Free Pictures with Santa Claus

It’s about to get B-U-S-Y! So, why not go ahead and check off “Visit with Santa” from your holiday to-do list? Here are a few opportunities (in and around Oldham County) to visit with the BIG GUY for FREE!

We compiled a list of events around the Oldham County area where Santa will visit.  These events offer FREE admission and FREE photo opportunities with Santa – be sure to pack your camera!

*We also included some other events that might have an admission fee, photo fee or are held at a restaurant.


November 4-December 24

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s in Louisville (close to Oldham County). Reservations recommended. FREE!

November 19-December 17

Visit Santa & Carriage Rides at The Paddock Shops in Louisville (close to Oldham County) Every Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm FREE!

November 24 & 25

*The Polar Express Experience at The Sauerbeck Family Drive-in in LaGrange. Tickets can be purchased online.

November 24 & 25

*YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets can be purchased online.

November 25

Light Up Maples Park in Crestwood. FREE!

December 1 & 2

*The Polar Express Experience at The Sauerbeck Family Drive-in in LaGrange. Tickets can be purchased online.

December 1-2

*YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets can be purchased online.

December 2

18th Annual Nature of Christmas at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen. FREE! Donations appreciated!

December 2

*A Morning with the Grinch at the Oldham County History Center in LaGrange. (Bring a toy donation or $3 per person.)

December 2

Santa at Reardon’s in Crestwood. FREE!

December 2

Ice Cream with Santa & the Grinch at Jericho Farmhouse in Smithfield. FREE!

December 2

Light Up LaGrange in Downtown LaGrange. FREE!

December 2

*Breakfast with Santa at Hometown Pizza in LaGrange. 

December 3 & 4

*Santa Paws, Pictures with Santa at Feeders Supply in LaGrange.

December 3

Yule Log in Pewee Valley FREE!

December 8 & 9

*The Polar Express Experience at The Sauerbeck Family Drive-in in LaGrange. Tickets can be purchased online.

December 8 & 9

*YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets can be purchased online. 

December 9

*Breakfast with Santa at the John W. Black Community Center in LaGrange (Buckner area). 

December 9

Breakfast with Santa at the McDonald’s in LaGrange. 

December 9

Santa at Reardon’s in Crestwood. FREE!

December 9

Santa at Feed & Seed Depot in Crestwood. FREE!

December 9

Santa at Gustavo’s in LaGrange.

December 10

TRF Sanctuary Farm in Prospect. Tickets can be purchased online.

December 15 & 16

*The Polar Express Experience at The Sauerbeck Family Drive-in in LaGrange. Tickets can be purchased online.

December 15 & 16

*YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets can be purchased online.  

December 16

Photos with SantaPaws at Pewee Valley Veterinary Center. FREE! But donations are highly encouraged. 

December 16

Holiday Soiree at Crestwood Mercantile.

December 17

*A Bluebird Christmas at Foxhollow Farm in Crestwood. Tickets can be purchased online. Two sessions.

December 22 & 23

*The Polar Express Experience at The Sauerbeck Family Drive-in in LaGrange. Tickets can be purchased online.

Know of any Santa sightings coming up soon?  Let us know! Nicolle@louisvillefamilyfun.net