Put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, matching pjs or your Sunday best – whatever fits your family vibe the best – because it’s time for your annual Christmas photo with Santa in Skagit County! There are plenty of chances to give the jolly old elf your wish list and snap a photo that will last forever. Here is a guide to 2023 photos with Santa in Skagit County.
Skagit Acres
18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon
November 17-December 17
Fridays, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (walk-ins)
Saturday – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (reservations only)
Skagit Acres has many opportunities for you to get your photo with Santa in Mount Vernon this Christmas. Starting November 17, head to Skagit Acres Friday through Sunday through December 17. Photos include one pose with Santa and two digital copies. Reserve your Saturday or Sunday visit on the Skagit Acres website. Also, be sure to check out their other events, including a Breakfast with Santa on December 2 and Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on December 3!
Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse
15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon
November 25
Want something different for this year’s Santa photo in Skagit County? Head to the Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse Annual Holiday Tea with a visit from Father Christmas! The 1888 schoolhouse will be decorated like a vintage-candlelit Christmas. Enjoy tea, assorted sandwiches, hot scones with butter and local jam and, of course, delectable desserts. Live music will accompany your feast. From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., you can visit with Father Christmas and take free photos with your camera. No registration is required for photos with Santa. Call 360.466.3821 for tea reservations.
The Shops at Burlington
448 Fashion Way, Burlington
December 1-3, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Shops at Burlington will have free photos with Santa December 1-3, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Just bring your camera! It’s all part of the fun of Winter Wonderland put on by the Children’s Museum of Skagit County. Find out more on the Children’s Museum of Skagit County Museum website.
Sedro-Woolley Community Center
703 Pacific Street, Sedro-Woolley
December 9, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Join Santa Claus for a Christmas breakfast at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center hosted by Beta Sigma Phi. Kids will receive a free breakfast! Parents may join them for breakfast by donation. After breakfast, visit Santa and take your photo. Remember to bring your camera or phone!
Have a Santa photo-op to add? Email submit@skagittalk.com!
