Santa Pictures at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops

Get in the holiday spirit with Santa’s Wonderland and Santa Pictures at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops this Christmas season!!

The tradition is back this year, and it all starts when Santa arrives on Saturday, November 1, 2025!

2025 Santa Pictures at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops

You and your family will enjoy a magical and FREE Santa experience again in 2024. Santa is available for free photos from November 2 – December 24, 2025.

Reservations are required, and are open!

Santa’s arrival at Cabela’s

Santa arrives at Cabela’s (1650 Gemini Pl) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 5 pm to kick off the holiday season.

Families are invited to join the festive outdoor event to welcome Santa as he arrives from the North Pole to Santa’s Wonderland – the FREE experience that transforms the outdoor retailer into a magical Christmas village with games, fun activities and festive giveaways.  

Santa will be arriving in style via an antique firetruck, and will turn on the tree lights on to kick off the holiday season! 

Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s

November 2 – December 24, 2025. Families will get a free 4×6 studio-quality photo. Additional photo packages are also available for purchase and print instantly at the store. Downloads are also available for just $20.

Book your appointment now! Reservations are available to book 7 days in advance.

Register here for Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s Gemini Place (near Polaris)

While you’re there, kids can mail their letter to Santa and get free giveaways while supplies last. Families can also enjoy the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store.

Free Weekday Giveaways

11/3 – 11/21: Wooden Ornaments
11/24 – 12/5: Colorable Frames
12/8 – 12/24: Shrink Art

The set is always beautiful at Cabela’s Gemini Place, and readers always rave about the experience and the photos.

Special events at Cabela’s

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. 

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. Register here. 

Cabela’s in Columbus
1650 Gemini Place
Columbus, OH 43240

Santa’s Wonderland is at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores throughout the US and Canada, so if you’re traveling, there will probably be one near you!

all images courtesy of Cabela’s

Where to find Santa Pictures around Columbus