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 Oldham County 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 5-December 24

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

November 20-December 18

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

November 25-27

YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. 

December 2-4

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

December 2-4

YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. 

December 3

17th Annual Nature of Christmas at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen. FREE! Donations appreciated!

December 3

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

December 3

Santa at Reardon’s in Crestwood. FREE!

December 3

Light Up LaGrange in Downtown LaGrange. FREE!

December 3

Breakfast with Santa at Hometown Pizza in LaGrange. 

December 3 & 4

Picture Your Pet with Santa at Feeders Supply in LaGrange

December 4

Yule Log in Pewee Valley FREE!

December 7 

Santa at Gustavo’s in LaGrange 

December 9

Shop Late & Eat Great with Out of the Blue and LaGrange Biscuit Company, both in LaGrange.

December 9 

Santa at Gustavo’s in LaGrange 

December 9-11

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

December 9-11

YuleTide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. 

December 10

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

December 10

Crafts with Mrs. Claus at the McDonald’s in LaGrange. 

December 10

Coffee/Cocoa with Santa at Elevate Coffee Company in LaGrange.

December 10

Santa at Reardon’s in Crestwood. FREE!

December 10

Santa at Gustavo’s in Crestwood

December 11

Breakfast with Santa at the McDonald’s in LaGrange. 

December 14

Santa at Gustavo’s in Crestwood

December 16 

Santa at Gustavo’s in Prospect

December 16-17

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

December 17 

Santa at Gustavo’s in LaGrange

December 17 

Santa at Gustavo’s in Norton Commons

December 21

Santa at Gustavo’s in Prospect

Waiting on 2022 information:

Pancakes with Santa at the Brownsboro Community Center 

City of Goshen Christmas/Holiday Party

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