Selfies with Santa

• December 5 - 24, 2026 Various hours

Winter Garden

The magic returns. Everyone’s invited to capture a complimentary selfie with Santa at Brookfield Place and experience the magic of the holiday season. Upon arrival, Santa’s helpers will help you join the digital queue to check in. While you wait, enjoy the kids activity area with dedicated “North Pole Post” or explore Brookfield Place for the perfect holiday gift! Soon, you’ll receive an alert that it’s your turn to meet the jolly man in red.

General Schedule:
+  Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10AM–2PM and 4–7PM
+  Sundays from 10AM–2PM and 4–6PM
+  Closed Mondays
+  Dogs are invited for a pup-tastic photo with Santa during a special hour-long session on December 13.
+  See detailed schedule below.

How it Works:
+  When you arrive at the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place, you can join a virtual queue for this complimentary experience by scanning a QR code.
+  You can only join the virtual queue on-site starting 15 minutes before the hours listed below.
+  Selfies with Santa is first-come, first-served.
+  You will receive a text when Santa is ready for you. Families and friends can enjoy festive kids activities or do some holiday shopping while they wait.
+  Use your own cameras or cell phones to take a picture. Santa’s helpers can assist getting a picture of your entire group or family.

Please double check the hours below before you start your journey to see Santa. The queue may temporarily close during open hours if the line reaches maximum capacity towards the end of each session.