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Photos with Santa at malls and more in Palm Beach County

Many area malls are offering a variety of ways to capture the moment with Santa and his helpers. Some allow you to take your own photos of your family members. Others offer the opportunity to get paid professional images, digital or prints, plus some also have special days set aside for pet photos, too.

Here's a list of some free and cheap opportunities we've found so far:

Boca Raton

Take Selfie Photos with Santa, 6 p.m.

Event: Boca Raton Holiday Tree Lighting 2024 at Mizner Park
When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024
Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Price: Free
Selfie Photo Opportunities with Santa,  costumed elves, snowman & reindeer.

Credit: City of Boca Raton Recreation Services

Boynton Beach

Snapshots with Santa, from 4 to 7 p.m., on the following Thursdays:

This is a chance to take a professional photo with Santa Claus, with a Polaroid keepsake to take home. Digital photos will be available for free download after the promotion on the BBCRA Flickr page.

Credit: Boynton Beach CRA

Delray Beach

Visit the Santa House & get a picture to take home for $10
Friday – Sunday, Dec. 3 to Dec. 23, 2024

  • Times: Friday 5-8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 4:30-8:30 p.m. (exception Dec 9: 3-6 p.m.)
  • Sunday: 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Note: Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing.
Location: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444

Santa's House at Old School Square, Delray Beach

West Palm Beach

CityPlace: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 9 through Dec. 24, 2024

Take your own photos with Santa
Times: 6-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 5-7 p.m., Sunday

Dec. 7Pet Day with Santa, 6-8 p.m.

Located by the Floratorium Wall behind the Greet House. Santa will take a 5-minute break during the snowfalls at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Attendees are responsible for their own photos. Visit cityplace.com/holidays for even more events and details.

Location: CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Take a toy for free photo with Santa

When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Location: Lobby of Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd.

Milk and homemade cookies will be served. Guests are encouraged to take an unwrapped toy for the annual toy drive in partnership with the West Palm Beach Police Department. More details and info HERE.

  • Take one unwrapped toy for the annual toy drive.
  • Reservations encouraged.
  • Standard valet parking rates apply. Additional parking available at the public garages across the street at CityPlace.
  • Photos will be emailed to you for download. Please allow 3 days for photo processing.

Courtesy: Hilton West Palm Beach


Santa’s Holiday Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Location: Tanger Outlet Palm Beach (formerly the Palm Beach Outlets) near Columbia and Forever21, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Price: Free to snap selfies with Santa
Features:
DJ, hot chocolate & sweet treats, festive crafts, magical photo moments, giveaways, and more.

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Mary Lou Cruz

About Mary Lou Cruz

I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Email: events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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