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Where to Take Pictures With Santa in Nassau County in 2025

1. Bayville Adventure Park's Winter Wonderland – Bayville

Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays through January 2, 2026
Admission to Bayville Winter Wonderland includes a visit to Santa's Toy Factory Fun House, the holiday express train ride, ice skating, skate rentals, and a holiday character meet-and-greet, but the Magical Santa Experience is an additional $17 charge and includes photos for a family of up to six people and a letter from Santa to send to your child before Christmas. 

2. The Christmas Village at the Milleridge Inn – Jericho

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning November 28 through December 23, 2025
Visit the Milleridge Holiday Village this year for photos with Santa, a ride on the holiday train, bounce houses, crafts, and more. Take your own Santa photos for FREE or pay for a photo with the whole group for $20. Ticket purchases are needed for specific holiday attractions. Milleridge Inn also hosts a Breakfast with Santa event on weekends beginning November 29th through December 21st. Check the website for pricing and reservations. 

3. Christmas House Long Island – Westbury

Daily through Friday, January 2, 2026
This indoor experience dedicated to all things Christmas hosts St. Nick for photos. Your kids will love the immersive experience that provides backdrops for numerous Instagram-worthy family pics. Check the website or social media for specific pricing. 

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Bring the entire family for photos with Santa at Hicks Nurseries. Photo courtesy of the nursery

4. Pictures With Santa at Hicks Nurseries – Westbury

Daily through Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Visiting Hicks Nurseries at Christmas has been a family tradition for generations. Santa holds court daily for FREE photos. While you are there, check out the new walkthrough Christmas story, stunning holiday decor, gifts, and mail a letter to the North Pole. If you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope and mail it before Saturday, December 20, 2025, you'll even get a reply. 

5. Photos With Santa at Roosevelt Field Mall – Garden City

Daily through Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Santa holds court on the mall's lower level.  Advance registration is recommended. While a visit with Santa is FREE, you'll have to pay for photos. For quick access, park your car in the purple parking deck and enter near Dick's Sporting Goods. Check ahead for special visit times with caring Santa, as well as pet photo days with Santa.

6. Broadway Commons – Hicksville

Daily through Wednesday, December 24, 2025
No reservations are required to have your photos taken with Santa at Broadway Commons. There's no sitting fee, but you do need to pay for the photos. If you visit during the week, take advantage of theme days like Magic Mondays, when you'll receive special glasses, or Fa la la la Fridays, which feature live music. 

7. The Dees' Nursery & Florist – Oceanside

Friday, November 28, and weekends through December 21, 2025
Plan a visit to this nursery decked out for the holidays for photos with Santa. The Santa photo packages start at $22.99, and no reservations are needed. On Saturdays, kids can meet both Santa and Mrs. Claus, but Sundays will just be Santa. Check the site for specific times. 

8. Magical Wonderland – Wantagh

Friday, November 28, and weekends through December 21, 2025
This immersive holiday photo experience is pricey, but it includes a 30-minute portrait session and family fun with Santa. The whole family will participate in a simulated train ride to the North Pole and will then receive 40-50 high-res photos of the one-on-one Santa visit. Reservations are needed, and the experience costs $395 per family. 

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9. Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm LI – Cutchogue

Select dates throughout December 2025
After you cut down your Christmas tree at this aptly-named farm, you can take your pictures with Santa for FREE. He’ll be sitting beside a bright red pickup truck, and kids—and pets—can take the perfect holiday photo. There’s also an ice skating rink, s’mores by the fire pits, and much more holiday fun at this farm beginning Friday, November 28, 2025. Check the farm's Facebook page for dates and Santa times. 

10. Photos With Santa at Smith Haven Mall – Lake Grove

Daily through Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Santa is seated at the center court for photos this holiday season at Smith Haven Mall. Advance registration is recommended. While seeing Santa is FREE, you must pay for pictures with Santa. 

11. Santa Nights at The Fifth Street Christmas Lights – Lake Ronkonkoma

See one of our favorite local light displays and enjoy a Santa encounter. St. Nick sits under a large, open, decorated carport lit by more than 5,000 LED lights. Guests can talk to Santa and take photos. The event is FREE, but donations to a designated charity are appreciated. Dates are being confirmed, so check the Facebook page for the latest updates. 

12. Waterdrinker Family Farm – Manorville

Friday, November 28-Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, and December weekends 
This farm has tons of seasonal fun during its Winter Wonderland event, including photos with Santa. You can cut down your own tree, stroll through the vintage Airstream Christmas Village, shop at the gift shop and greenhouse, enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores, and much more. Check the website for visiting days and times with Santa. 

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ChristmasLand in Deer Park offers amazing Christmas-themed rooms for perfect pictures. Photo by Gina Massaro

13. ChristmasLand - Deer Park

Saturday, November 22-Sunday, December 28, 2025
Located at the Deer Park Tanger Outlets, transport your family to a Christmas Wonderland. This is an amazing spot for do-it-yourself holiday pictures. Rooms include elf school, a candy cane forest, a gingerbread village, a reindeer barn, and more. There is a small cafe, gift shop, and interactive holiday games. Plus, there is a place to write your letter to Santa and put it in his mailbox.

14. Walt Whitman Shops – Huntington Station

Daily through Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Visitors to Walt Whitman Shops can make an appointment online and then come see Santa. While seeing Santa is FREE, you must pay for pictures with Santa. Check the website for the latest updates. 

15. Winter Wonderland at Fink's Country Farm – Wading River

Friday, November 28-Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, and December weekends
Families can enjoy the Christmas season at Fink's Country Farm with a visit to see barnyard animals, pick out a Christmas tree, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Entry to the farm event is $11 per person for ages 3 and up, while it's free for ages 2 and under. There's also free admission for up to 6 people with a Christmas tree purchase. 

This post has been updated for 2025. Jennifer Voit contributed additional reporting.