Santa visits the WinterFaire village at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, where he collects water from the frozen fountain to help power his sleigh and gathers gifts from Artisan Square. Families can take one photo of their own or buy a package from the on-site photographer.
The visit is included with regular museum admission. Photo packages cost $30 to $70 and are credit card only, and the line closes for short breaks during the day.
2026 Dates:
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Friday, November 27, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (also 4 to 7:45 p.m. during First Thursday Night)
- Friday, December 4, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (early access for members)
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (early access for members)
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (during Museum My Way)
- Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Friday, December 11, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Friday, December 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Monday, December 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Thursday, December 24, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Christmas Eve free admission; advance tickets required)