Photos with Santa

Share your Christmas wish list with Santa and capture a magical holiday memory on top of Santa’s Mountain, a replica of the iconic mountain from A Christmas Story! After posing for a photo with the big guy himself, little ones can celebrate with a thrilling ride down the giant red slide.

Santa Photo Appointments: $10 per appointment, including one printed photo. Additional photos are available for $6 each and can be purchased online when booking or during your visit.

Please note: Planning to take photos with multiple members of your group or want more than one picture? No need to book multiple appointments! Just reserve one time slot for your group.

BOOK YOUR SANTA PHOTOS HERE

Little Ones with Santa - Indiana Welcome Center

SANTA'S SCHEDULE

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
November 28 through December 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SPECIAL DAY
Friday, November 27, 2026
​10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

BOOK YOUR SANTA PHOTO HERE
 

SANTA'S SPECIAL EVENTS

All is Calm
ONLY for children and adults with special needs. Enjoy a sensory-friendly exhibit and visits with Santa. 
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
BOOK YOUR SANTA PHOTO DURING ALL IS CALM HERE
 

Holiday for Heroes
ONLY for first responders, active and retired military and their families. Please show your military ID or work badge for admission. 
Thursday, December 3, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
BOOK YOUR SANTA PHOTO DURING HOLIDAY FOR HEROES HERE
 

Santa Pet Photos

Wag Your Tail Wednesdays

Bring your dogs and cats on by for photos with Santa on Wag Your Tail Wednesdays! See schedule below. Appointments with Santa are $10 and include one printed photo. Additional photos can be purchased for $6 each when you make your appointment online or during your visit. 

We will also be accepting donations for local shelters during this time.

Please note: Dogs and cats only, please! Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes.

Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
December 2, 9 and 16, 2026

BOOK YOUR PET PHOTO WITH SANTA HERE

Kids at A Christmas Story Comes Home in Hammond

Come See Us

Plan your visit to the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, Indiana during the holiday season.

Locate us and find the exhibit and gift shop hours below.

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More To Do This Holiday

We've put together more things to do and events happening throughout the Region this winter below - from outdoor to indoor! 

For year-round fun, visit alongthesouthshore.com.


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