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Santa's Wonderland Returns to Bass Pro Shops with Free Photos

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with free photos and family events

By Bass Pro Shops November 7, 2024

Santa Claus today announced his return to the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s – a free family Christmas event that has become a much-anticipated and cherished holiday tradition for families throughout North America.

Starting Saturday, November 2, Santa will set up his workshop at Bass ProShops and Cabela’s retail destinations across the U.S. to help create happy memories for families this holiday season. 

Families can visit Santa’s Wonderland in-store to receive a FREE 4x6 studio-quality photo with Santa, as well as a festive video featuring the photo for all guests providing an email address. 

Visitors will enjoy a variety of holiday giveaways during weekday visits, including candy canes and special gifts (while supplies last), including:

  • Nov. 3 – Dec. 24: Free Photos and Activities
  • Nov. 4 - 15: Tea Light Tree Craft
  •  Nov. 18 - Dec. 6: Wood Ornament Craft
  • Dec. 9 - 24: Bass Cookie Cutter

The magical Santa’s Wonderland will feature games, toy stations, and crafts, creating the perfect holiday outing for the whole family. Youngsters are encouraged to drop off a letter for Santa in his mailbox, and those who include an email address with their letter will receive a note back from Santa.

Enjoy a Seamless Experience with Free Online Reservations

With this much fun in store, reservations are recommended for a visit and photo with Santa. They can be made up to seven days in advance by visiting basspro.com/santa. However, if setting a date and time is hard for the little tykes, guests without reservations will also be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

New This Year: Special Santa Experiences

Families will be able to get some special time with Santa with a pair of new free Santa Sightings for the 2024 Christmas season.

Christmas Tales: At 5 p.m. on Tuesdays from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17, Santa (or Mrs. Claus) will read Christmas stories to families. Santa will take a photo with all participating families following story time. Separate reservations are required.

Yuletide Breakfast: At 9 a.m. on Nov.16, Nov. 23, and Dec. 7, gather for a festive breakfast with Santa and hish elpers. Separate reservations ar erequired, with a maximum of 6 individuals per family. Santa will take a photo with all participating families.