Where to Go For Pictures With Santa In Naples

Are you looking where to go for pictures with Santa in Naples and other fun holiday events? You’re in the right place! See all the events below.

If you have an event you’d like me to include, please email me: LaurieAlbanos@kw.com

Updated for 2022

Coastland Center Mall

1900 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34102

Meet Santa
November 23-December 24
Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Celebrate Santa Magic in an inclusive atmosphere. Exclusively for children & families with special needs. Reservations are required for this private photo experience. We’re collecting donations on behalf of Autism Speaks.

Reservations are required for a private photo session. Make your reservations here.

Pet Night
November 28 and December 5th from 4-7 PM
Capture Santa photos with your pets. Everyone is welcome, even without pets. During Pet Night events, we’re collecting donations on behalf of The Humane Society of the United States at participating locations.

Make reservations here.

Third Street South

The North Pole on Third | 45th Annual Tree Lighting & Snowfall Celebration
November 21st, Santa’s arrival 6:00pm, Tree lighting & snowfall at 6:20 & second snowfall at 8:00pm

The most festive time of the year, Monday 21^st is the official start of Christmas in Naples with the with Santa’s arrival on a vintage fire truck, the official tree lighting and Naples Snowfall.

Spend the evening strolling along the avenues at this family friendly event, enjoy live music, elaborately decorated windows, and stop into Santa’s Workshop to meet St. Nick himself. Restaurants and shops will be open and the street will be lined with local vendors selling North Pole Treats and Sweets. Dining reservations are highly recommended at restaurants.

Take a selfie in front of your favorite storefront window display, post on social media with the hashtag “#ChristmasonThird#” to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card from one of Third Street South’s restaurants or shops.

Thanksgiving Week on Third

The holiday festivities continue nightly the week of Thanksgiving with Traditional Christmas Carolers strolling the avenues from 6:00pm-8:00pm and a Naples Snowfall at 7:00pm each evening. Enjoy the sparkling lights and holiday decorations, sip on gourmet Christmas Cocktails, get in the holiday spirit and start on your holiday shopping list as our shops will be open until 9:00pm Thursday and Friday evening. Entertainment will be paused Thursday 25th for Thanksgiving.

December | Carolers on Third
For the month of December, Christmas on Third evenings continue every Thursday from 6pm – 8pm with Traditional Christmas Carolers and a Naples “snowfall” at 7pm, decorated storefront windows and thousands of twinkling lights. Events will not be held on December 24 or 31. Take a selfie in front of your favorite storefront window display, post on social media with the hashtag “#ChristmasonThird#” to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card from one of Third Street South’s restaurants or shops.

Santa Paws! Saturday December 10th, 2022 from 12-2pm
Santa Claus will be available for photos with your furry, four-legged friends. Bring your pet on its leash and pose with jolly Old St. Nick for a treasured memory. Professional photographer not on site, please bring a camera. Post your photos on social media with the hashtag “#ChristmasonThird#” to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card from one of Third Street South’s restaurants or shops.

5th Avenue South

Friday, December 2nd, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 10 pm and Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 10pm
More details to come

Wonder Gardens

27180 Old 41 Rd

November 26 and 28, 2022 11:00 am – 2:00 PM
Wonder Gardens is again offering photos with Santa Nov. 26 and 28. Twelve time slots are available each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photos sessions will be in the beautifully decorated French-styled solarium at the Wonder Gardens. For $65, each family gets 15 minutes to take as many pictures as they want with Santa. The Wonder Gardens will also have a photographer who will email images.

The price of the photo session does not include admission to the park. The Wonder Shoppe, the attraction’s gift shop, is also available without admission charge and includes animal-themed, locally produced and holiday gifts, including products that support wildlife.

To schedule a photo session with Santa, contact Williamson at sarahw@wondergardens.org.

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

4200 Gulf Shore Blvd North

Grand Illuminations
November 29, 5:00pm-8:00pm
The annual tree lighting (with over 100,000 lights) and holiday kick off event! Enjoy complimentary Santa photos, stories with Mrs. Claus, face painting, balloon art, and a magical snow show starting at 7:00pm.

Holiday on the Bay
Every Saturday, November 30-December 21 | 5:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, December 22 | 5:00pm-8:00pm and Tuesday, December 24 | 2:00pm- 5:00pm

Enjoy a festive snow show and take delight in holiday entertainment including complimentary photos with Santa, stories with Mrs. Claus, Dickens Period Carolers, dance group performances and extraordinary shopping and dining all evening. Snow shows start at 7:00pm (4:00pm on December 24th)

Jingled Elves Flash Mob
December 06, 2022, 7:00pm-7:15pm

Mercato Naples

You’re invited to a special holiday edition of Rock The Block! Enjoy an evening filled with festive fun like live music, a stilt walking elf, holiday pet photos, aerial performances & MORE.

Dress your fur babies in their most festive outfit & make your way to the Christmas tree for holiday pet photos with Santa. Hosted by Domestic Animal Services. Suggested donation is $10.

Little Eddie & The Fat Fingers are hitting the Mercato stage! Little Eddie is one of South Florida’s most talented blues performers with raw, soulful vocals and driving guitar rhythms.

Torrie, the world’s tallest elf, will be handing out Santa’s magic glasses that transform holiday lights into a rainbow kaleidoscope.

Mercato kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the largest REAL tree in Southwest Florida!

Hosted by ABC-7’s Jen Stacy and Greg Parker, the main stage in front of Bravo Italian Kitchen will feature music from an electric violinist and dance performances from Dance Arts by Maria, Backstage Dance Academy and Naples Dance Conservatory. Meanwhile, the event lawn comes alive with a mesmerizing quartet of cirque performers and an outdoor bar provided by The Pub.

After the Christmas tree is illuminated, the Vanderbilt Strings will perform until 8pm in the Holiday Igloo outside Narrative Coffee Roasters.

Keep your eye out for Torrie, the world’s tallest elf. She will be handing out Santa’s magic glasses that transform holiday lights into a rainbow kaleidoscope.

Take a stroll through our outdoor market next to Narrative Coffee Roasters to find holiday fun & gifts. Check back soon for the full list of vendors!

Face painting by Florida Clown.

MAIN STAGE
5-6pm: Electric Violinist
6-7pm: Dance performances by Dance Arts by Maria, Backstage Dance Academy and Naples Dance Conservatory
7pm (approximate time): Illumination of the Christmas Tree
7-8pm: Vanderbilt Strings (in front of Narrative Coffee)

EVENT LAWN
5-8pm Cirque Performances

The best way to spread holiday cheer is to join the Jingled Elves on their fun & festive trolley tour benefiting Baby Basics, The Hunger & Homeless Coalition, Laces of Love, Pace Academy, The Shelter for Abused Women and Children and Youth Haven.

Tickets I $175 per person
Trolley Ride
Boxed Dinner Picnic
Custom T-Shirt
Goodie Bag
Dance Party presented by DJ Ceron
CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket today.

Schedule
5:00-8:30pm
Dinner on the event lawn
Group Photo
Flash Mob Dance on the event lawn
Holiday Lights at Victoria Park
Flash Mob Dance at Venetian Village
Final Flash Mob Dance
8:30pm
Dance Party & Light Show on the event lawn

Naples Botanical Garden

4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden

November 25 – December 23; December 26 – December 30, 2022; and January 1, 2023
Back by popular demand! A special, family-friendly exhibit located on the Performance Lawn will invite guests of all ages to sit around make-believe campfires, venture into a brightly lit campground tent, and toast faux marshmallows. For guests who crave the real thing, Johnsonville Hot Dogs and Bratwursts will be available for purchase via a grilling station manned by Fogg Café chefs on these select evenings: November 25, 26, & 28; December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30.

Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road

Celebrations Around the World
December 8, 5-8 PM

Meet Santa Christmas event became a lot more diverse and inclusive this year! It is now Celebrations Around the World where different winter holiday traditions will be showcased from around the world in a block-party festival.

Attendees can expect:

Booths showcasing different winter holidays
Tree lighting
Free pictures with Santa, a giant Menorah, and Gingerbread Man
Live on-stage performances
Live music
Food trucks
Bounce houses
Snow flurry stations
Vendor booths
Caricature paintings
Axe Throwing
Kids painting station
Exotic birds
Raffles and more

Collier County Fairgrounds

751 39th Ave NE

Magic Of Lights

Daily, November 18th through January 1st, 2023, 6-10 PM

Family Entertainment Live is hoping to make our holiday season brighter, bolder, and more colorful by transforming Collier Fairgrounds into a vibrant drive-through, holiday-themed light display. Tickets for this festive holiday event are on sale now and can be purchased for any day.

For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit MagicOfLights.com/naples

Ritz Carlton Golf Resort

2600 Tiburon Dr

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 17. Seatings at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am

Spend a magical morning with Santa Claus. Join ol’ Saint Nick for a delicious buffet-style breakfast tailored to the little ones. Santa and his North Pole friends will grant Christmas wishes with a special gift for every child and traditional complimentary holiday photos. $75/ adult, $42/ children ages 4-9, three and below are complimentary.

Gingerbread House School
Thursday, December 22 & Friday, December 23, 2022 at 10:00 am

Children of all ages will enjoy the delicious tradition of decorating a gingerbread masterpiece with the help of the hotel’s talented pastry chefs. $195 for a family of four, includes hot cocoa and coffee. Limited space, reservations required.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex

3940 City Gate Boulevard North

SnowFest
Saturday, December 3, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Snowfest has many attractions, but the leading attraction is the 100 tons of snow. 1200 blocks of ice are magically transformed into snow. Other attractions include carnival rides, bounce houses, polar plunge, entertainment, arts & crafts, food vendors, and more.

Be sure to bring mittens or gloves, hats, and perhaps even boots for the snow.

Collier County parks and Recreation

Collier Parks has a TON of Christmas and Winter events going on in December.
Check there calendar here (adjust the calendar tab to show December) as many events require reservations.

Bass Pro Shops

10040 Gulf Center Dr

Santa’s Wonderland
Daily beginning November 15th

Enjoy the Magic of Christmas! Free contactless photos with Santa. Families who visit Santa receive a free 4×6 studio-quality photo, as well as a free digital video greeting card to share on social media. Reserve your time online.

During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last. Make your reservation here.