Santa Chalet returns to Downtown Summerlin from November 13 through December 24, 2026, offering professional photos with Santa inside Macy’s Promenade. Reservations are required for the main Santa photo experience, with only limited walk-up availability depending on capacity.
Photo packages begin at $39.99 early in the season and increase as Christmas approaches. Each package includes two 5×7 printed photos and three downloadable digital images, making this one of Downtown Summerlin’s main holiday photo experiences for families.
Santa Photo Packages
Santa Chalet pricing changes throughout the holiday season. Packages are $39.99 from November 14–25, $42.99 from November 27–December 10 and $49.99 from December 11–24.
Each package includes two 5×7 printed photos and three downloadable digital images. Families who already know they want Santa photos may want to reserve earlier in the season, both for lower pricing and better availability.
Reservations Are Required
Advance reservations are required for Santa Chalet. A small number of walk-ups may be accommodated if space allows, but Downtown Summerlin recommends booking ahead, especially on weekends and closer to Christmas.
The Chalet is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Christmas Eve falls on the final day of the event, so families planning a December 24 visit should reserve early.
Pet Nights With Santa
Pet Nights take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM through December 17. These sessions allow families to include their dogs and other four-legged family members in Santa photos.
Reservations are still required for Pet Nights, and these specialty sessions may fill more quickly than regular weekday appointments.
Sensory Morning With Santa
Downtown Summerlin also offers a dedicated Sensory Morning on Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 AM to noon. The experience is designed for families who benefit from a quieter, more supportive environment with reduced sensory stimulation.
This gives families with sensory needs an option to visit Santa outside normal operating hours in a setting intended to reduce common triggers such as long lines and excessive noise.
Holiday Family Photos Without Santa
From November 13–25, Downtown Summerlin also offers professional holiday family portraits during the first and last hour of each operating day. Families can choose a session with or without Santa, making this another option for holiday cards and seasonal photos.
The separate family photo package is $39.99 and includes two 5×7 prints and three downloadable digital images.
More Holiday Activities at Downtown Summerlin
A Santa Chalet visit can easily be combined with other seasonal activities nearby. Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin runs during the same period with outdoor ice skating, themed nights and the Jupiter Express Holiday Train.
The Downtown Summerlin Holiday Parade also takes place on select Friday and Saturday evenings, with floats, performers, snow effects and Santa along Park Centre Drive.
Families planning dinner before or after photos can also use the Downtown Summerlin restaurant guide to find nearby options.
Santa’s Mailbox
Children can also drop letters into Santa’s Mailbox near the Chalet through December 22. Families should include a return address if they want a personalized response from Santa.
For every child’s letter received, Downtown Summerlin and Howard Hughes will donate $1 to the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, up to $2,500.
Booking Santa Chalet
Because reservations are required and availability becomes more limited as Christmas gets closer, booking ahead is the best option for families with a preferred date or time.
