Having your kids’ picture with Santa at the mall is E-X-P-E-N-S-I-V-E. If that’s not in your budget this year, get a complimentary photo at a participating Walmart this Saturday or Sunday, December 5 and 6 between 10 am and 2 pm. Full details here.
Unfortunately there is not a list of participating stores, just an encouragement to call your local store to see if Santa will be there. Walmart store locator is at the top of this page.
Your turn: Is Santa coming to a store near you?
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I just called my local Walmarts.
Fridley (University Ave) – Saturday Only
Coon Rapids (Riverdale) – Saturday and Sunday
Blaine (Pheasant Ridge Dr) – Saturday and Sunday
Thanks for doing the research, Lindsey! One of those works for me!
I seem to remember being at Walmart one time last holiday season when Santa was there and he was just wondering around the store looking for kids because no one was coming back to see him. Might be a good idea to try to get the kids over there if there is a chance there won’t be any long lines like there are the Mall Santa’s.
Thanks for sharing this great opportunity. Great holiday memory to have your photo taken with Santa.
Anyone know if Elk river is participating?
The Monticello store has it for sure tomorrow…1-am-2pm. I didn’t ask about Sunday though.
I was at Walmart last year when they had the free photos. There wasn’t any kids waiting to see the “santa”. I wouldn’t have had my child sit by him. He looked creepy and his suit looked sloppy. He was sitting on a bench without a backdrop. I will take my kids to the mall santa. They let you take your own photos with santa, you do not have to purchase their photos. I have not taken my own photos but quite a few people do it.