Meet Santa for Free in Winnipeg (Plus Free Photo Events!
If you're hoping to find Santa around Winnipeg this year without spending a dime, you're in luck — there are plenty of totally free Santa events happening across the city. I pulled everything together into one list so you don’t have to chase down every Facebook post and community flyer.
Cabela’s brings back Santa’s Wonderland with completely free photos with Santa all season long. Families can enjoy festive displays, holiday crafts, and a cozy Christmas atmosphere — plus a free 4×6 photo to take home.
Free Weekday Giveaways: wooden ornaments (Nov 10–21), colorable frames (Nov 24–Dec 5), and shrink art (Dec 8–24), while supplies last.
This market has a warm, cozy vibe and Santa is there both days offering completely free photos. It’s relaxed and super family-friendly.
Santa drops in for a couple of hours of free photos while families browse handmade crafts. A simple and cheerful event to stop by.
Take your own free Santa photos next to the historic train engine. A unique setting and totally free to participate.
This cozy morning event comes with free photos and a friendly atmosphere. A great way to start the holiday season.
Santa skates with families throughout the afternoon. Lots of time for free photos in a fun, active setting.
A smaller, calmer event — great for kids who prefer quieter spaces. Free admission and free Santa photos.
This one fills up quickly, so they use free tickets to manage attendance. If you can grab one, there’s lots to enjoy — including Santa photos.
Kids get a free Polaroid-style picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus cookies in a cozy community setup.
Super 8 Winnipeg East and the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter are hosting a cozy Photos with Santa night where families — including pets — can enjoy free pictures, treats, and hot cocoa. Donations for Harvest Manitoba and the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter are welcome for anyone who’d like to support local causes while celebrating the season.
Join the Philippine-Canadian Centre of Manitoba for a joyful morning at the Free Festive Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Families can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, meet Santa Claus, and celebrate the holiday season together in a warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Bring your loved ones, take free photos with Santa, and share in the Christmas spirit at this special festive gathering!
Join Elmwood Community Centre for a festive morning with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, holiday crafts, and fun activities for kids. Photos with Santa are free, making this a wonderful and affordable event for families to celebrate the season together.
Join Southwood Circle for a festive afternoon of family fun on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Enjoy free hay rides provided by A Maze In Corn Manitoba, free hot beverages from PERK Coffee Bar, and photos with Santa to capture the holiday spirit. Bring your family and friends to celebrate with music, giveaways, and cozy holiday vibes. Parking is free, and donations to BGC Winnipeg (formerly Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg) are greatly appreciated. Don’t miss your chance to enter the $100 gift certificate giveaway by tagging your event photos on social media!
A full free holiday dinner, gifts for children, and free Santa photos. You do need to register, but the entire event is free.
A friendly drop-in event with a free pancake breakfast, crafts, and Santa photos. Super easy for families.
Join Santa for a heartwarming morning at Tuxedo Community Centre’s Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy delicious pancakes, take free photos with Santa, and help support the community by bringing nonperishable food items for the local food drive. This festive family event offers a cozy and cheerful start to your Sunday holiday celebrations.
Kids get free photos with Santa and the Grinch — a fun two-in-one event, and totally free to attend. Donations go to charity.
A lovely outdoor evening with sleigh rides, a bonfire, skating, and Santa visits — all free, including photos.
A vibrant cultural market featuring a Santa’s Grotto setup with completely free photos. Great downtown weekend stop.
No registration needed — just show up during one of IKEA’s free Santa photo sessions. Easy, convenient, and perfect for families on the go.
IKEA Santa Photo Times:
Sat, Dec 6: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sun, Dec 7: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sat, Dec 13: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sun, Dec 14: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sat, Dec 20: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sun, Dec 21: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cheap Events with Free Photos with Santa
Winakwa’s Lunch with Santa is always a neighbourhood favourite. Families can enjoy a meal, festive activities, and free Santa photos — just grab your $5 ticket before they sell out.
Enjoy pancakes, sausages, crafts, door prizes, and free Santa photos at this warm and welcoming community breakfast. A perfect kickoff to December celebrations.
Families can enjoy pancakes, sausage, cookie decorating, crafts, and free Santa photos. It’s a cheerful and affordable way to celebrate the season.
Celebrate the holidays with a $5 pancake breakfast, Santa’s arrival, crafts, face painting, and open skating. Free Santa photos are available during the event.
A calm, friendly morning where families can grab free Santa photos without the big crowd energy.
Start your morning with pancakes, festive activities, and free Santa photos. A budget-friendly community tradition full of holiday cheer.
Enjoy breakfast at 9 AM followed by Santa’s arrival at 10 AM. A joyful, family-friendly morning with complimentary Santa photos.
