Historic Downtown McKinney

A Little Magic. A Lot of Memories.

Create a magical memory this holiday season with a visit to Santa on the Square. Professional portraits and the freedom to capture your own moments.

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Your Phone. Our Cameras. Every Memory.

$99

Early Bird Regularly $139

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Take all the photos & video you want. Your phone is welcome.

5-minute Santa visit for one family
Unlimited photos & video on your own phone
All professionally edited digital images we create
Print release included
50% off professional prints
Nothing else to buy

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Book by November 1st. Price increases to $139.

Traditional Santa Visit

Keep It Simple.

$39

Reservation One family

Come see Santa, enjoy your five-minute visit, and let our photographers capture the memories.

5-minute Santa visit for one family
Professional photography during your visit
View and purchase the images you love
Print and digital options available separately

Want to capture everything?

Choose Everything Santa and bring your phone for unlimited photos and video — plus receive all of our professionally edited digital images.

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Visit Options

Two Ways to Visit Santa

Choose the experience that's right for your family.

New ◆ For 2026

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The All-Inclusive Santa Experience

$99.95

Early Bird Online Price Regularly $139.95

Early Bird Pricing Ends 11:59 PM BLACK FRIDAY

5-minute private Santa visit — reservation included
Use your own phone for unlimited photos & video
All professionally edited digital images
Print release included
50% off professional prints
No additional image package purchase required

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Classic Visit

Visit Santa now. Choose your favorites later.

$39.95

Reservation One family

5-minute private Santa visit
Professional photography during your visit
View your images after your visit
Choose only the images and products you love

Image packages start at $24.95.

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The Experience

A Magical Five-Minute Visit

Five minutes may sound quick, but it's plenty of time for smiles, conversation and a little Christmas magic.

Arrive & Check In

Plan to arrive a few minutes early and check in with a staff member when you arrive.

Your Visit with Santa

Enjoy approximately five minutes with Santa for conversation, smiles and those wonderfully unexpected moments.

Professional Photography

Our professional photography team captures the connection, expressions and Christmas magic as it happens.

Capture Your Own Moments

With Everything Santa, you're welcome to use your own phone for unlimited photos and video during your visit.

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The Moments

Real Smiles. Real Reactions.

Real Christmas Magic.

The best moments aren't always posed. They're the whispers, the laughter, the wide eyes and the little conversations that happen when your child is with Santa.

A magical Santa on the Square Christmas moment.

A child sharing a special moment with Santa.

A Christmas portrait from Santa on the Square.

A family creating Christmas memories with Santa.

Some moments are posed. These are the ones you remember.

Meet the Santas

Three Santas.

One Christmas Tradition.

Santa on the Square is brought to life by three wonderful Santas, each bringing his own warmth, personality and Christmas magic to Historic Downtown McKinney.

Meet

Santa Steve

Meet

Santa Mayes

Meet

Santa Kevin

Looking for a favorite Santa?

We'll share our Santas' current scheduled appearance dates to help you plan your visit. Santa schedules are subject to change, and your reservation secures a date and time for your family — not a specific Santa.

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Historic Downtown McKinney

Christmas Feels Different on the Square.

Make a day of it.

Your visit with Santa is only part of the tradition. Spend some time exploring Historic Downtown McKinney, surrounded by twinkling lights, local shops, restaurants and the charm of the Square during the Christmas season.

Location

Historic Downtown McKinney
McKinney, Texas

Parking & Trolley

Convenient downtown parking and trolley options are available throughout the Square.

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Christmas Memories Start Here

Ready to See Santa?

We'll save you a spot.

Choose your Visit Option and reserve your family's date and time at Santa on the Square.

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