# Photos with Santa at Bellevue Square's Snowflake Lane Factory

> Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27
- Where: Snowflake Lane Factory, Bellevue Square (Center Court, Second Level), NE 8th Street and Bellevue Way, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Ages: Children and families
- Price: Photo packages for purchase (prices not printed); early-season pricing before December 11; a reservation is required even without buying photos
- Organizer: The Bellevue Collection (Kemper Development Company)
- Official page: https://waitwhile.com/locations/bellevuesqsanta/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

Bellevue Square's Santa photos take place at the Snowflake Lane Factory in Center Court on the mall's second level, beginning November 27. Children and families can pose for pictures with Santa, and Arthur & Associates provides the photography. Reservations are required for every visit, including families who want to see Santa without buying photos; they are made online through Waitwhile, where visitors can cancel or reschedule by text or email. Plan to arrive no earlier than five minutes before the quoted reservation time. Early-season pricing applies before December 11. The suggested parking is the Bellevue Square West Parking Garage. Outside, the Bellevue Collection's complimentary Snowflake Lane parade of holiday floats runs between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square every night at 7 p.m. from November 27 through December 24.

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