Bass Pro Shops, is once again hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. It will take place at both Bass Pro Shops in the Charlotte area:
Bass Pro Shops Concord Mills
8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC
Bass Pro Shops Fort Mill (formerly Cabela’s)
1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill, SC
On November 1, 2025, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with Santa’s grand entrance.
This year there will be two special events at Santa’s Wonderland: Christmas Tales (stories read by Santa or Mrs. Claus) and Yuletide Breakfast (a FREE breakfast with Santa and his helpers, photos included. Reservations are required for both. Jump to the information about these special events!
We have put together a huge list of places in the Charlotte area to get free pictures with Santa!
Santa’s Grand Entrance
Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, and free refreshments. Santa will read holiday stories to children.
Kids will receive a free Bass Christmas Plush, while supplies last.
Families can meet Santa as he opens Santa’s Wonderland for the season. The next day the free photos begin!
Check out our huge day-by-day list of holiday events in the Charlotte area! We update it every day!
Santa’s Wonderland
The full indoor Santa’s Wonderland experience, with the free Santa pictures, starts the next day, November 2, 2025. It takes place every day through December 24.
You’ll need to make a reservation for your child’s free photo appointment with Santa. Reservations might go quickly. Reservations opened October 27, 2026.
Register here for Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops.
The free Santa picture is a 4×6 print. You’ll also receive a free shareable video.
Other packages are available for purchase.
Here’s what’s going on:
- Visit Santa and get a FREE 4×6 printed studio-quality photo
- Reserve a time to see Santa up to a week in advance through digital reservation system on basspro.com/santa
- Holiday-themed games and crafts
- Free weekday giveaways (Monday to Friday), including wooden ornaments, colorable fraqmes and shrink art.
Special Events at Santa’s Wonderland
This year there are two special events taking place during Santa’s Wonderland.
- Christmas Tales: Every Tuesday (Nov. 4 to Dec. 23) at 5 p.m., Santa or Mrs. Claus will read holiday stories to families, followed by photos. Free reservations are required. Reservations open one week in advance.
- Yuletide Breakfast: Join Santa and his helpers for a festive breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Reservations are free, required and limited to four seats per family with photos included. Reservations open November 15.
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