Where to See Santa in Southwest Florida
Santa makes plenty of stops around Southwest Florida before Christmas: photo sessions at shops and libraries, pancake breakfasts, and arrivals by boat, fire truck and even on the beach.
Here's every place we know of to see Santa, sorted by city and date. Each one is checked by a person before it's listed. Below each city you'll find more Christmas and holiday events nearby.
Santa in Bonita Springs
Sat, Nov 1411 AM–2 PMBonita Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs
Pictures with Santa
Book a private 10-minute session for unlimited family photos with Santa, plus three to five professionally edited shots delivered before the holidays.
Ticketed EventRSVP RequiredHoliday & SeasonalFamily & KidsCommunitySantaChristmas & HolidayMore Event InformationOfficial Event Page
More holiday fun in Bonita Springs
Tree lightings, holiday lights, parades and markets that Santa isn't at.
Sat, Dec 196–8 PMBig City Kids, Bonita Springs
Merry, Bright, & Bedazzled: A Moms Christmas Craft Experience
Hosted by Little Connection Studio
A mom-focused Christmas craft night where participants create bejeweled Christmas tree frame art, enjoy holiday snacks and refreshments, take festive photos, and connect with other moms. Ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged.
RSVP RequiredChristmas & HolidayArts & EntertainmentCommunityMore Event InformationOfficial Event Page
More holiday fun in Fort Myers
Tree lightings, holiday lights, parades and markets that Santa isn't at.
Fri, Dec 47–9 PMGulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
First Friday Concert: A Rockin' Blue Christmas
A free outdoor holiday concert bringing rock-and-roll Christmas spirit to Gulf Coast Town Center's open-air courtyard.
FreeFamily-friendlyLive MusicHoliday & SeasonalCommunityChristmas & HolidayMore Event InformationOfficial Event Page
Questions
When can I see Santa in Southwest Florida?
From mid-November until Christmas Eve, with the most visits on December weekends.
Are photos with Santa free?
Some are. Others charge for prints or a photo package, and a few ask for a toy or food donation. Free ones are marked "Free" or "Free Entry" on their listing.
Do I need to book a time with Santa?
Some of the busier visits take reservations or sell timed tickets. Those are marked "RSVP Required" or "Ticketed Event", and the Official Event Page button on each listing has the details.
How do I get my Santa visit listed?
Send it in on our Submit an event page. It's free, and we review every submission before it goes up.