Santa at the Sunsphere
Visitors head up to the Observation Deck for a festive holiday photo session with Santa Claus. Children enjoy complimentary candy canes, stickers, and Christmas cookies, with select packages featuring a wrapped present. Santa's helpers greet guests at the welcome center and scan them up for their visit.
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Package A: $60, including all digital high-resolution photos via email and a free candy cane, sticker, and Christmas cookies. Package B: $75, including one wrapped present from Santa Each reservation covers up to 3 children; more than 3 children require an additional package. Limited photo packages are available for purchase in person at the third floor Sunsphere Welcome Center.
Food & Drink
Package A includes a candy cane and Christmas cookies.
Parking
There is no on-site parking for the Sunsphere. The page suggests Fort Kid or Locust Street Garage and links to a Parking Guide for other options.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Meet promptly at your reserved time at the Level 3 Welcome Center; provide your booking name, and let helpers scan you up, since deck access requires a keycard.
- Park at Fort Kid or Locust Street Garage because the Sunsphere has no on-site parking; allow time to get to the Welcome Center.
- If more than three children are visiting Santa, purchase an additional package because each reservation covers up to three children.
- Keep an adult with every child throughout; running and horseplay are forbidden on the deck, and jumping on the elevator carries fines of $1,500 or more.
- Avoid booking during Santa’s daily 12:30–1:30 p.m. break, when he steps away to feed the reindeer.
Special Events & Promotions
- Package B includes one wrapped present from Santa; extra gifts can be purchased at checkout.
- Each reservation covers up to 3 children; more children require an additional package.
- Santa takes a break each day.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a reservation include?
Package A includes digital high-resolution photos emailed to you, plus a candy cane, sticker and Christmas cookies. Package B includes one wrapped present from Santa.
How many children can one reservation cover?
A reservation covers up to three children; you need an additional package for more than three. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I get a package without booking ahead?
Limited photo packages are available to buy in person at the third-floor Sunsphere Welcome Center.
Where should I meet, and what do I need for check-in?
Meet at the Level 3 Welcome Center at your reservation time and give the first and last name used for the booking. Printed materials are not required; helpers will scan you up to the Observation Deck.
Where can I park nearby?
There is no on-site parking. Fort Kid and Locust Street Garage are suggested options.
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