We all have our special Christmastime traditions. For many people, taking pictures with Santa Claus is on top of the list! There are so many opportunities to get that coveted snapshot with the beloved Santa in Nashville and right here in Williamson County. Here are events and places you can see Santa and take pictures with him (some events offer FREE photos with Santa). Some of these are just one time events, while others are throughout the Christmas season.
Downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Franklin Square
Thursday Dec 1st
FREE Photos with Santa begin at 5:30pm
Holiday Village at Homestead Manor
Homestead Manor | Thompsons Station
Friday Dec 2nd
Event lasts from 10am-10pm. Santa will be onsite for pictures from 12pm-2pm and 4pm-8pm
Waffles for Wishes With Santa at O’Charleys
O’Charley’s Restaurant | Spring Hill
Sunday Dec 4th 11am-1pm
Breakfast With Santa at Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest Cafe at Opry Mills | Nashville
Dec 10th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th 8am-10am
Aquarium Restaurant Breakfast With Santa
Aquarium Restaurant at Opry Mills | Nashville
Dec 17th, 18th, and 24th 8:30am-10:30am
Cool Springs Galleria
Now Through Christmas Eve | Franklin
- Monday – Saturday: 10am – 9pm
- Santa breaks from 1pm – 2pm and 5pm – 6pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
- Santa breaks from 2pm – 3pm
- Christmas Eve: 10am – 5pm
The Mall at Green Hills
Now Through Christmas Eve | Nashville
- Monday – Sunday: All Mall Hours
- Santa breaks from 1pm – 2pm and 5 pm – 6 pm
- Christmas Eve: 9am – 6pm
- Santa breaks from 1pm – 2pm
Opry Mills
Now Through Christmas Eve | Nashville
Hours Nov 9th – Dec 6th:
- Monday – Saturday 10am to 9pm
- Santa breaks from 1pm -2pm & 5:15pm – 6pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
- Santa breaks from 2pm – 3pm.
Hours Dec 17th – Dec 23rd
- Monday – Saturday 9am – 9pm
- Santa breaks from 1pm – 2pm & 5:15pm – 6pm
- Sunday: 10am – 6pm
- Santa breaks from 1pm – 2pm.
Christmas Eve: 8am – 6pm with break from 1 pm – 2pm.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop
Now Through Christmas Eve | Nashville
Must have BASS PASS to Santa. Passes handed out for that day starting at 9am.
FREE Photo with Santa
Hours Nov 13th – Dec 3rd:
- Monday – Friday 5pm – 8pm
- Saturday 10am – 8pm
- Sunday 12noon – 5pm
Hours Dec 4th – Dec 23rd
- Monday – Sunday 10am – 8pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 5pm
Holiday at Cheekwood
Dec 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th | Nashville
Portraits with Santa: 9am – 2pm
