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 November 4, 2023!
2023 Santa Pictures at Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops
You and your family will enjoy a magical and FREE Santa experience again in 2022. Santa is available for free photos from November 4 – December 24, 2023.
Reservations are required, and are open now!
Santa’s arrival at Cabela’s
Santa arrives at Cabela’s (1650 Gemini Pl) on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 5 pm to kick off the holiday season.
Welcome Santa as he returns to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s with a FREE outdoor tailgate event that transforms the retailer into a magical Christmas village with FREE games, fun activities and giveaways.
Santa will be arriving in style via an antique firetruck. The Olentangy River Ramblers will be on site playing Christmas carols.
There will be hot chocolate and cookies, as well as the Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Cooking donut truck, and The Rolling Dutchman until 6 p.m.
There will also be Tic Tac Toe and Paper Shape Craft upon arrival and a tree lightening ceremony. Santa will magically turn the tree lights on to kick off the holiday season!
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2020 Santa Arrival
Free Photos with Santa at Cabela’s
November 4 – December 24, 2023. Families will get a free 4×6 studio-quality photo. Additional photo packages are also available for purchase and print instantly at the store.
Get a CLUB Member Exclusive photo package for only $20 when purchasing with your CLUB Mastercard®.
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.
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
Signs Of Christmas
Date: Saturday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Details: The ‘Signs of Christmas’ choir will be performing at Santa’s Wonderland. They are an American Sign Language (ASL) choir that has been hosted by Cabela’s for the last three years. The choir’s performance is a heartwarming and visually stunning experience that is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.
Kenton High School Choir and Band Performance
Date: Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Details: Kenton High School Choir and Band will be performing for 30 minutes at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Cabela’s started a partnership with Kenton High School three years ago when they started a Conservation Education course that teaches the kids how to do everything from making their own fishing lures to getting out on the water with kayaks and shooting a bow.
Cabela’s Gift Card Promotion
From November 10-December 10, get 10% off special gift cards, instore and online, valid for use starting December 25. These would make a great gift for all of the outdoorsy people in your life!
10% off special gift cards purchased in-store and online. U.S. Only.
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
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