# Photos with Santa — Superstition Springs Center > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Nov 13 – Dec 24 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Where: Superstition Springs Center — Center Court near JCPenney, 6555 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206 - Ages: All ages - Price: A visit with Santa is always free; photo packages available for purchase - Organizer: Superstition Springs Center (Macerich) - Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0932 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-superstition-springs-center--listing-3cffb88a6d0ecdeab4f8df10 ## About Santa sets up in Center Court near JCPenney at Superstition Springs Center in east Mesa from Friday, November 13 through Christmas Eve. Visiting and talking with Santa is free; photo packages are optional and sold on site. The mall recommends booking a time slot online through its Santa reservation partner, which also sends a free personalized video message from Santa before the visit, though walk-ups are possible. Hours change through the season: weekday afternoons 2–7 pm in mid-November, then longer days in December, up to 9 am–9 pm on the final Saturday and December 21–23, with a one-hour break mid-afternoon most days; Santa is off on Thanksgiving Day. A practical East Valley option for toddlers and young children, with the rest of the mall's food court and shops nearby. ## Similar picks in Phoenix - [Photos with Santa — Chandler Fashion Center](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-chandler-fashion-center--listing-009ef22f41ad741f42994f4c) — Nov 13 – Dec 24 · Chandler Fashion Center — near Macy's · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Santa takes up his spot near Macy's at Chandler Fashion Center from Friday, November 13 through Christmas Eve. Meeting Santa is free, and families can buy a photo package if they… - [Photos with Santa — SanTan Village](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-santan-village--listing-b765b829529a90f0369f84e4) — Nov 13 – Dec 24 · SanTan Village — Children's Play Area, Gilbert · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. At SanTan Village in Gilbert, Santa sits in the Children's Play Area near Build-A-Bear from Friday, November 13 through Christmas Eve. A visit is free and photo packages are… - [Photos with Santa — Arrowhead Towne Center](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-arrowhead-towne-center--listing-36611bb66d72f15242aa5fac) — Nov 6 – Dec 24 · Arrowhead Towne Center — near JCPenney, Glendale · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale welcomes Santa near JCPenney from Friday, November 6 through Christmas Eve. Families can visit for free or buy a photo package, and booking… - [Photos with Santa — Scottsdale Fashion Square](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-scottsdale-fashion-square--listing-5d54557603ea6197ca3221cb) — Nov 6 – Dec 24 · Scottsdale Fashion Square — Palm Court · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Scottsdale Fashion Square's Santa arrives early, on Friday, November 6, and receives visitors in Palm Court through Christmas Eve. A visit is always free, and photo packages are… - [Photos with Santa — Kierland Commons](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/photos-with-santa-kierland-commons--listing-0378ef068ab1a916a6a082da) — Nov 20 – Dec 24 · Kierland Commons — Center Plaza, Scottsdale · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Santa sets up at Center Plaza in Kierland Commons, the outdoor shopping village on Scottsdale Road, from Friday, November 20 through Christmas Eve. Visiting Santa is free, and… - [Santa’s House: December Family Photo Sessions](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/santa-s-house-december-family-photo-sessions--listing-f50646157c7bf3d677a29d5f) — Sat, Dec 5 (+3 more dates) · Dr. A.J. Chandler Park · Free · checked Oct 12. Meet Santa, share holiday wishes and take free family photos during four scheduled visits. ## More for families - [Christmas and holiday events for kids in Phoenix](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/christmas.md) - [This weekend in Phoenix](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Phoenix](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix.md)