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FREE Santa Preview Event at Bass Pro Shop!

October 29, 2025

Santa at Bass Pro Shop 2025

Santa is getting an EARLY start for the season at Bass Pro Shops in Hampton this weekend. You can participate in the arrival celebration on Saturday – Photos with Santa begin on Sunday, November 2, 2025 (advance reservations recommended).

Where: Bass Pro Shop, 1972 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton, VA

When: Santa arrives on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 5-7pm.

Pictures with Santa will begin Sunday, November 2, 2025. A FREE 4×6 picture will be available and there are additional photo packages available for purchase.

Description: Santa is returning to Bass Pro Shops to open his Santa’s Wonderland! Experience Santa’s Magical Arrival, Tree Lighting, and Seasonal Treats at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s!

PLEASE NOTE: Pictures with Santa will open in the store the following morning (Sunday, November 2nd). Reservations are required and are available up to seven days in advance and can be booked online at basspro.com/santa Not able to make your scheduled time? Simply text to let them know.

Don’t miss the upcoming special events at Bass Pro Shops this year – including Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and A Yuletide Breakfast with Santa!

Find even more opportunities to visit with Santa this holiday season on our BIG LIST of Where To Find Santa in Hampton Roads!

Santa at Bass Pro Shop
Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Bass Pro Shop, Free Event, and Santa
Categories: Events, Free!, Hampton, and Holiday

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