Santa Claus Comes to Austin ~ 2012

Are you ready to take the yearly picture with Santa Claus?  Or maybe your looking for a keepsake to embarrass the kids with years later (like the one I have above with my kiddos)??

There are many wonderful Holiday Events throughout town that Santa will be stopping by at, but are you looking for where he (or a helper or two…wink, wink) may be permanently to take pictures with?

Here’s that list! And a few fun events with Santa as well!!

Barton Creek Square Mall
2901 S Capitol of Texas Hwy Austin, TX
Monday -Thursday (10 am -8 pm)

The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace Austin, TX
Monday -Thursday (11 am – 8 pm)
Friday – Saturday (10 am – 8 pm)
Sunday (11 am – 6 pm)
Mon-Sat Santa feeds his reindeer from 1-1:45 pm and 5-5:45 pm; Sunday from 3 – 4 pm
Santa is located in Phase 2 of the Domain – north side of Dillards, in between Maggianos & Art Nova

Highland Village
6001 Airport Blvd Austin, TX
Monday- Saturday (11 am – 8 pm) – feeding the reindeer between 3-4 pm
Sunday (12 pm – 6 pm) – feeding the reindeer between 2-3 pm
Black Friday (9 am -8 pm)
Christmas Eve (9 am – 6pm)
Pet Photos – Thursdays Dec 6, 13, & 20 6 pm – 8 pm
Santa is located on the lower level near the Center Court stairs
Storytime with Santa – Wednesday, Dec 5 & Dec 12 at noon
Bedtime Stories with Santa – Sunday, December 2 at 6 pm – children are encouraged to wear their pjs and enjoy milk & cookies

Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country Blvd Bee Caves, TX
Monday – Friday (4 pm – 8 pm)
Saturday (12 pm – 8 pm)
Sunday (12 pm – 6 pm)
*Meet Santa and take your own pictures for FREE!!
Dogadillo – Pictures with your Pet – December 1 11 am -3 pm 
*a portion of the proceeds is donated to Austin Dog Alliance

There are also a number of fun events that feature time with Santa Claus (and picture time as well) across town in December:

Operation Green Santa Carnival
Sunday, December 2, 2012 
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Camp Mabry
Toy Drive benefitting local military families
Features a toy run, kids carnival, inflatables, live music, and Santa
Bring a toy to donate

Noel at Neill-Cochran House
Sunday, December 2, 2012 
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Neill-Cochran House
3210 San Gabrial Street Austin, TX
Visit with a traditional 19th-Century German Father Christmas
Free photo opportunities with Father Christmas
Professional Carolers and Crafts for kids
$10/adults $5/children

Teddy Bear Teas

Gingerbread Village Open Houses
December 3, 4, & 5 2012 

Photos with Santa at Frost
Saturday, December 8, 2012
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Frost Bank Mueller Financial Center
1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd Austin, TX
and
Frost Bank Cedar Park Financial Center
1405 E Whitestone Blvd. Cedar Park, TX
Great photo opportunity in a beautiful downtown building