Last updated Nov. 10, 2026. Visit Glendale CA is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Glendale, Caruso, Shop Montrose, the Los Angeles Zoo, or the Christmas Tree Lane Association. Dates, hours, packages, and prices can change. Confirm on the organizer’s official page before you go.
If you want Santa photos in Glendale, California, the main booked option is Santa’s House at The Americana at Brand. Official dates are Nov. 13-Dec. 24, 2026, and the booking page lists photo packages starting at $60. Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome based on availability. For a no-reservation street-level stop, Old Town Montrose lists photos with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 20. The City of Glendale’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 3, includes a visit from Santa, though the official listing does not mention photo packages.
For the lights around those visits, see our Christmas lights in Glendale guide. For other holiday weekends, see major events near Glendale.
2026 Santa Photos at a Glance
| Where | Location | 2026 dates | Cost, as posted | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa’s House at the Americana | Near The Fountain, 889 Americana Way, Glendale | Nov. 13-Dec. 24 | Photo packages from $60; reservations recommended | Book Santa’s House |
| Santa Paws at the Americana | Same | Wednesdays, Nov. 18, Nov. 25, and Dec. 2 | Pet photos; package details on the booking page | Book Santa’s House |
| Montrose weekend Santa | Honolulu Avenue, Old Town Montrose | Saturdays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 28-Dec. 20 | No price or reservation listed | Shop Montrose |
| City Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony | Perkins Plaza, 141 N. Glendale Ave. | Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m. | A visit from Santa is listed; no photo package listed | City event page |
| L.A. Zoo Lights Santa photos (nearby) | 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles | Select evenings Nov. 20, 2026-Jan. 10, 2027; Santa on select days | Available for purchase; no price posted on the event page | Zoo Lights tickets |
| Christmas Tree Lane Winterfest (nearby) | Santa Rosa Avenue and Mariposa Street, Altadena | Saturday, Dec. 5, 3-9 p.m. | Free and open to the public; photo ops with Santa listed | Tree Lane events |
Santa’s House at The Americana at Brand
This is the main place in Glendale to reserve a formal Santa photo. The official Santa’s House booking page and the Meet Santa page both list the run as Nov. 13-Dec. 24, 2026, at 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210, near The Fountain. It is presented in partnership with Adventist Health Glendale.
The booking page says reservations are recommended, and that walk-ups are welcome based on availability. Wait times may vary. The Meet Santa page uses the same walk-in wording. Neither page posts a separate daily schedule just for Santa’s House, so use the official booking page for the time you want, and treat the posted shopping hours as store hours only: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Official photo packages
These are the packages and prices listed on the official booking page on Nov. 10, 2026. Confirm them when you reserve, because they can change.
| Package | Official price | What the booking page lists |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Jolly | $60 | Three 5×7 prints |
| Very Merry | $90 | Five prints of your choice with accompanying digital photos, and one ornament or magnet |
| Wonderland | $120 | Six prints of your choice, a digital album of all images and video, two ornaments or magnets, and complimentary all-day self-parking |
The same page also lists paid add-ons, sold only with a package. We are not reprinting every add-on price here, because those extras change more often. Check the booking page for the current list. Some dates include extra perks with a Very Merry or Wonderland package, including a member-only Winter Wonderland afternoon on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets and info: Book Santa’s House at The Americana at Brand
Santa Paws
The official pages list Santa Paws on Wednesdays, Nov. 18, Nov. 25, and Dec. 2, for pet photos, with a complimentary bandana and a pup cup to be redeemed at La La Land Cafe. Use the same booking page to reserve.
More info: Meet Santa at The Americana at Brand
Montrose weekend Santa
Old Town Montrose, on Honolulu Avenue just north of central Glendale, lists photos with Santa as part of its Old Town Christmas weekends. The official Shop Montrose page says photos with Santa Claus will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 28 through Dec. 20, with this schedule:
- Saturdays: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sundays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The page does not list a price, a reservation link, or a street number, so we are not inventing those. Shop Montrose does say there is plenty of free parking. Santa is also mentioned at the Friday, Nov. 27, tree lighting, with carolers from 5:30 p.m. and the tree lighting at 6:15 p.m., but Friday photo hours are not posted.
More info: Shop Montrose
City of Glendale Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Glendale’s official 2026 listing is the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at City Hall – Perkins Plaza, 141 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91206. The official event page says the evening includes lighting of the City Hall tree, special performances, and a visit from Santa.
The listing does not mention tickets, registration, or a cost, and it does not mention photo packages or a separate picture line. This is a Santa visit at a city ceremony, not a posted portrait studio.
More info: City of Glendale Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nearby Santa photos, outside Glendale
L.A. Zoo Lights, at the Los Angeles Zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027, lists Santa photos as a separate purchase on select days during the 2026 event. The official page says the show runs select evenings from Nov. 20 through Jan. 10 (November 2026 through January 2027), with tickets starting at $19 and free parking. It does not post a Santa photo price or the exact Santa nights, other than “select days” and “an additional fee.” Confirm both the event night and the Santa add-on on the official page before you go.
Tickets and info: L.A. Zoo Lights
Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena lists photo ops with Santa at Winterfest, an arts and crafts festival, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the corner of Santa Rosa Avenue and Mariposa Street. The official events page says Winterfest is free and open to the public. The Annual Lighting Ceremony is the same evening at 6 p.m. at that same corner. This guide does not list private home addresses.
More info: Christmas Tree Lane Association
Other Glendale spots we checked
As of Nov. 10, 2026, the official Glendale Galleria events page says, “There are no news or events available at this time.” We did not find an official 2026 Santa photo listing for Brand Library & Art Center, Kenneth Village, or Adams Square. Brand Library’s official programs pages list a holiday concert on Dec. 5, not a Santa photo event. If one of those organizers posts a Santa visit later, we can add it.
FAQ
Where can I take Santa photos in Glendale in 2026?
The main booked option is Santa’s House at The Americana at Brand, Nov. 13-Dec. 24. Old Town Montrose lists weekend photos with Santa from Nov. 28-Dec. 20. The City’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3 includes a visit from Santa, but not a posted photo package.
How much are Santa photos at the Americana?
The official booking page lists Holly Jolly at $60, Very Merry at $90, and Wonderland at $120, plus optional add-ons sold with a package. Confirm the current prices when you reserve.
Do I need a reservation at the Americana?
The official booking page says reservations are recommended, and that walk-ups are welcome based on availability. Wait times may vary.
When is Santa in Montrose?
Shop Montrose lists photos with Santa on Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., from Nov. 28 through Dec. 20. Santa is also mentioned at the Nov. 27 tree lighting, without Friday photo hours.
Does the City tree lighting include Santa photos?
The official listing includes a visit from Santa on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Perkins Plaza. It does not mention photo packages or a separate picture line.
Is there a 2026 Santa at the Glendale Galleria?
As of Nov. 10, 2026, the official Galleria events page lists no news or events. We are not posting Galleria Santa dates from other websites.
Where can I see Christmas lights after the photos?
See our guide to Christmas lights in Glendale, which covers the Americana tree and snowfall, the City lighting, Montrose, and nearby displays.
For more in the Jewel City, start at the Visit Glendale CA homepage.