this will be waiting for you at the Adelady Christmas Village on December 13 (4pm-10pm) and December 14 (12pm to 10pm) in Victoria Square.

more info here

FREE Santa Photos at Melba’s Chocolates

Visit Melba’s Chocolates in Woodside OR their new Angaston location this Christmas!

Special extended Christmas trading hours where you can join in their family fun festivities, including FREE Family Fun Entertainment, Food Trucks, and of course, you can visit Santa and have a photo with him for FREE!

The opening hours, activities, food trucks and Santa photo times vary between both locations, so click below to find out the best time for your family to visit. Don’t forget to stock up on delicious Melba’s Chocolates for last minute gifts while you are there!

Click here for all the info

FREE Photos with Santa at Unley Shopping Centre

Unley Shopping Centre is excited to bring you this year’s Photos with Santa. Visit them and get your picture taken and emailed to you for free. A perfect addition to any Christmas cards or mantle-pieces this holiday season.

Mark your calendars for Santa’s visit:

  • Wednesday, December 18th: 11am-2pm
  • Thursday, December 19th: 11am-2pm
  • Friday, December 20th: 11am-2pm
  • Saturday, December 21st: 11am-2pm
  • Location: at the giant Christmas tree, Unley Shopping Centre

T & Cs apply. 

FREE Santa Photos at your local Bunnings

Bring the family along to your local Bunnings to take a FREE photo with Santa!
Please note this is a festive set up to take your own photos with Santa – there will not be a professional photographer or photo printing on site.

Bookings are required

More info here

Dear Santa App

If you can’t make it to a Santa Photo Session this year (or maybe your kids are a bit scared of the big guy), your family can still have a magical Santa experience with the Dear Santa app. They can write letters to Santa and receive a personalised reply as well as enjoy a Christmas countdown and lots of festive fun on the go!

Click here to find out more. 

Santaland at Myer Adelaide

Now in 3 locations – Myer Adelaide, Marion and Tea Tree Plaza.

Please note: The Santaland Express train is only available at the Adelaide CDB store. Each 10 minute Santaland booking includes a personal one on one experience for you and your family. Meet Santa and his Elves, and get your 2024 Christmas photos taken. They also have special photography sessions for pets and Baby’s First Christmas.

click here for more info

David Jones Magic Cave

Santa returns to the Magic Cave for 2024!

From Saturday 4 November until Christmas Eve the 2nd floor of David Jones at Adelaide Central Plaza will be home to this beloved SA icon, The Magic Cave. The funhouse mirrors have been polished and the carousel lights are twinkling, ready for excited visitors who will descend on David Jones for this cherished South Australian tradition. The Magic Cave will feature the enchantment of years gone by with old favourites such as the vintage carousel and displays to delight everyone.

Santa PAWtraits sessions make a return as one of the multiple package options available for the ultimate festive experience, which also includes Sensitive Santa, and standard sessions.

Pre-paid bookings essential
Find out more about the Magic Cave.

FREE Santa Selfies at Harbortown Adelaide

Looking for a photo of the kids with Santa without breaking the bank?
Harbour Town has you covered! Snap a FREE selfie with Santa, or capture a group photo with Santa and his elf this Christmas
Find Santa Roaming daily at Harbour Town from Thursday 12 to Tuesday 24 December between 10am & 1pm

More info here

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