Photos with Santa at Westfield Topanga
Families and visitors of all ages can meet Santa and have their holiday pictures taken by professional photographers. Multiple photo packages are offered, with options to select packages online or onsite. Santa is experienced and gentle with even the youngest guests, and there is no limit to the number of people who can pose together in a picture.
What to Expect
Walk-up visits are welcome daily alongside advance online reservations.
Event Details
Duration
Reservations are in 15-minute time slots.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Cherry Hill Programs
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children, including guests seeking a sensory-friendly visit
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: The Santa hours vary by date Walk-ups are welcome until closing time.
- Accessibility: All venues are ADA/AODA compliant.
- Pets: Pets are invited during Pet Parties at participating locations; service animals are always welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Book a 15-minute slot online to get Shutterfly treats, a personalized video message from Santa, and free rescheduling up to 48 hours ahead.
- Expect to share your booked time, since several families are scheduled into each 15-minute slot at Westfield Topanga.
- Leave the camera in your bag, because personal photography isn't allowed; you choose a photo package online or onsite after your visit.
- For children with sensory sensitivities, register ahead for Sensory Santa on December 6, which offers reduced lighting and music and requires no purchase.
- Bring your pet on a Tuesday Pet Night, November 17 or 24 or December 1 or 8, since pets visit Santa only on those nights.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pet Nights on Tuesdays, November 17 and 24 and December 1 and 8.
- Sensory Santa on Sunday, December 6, with reduced lighting and music; advance registration required, no purchase needed.
- Booking online includes a Shutterfly discount with free holiday cards and a personalized video message from Santa.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need a reservation to see Santa?
No. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing. You can also book a 15-minute time slot online. Several families are scheduled in each slot.
What do we get for booking online?
Online bookings come with Shutterfly treats (a discount on your order plus free holiday cards) and a personalized video message from Santa through Portable North Pole before your visit. You also get free rescheduling up to 48 hours ahead and a quicker checkout.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes, on Pet Nights: Tuesdays November 17 and 24, and December 1 and 8. Service animals are always welcome.
Is there a calmer option for kids with sensory sensitivities?
Sensory Santa is on Sunday, December 6. It has reduced lighting and music, and the Santa and staff are trained in sensory needs. Advance registration is required to keep crowds small. No purchase is needed, and buying a photo package is optional. Staff are trained to help all season, and Monday to Thursday earlier in the day is usually quieter.
Can we take our own pictures?
No, personal photography isn't allowed. After your visit, you choose a photo package online or onsite.
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