FREE Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland: Free Santa Photos + Reindeer Plush Giveaway
Admin Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are bringing back Santa's Wonderland for 2026, and it comes with the freebies families actually want: a free 4×6 photo with Santa, a shareable video of your visit, and a Mini Reindeer Plush giveaway. The festivities begin November 7, 2026 with Santa's arrival, tree lighting, and treats.
Free 4×6 photos and videos with Santa run November 8 through 24 at participating stores. Reservations open November 1 — and if past years are any guide, the popular time slots go fast, so booking early is the move. This is an in-store, walk-the-winter-wonderland kind of outing: games, toy stations, and crafts for the kids while you wait.
How to join
- Mark November 1 on your calendar — that is when free photo reservations open.
- Book your Santa photo slot on Bass Pro's site as soon as reservations go live.
- Visit your local Bass Pro Shops or Cabela's starting November 7 for Santa's arrival and the holiday kickoff.
- Come back November 8–24 for your free 4×6 photo and video with Santa, plus the mini reindeer plush giveaway (while supplies last).
The fine print, plainly: free event, no purchase necessary; giveaways are while supplies last, so earlier in the season is safer. Details can vary by store, so confirm with your local store as November approaches.
Event verified: 2026-10-13. Bass Pro Shops' 2026 Santa's Wonderland dates (November 7 start, free photos November 8–24, reservations opening November 1) come from the retailer's published announcement. Reservations are not open yet — book on November 1.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Completely free: 4×6 Santa photo, shareable video, and a mini reindeer plush
- Pro: Runs for weeks (November 8–24), so there is scheduling flexibility
- Pro: No purchase or ticket needed — it is an in-store event
- Con: Reservations open November 1 and popular slots fill fast
- Con: Giveaways are while supplies last
- Con: 2026 fine print (hours, participating stores) is not fully published yet
