Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa’s Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience.
On November 1, 2025, officially kick off the Santa’s Wonderland experience with Santa’s grand entrance.
We’ve put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!
Santa’s Grand Entrance
Santa will arrive on a boat at both stores on November 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. There will be a parade, tree lighting, and free refreshments. Santa will read holiday stories to children.
Kids will receive a free Bass Christmas Plush, while supplies last.
Bass Pro Shops in Cary
801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC
Santa will make a grand entrance on a tracker boat. Following the parade, guests can gather in the store for seasonal refreshments and a special holiday story time with Santa.
Bass Pro Shops in Garner
201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC
Santa will arrive on a tracker boat, escorted by the local fire and police department. Following the parade, guests can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn. Santa will also delight children by reading holiday stories.
Families can meet Santa as he opens Santa’s Wonderland for the season. The next day the free photos begin!
This year there will be two special events at Santa’s Wonderland: Christmas Tales (stories read by Santa or Mrs. Claus) and Yuletide Breakfast (a FREE breakfast with Santa and his helpers, photos included. Reservations are required for both. Jump to the information about these special events!
Santa’s Wonderland
The full indoor Santa’s Wonderland experience, with the free Santa pictures, starts the next day, November 2, 2025. It takes place every day through December 24.
You’ll need to make a reservation for your child’s free photo appointment with Santa. Reservations might go quickly. Reservations opened October 27, 2025.
Register here for Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops.
The free Santa picture is a 4×6 print. You’ll also receive a free shareable video.
Other packages are available for purchase.
Here’s what’s going on:
- Visit Santa and get a FREE 4×6 printed studio-quality photo
- Reserve a time to see Santa up to a week in advance through digital reservation system on basspro.com/santa
- Holiday-themed games and crafts
- Free weekday giveaways (Monday to Friday), including wooden ornaments, colorable fraqmes and shrink art.
Special Events at Santa’s Wonderland
This year there are two special events taking place during Santa’s Wonderland.
- Christmas Tales: Every Tuesday (Nov. 4 to Dec. 23) at 5 p.m., Santa or Mrs. Claus will read holiday stories to families, followed by photos. Free reservations are required. Reservations open one week in advance.
- Yuletide Breakfast: Join Santa and his helpers for a festive breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Reservations are free, required and limited to four seats per family with photos included. Reservations open November 15.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
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- Signing up for Triangle on the Cheap’s daily email
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- Day by Day list of holiday events
- Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle
- Christmas tree farms and lots near the Triangle
- Free pictures with Santa in the Triangle
- Holiday Markets in the Triangle
- Christmas Trains in North Carolina
More Holiday Events in the Triangle
Check out our big list of holiday events in the Triangle.
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