Where to Meet & Take Pictures With Santa Claus in Lubbock, Texas

Looking for places to take photos with Santa Claus in and around Lubbock in 2021? We've got a list of Santa locations that we'll be updating throughout the Christmas season.

South Plains Mall will have Santa Claus starting November 19th through December 24th at their Grand Court. Reservations are recommended, but not a must.

Santa Land will obviously play host to Santa Claus. You can see him from December 10th-23rd each night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. inside MacKenzie State Park. There are no reservations required, but Santa Land is THE holiday destination for Lubbock and surrounding areas, so expect long lines.

Lubbock Santa already has a few events on his agenda this year:

• Saturday, November 20th: Lubbock Farm Bureau office, 10615 Quaker, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Saturday, December 4th:  Lone Star Pack and Ship, 2614 130th Street, Suite 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, December 11th: Light up Idalou at Idalou County Park, 6 to 8 p.m.

Holland Gardens will host Santa every Sunday until Christmas from 1 to 4 p.m. They're located at 3739 50th Street.

Santa Claus, along with his carriage rides and coat drive, arrives at Kingsgate on November 26th and stick around until December 24th.

Every Saturday night in December before Christmas, you can check out Santa for free with rides, candy and more at Santa's Castle.

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If your animals are wanting a visit with the big man himself, you can check out Santa Paws at the South Plains Mall with the South Plains Animal Shelter on Nov. 22nd and 29th, and then again on Dec. 6th and 13th.

Pretty Darn Amazing Productions is a new private experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It's about a 20-minute experience, and reservations are required.

Big Blue Christmas with LCU on November 30th will host Santa from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Christa Dobbs Center for Business on the school's campus.

The House of Furniture on 4602 Ave. Q will host Santa on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 27th) for photos. It's a free event happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Overton Hotel is hosting a pancakes and pajamas with Santa on Saturday, December 4th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It costs $35 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under, and is free for kids 4 and under.

Village Shopping Center normally has one every year, but nothing is up for it yet.