Inland Empire Guide to Pictures With Santa 2016

Santa Claus is coming to town -- in towns all around the Inland Empire. Meeting and taking a picture with Santa is a holiday tradition that many families cherish. 

For children, meeting Santa and sitting on his lap to tell him about their wish list has become a magical and memorable experience.

Don’t forget to take your pet for the jolly experience, and share those pictures by tagging us at #iegoodtimes. 

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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

12/10-11, PetSmart – Bring your furry friend to visit Santa and get a free photo from noon-4 p.m. at your local PetSmart. See link to see the nearest location near you. 

Through 12/24, Bass Pro Shops – Free 4x6 photo with Santa and personalized digital Christmas card at your nearest Bass Pro Shops. Other photo packages and Christmas cards available for purchase.

CHINO HILLS PICTURES WITH SANTA

Through 12/24, The Shoppes at Chino Hills – Delight in the magic of the season with visits and photos with Santa. Pet nights on Dec. 7 and 14 from 4-8 p.m. See link for dates, times and pricing.

HEMET PICTURES WITH SANTA 

Through 12/24, Moreno Valley Mall – Monday-Friday 2-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. See link for specific dates and extended hours.

LAKE ARROWHEAD PICTURES WITH SANTA

Through 12/24, Lake Arrowhead Village – Get ready to enter the magical world of Santa’s Workshop. Enjoy musical nutcrackers, Christmas tree decorating, and more. Noon- 3 p.m. Free selfies with Santa.  

LAKE ELSINORE WEEKEND EVENTS

12/10, Fire Station 85 – Breakfast with Santa at Fire Station 85. Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 a.m. Have your family photo taken with your local firefighters and Santa. Tickets $8 per person. 

12/10, Fire Station 10 – Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with local firefighters and Santa starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person. 


MONTCLAIR PICTURES WITH SANTA

Through 12/24, Montclair Place – Have your Santa memories preserved by capturing your moment with Santa at Center Court. See link for dates and times.

NORCO PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/10, George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center – Bring the entire family and breakfast with Santa and more from 9-11 a.m. $5 per person.  

ONTARIO PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/3, Ontario Senior Center – Homemade breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Claus from 9-11 a.m. Cost $2-$8; reservation required. 

PALM DESERT PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/3, Westfield Palm Desert  – 5^th Annual Breakfast with Santa from 10-11 a.m. Enjoy a VIP Santa meet-and-greet, delicious breakfast and more. $5 for kids and $10 for adults.

PERRIS PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/10, Downtown D Street  – 28^th Annual Christmas Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Rain or shine. 

12/17, Perris Senior Center –Invites you for a tasty breakfast with Santa and his elves at Bob Glass Gymnasium.  Bring your camera or have the Perris Community Services elves take a photo with frame for $3.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/4, Chaffey Town Square  - Pet photos with Santa from 7:30-9 p.m. Pets must be carried and or on a leash at all times. 

Through 12/24, Bass Pro Shops – Free 4x6 photo with Santa and personalized digital Christmas card at your nearest Bass Pro Shops. Other photo packages and Christmas cards available for purchase.

RIVERSIDE PICTURES WITH SANTA

Through 12/12, Galleria at Tyler – Bring your four-legged friend to see Santa and pose for a photo, Monday’s from 4-8 p.m.

12/17, McDonald's- Van Buren Blvd - Winterfest in Arlington, free photo with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Through 12/24, Galleria at Tyler – Visit before Dec. 9 to save $5. Monday-Saturday noon-8 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Special Hours: 12/16-23 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Christmas Eve 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Reservations and photo purchase are not required to visit Santa.

SAN BERNARDINO PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/5, Inland Center – Bring your furry friend to visit Santa from 6-8 p.m. Cats and dogs only. Please make sure to have your pet on a leash or pet carrier.

Through 12/24, Inland Center at Santa’s Tracking Station – Santa will be available for photos and visits at his winter home. See link for dates and times.

TEMECULA PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/2-15, Promenade Temecula  – Photos with Santa 2016 visits will be offered by appointment. No crowds, no lines and a premium experience for you and your children. See link for available days and times. 

UPLAND PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/3, Gibson Senior Center  – Annual Breakfast with Santa Claus from 8-10 a.m. Cost is $4 per person. All ages welcome. Registration is required.

12/10, Downtown Upland – Annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Faire from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Santa Claus will be available for free photo opportunities. 

12/9-11, 2nd Chance Thrift Shop – Holiday pet portraits by appointment. Contact 2nd Chance Thrift Shop at (909) 920-6020 for times.

VICTORVILLE PICTURES WITH SANTA

Through 12/24, Mall of Victor Valley – Santa will be available for photos and visits at his new winter home. Reservations are available, but not required. See link for dates and times.

YUCCA VALLEY PICTURES WITH SANTA

12/3, Community Center and the Hi-Desert Nature Museum – Santa and Holiday Craft Faire from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free event.