It doesn’t matter if your pet has been naughty or nice; pet pictures with Santa are too doggone cute to skip. Christmas photos are indeed a tradition for most families, and that includes pets.
Here are some fun opportunities for your fur babies to get their photo taken with Santa during the 2025 Christmas season. Some are pet-specific, while others are pet-friendly family events. Most require advance registration, so don’t wait to grab a session!
2025 Pet Pictures with Santa in Chicagoland
Free Pictures with the Grinch (Two Bostons Locations)
November 8, 2025 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Visit all locations for a festive, free photo with Mr. Grinch.
Pet Pictures with Santa at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago (Rosemont)
November 17, 24, December 1, and 8, 2025 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Advance registration is encouraged; however, walk-ins are welcome.
Pet Photos with Santa (Fox Valley Mall, Aurora)
November 17, 24, December 1, and 8, 2025 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Reservations are recommended, but not required.
Pet Photos with Santa (Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook)
Mondays and Tuesdays from November 17 – December 16, 2025 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Reservations are encouraged.
Pet Photos with Santa (Yorktown Center, Lombard)
November 18, December 2 & December 9, 2025 | 11:00am – 8:00pm
Take a photo with Santa anytime during business hours.
Holiday Pet Portraits (Pet Wants Naperville)
November 22, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Register in advance for a photo session.
Pet Photos with Santa (Schaumburg)
November 23, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:30am
November 30, 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Visit the Grand Court at Woodfield Mall for a pet-friendly photo session. No reservations required.
Santa’s Workshop: Pet Night (Downtown Naperville)
December 2, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Advance registration is required for these individual, family sessions.
Claus and Paws (Westchester)
December 5, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Bring Dogs and cats only to this Santa sighting.
Dog Photos with the Grinch (Itasca)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:00am
December 16, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Free event hosted by the Itasca Park District.
Santa Paws (La Grange Park)
December 6, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Registration is required for holidays photos with Santa.
Paw-rade Photos with Santa (Three Stories Books, Lemont)
December 7, 2025 | 11:30am – 2:30pm
Capture cute photos of your pets with Santa and explore festive in-store photo opportunities.
Pictures with Santa Paws (Two Bostons Boutique, Naperville)
December 7, 2025 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Visit Santa in Downtown Naperville for free photos.
Pictures with Santa Paws (Villa Park)
December 10, 2025 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Advance registration is required. Photos will be emailed after the event.
Santa Paws Pictures (Bloomingdale)
December 10, 2025 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Register in advance for a visit with Santa and a treat for your dog.
Santa Paws (Hanover Park)
December 11, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Capture a holiday photo with Santa. Registration is required.
Pet Pictures with Santa (Oak Park)
December 13, 2025 | 9:15am – 1:00pm
Advance registration required. Registration is formatted in 15 minute increments; see website to select specific time slot(s).
Santa Paws (Clayson House Museum & Library, Palatine)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register in advance for a photo session and treats.
Photos with Santa Paws (Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Schaumburg)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Come dressed for festive photos with your four-legged friends. $15 donations go towards Anderson Humane.
Pet Photos with Santa Paws (Pet Wants, Naperville)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Bring your four-legged friends for free festive photos.
Santa’s Workshop (North Berwyn)
December 13, 2025 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Enjoy crafts and visits with Santa. Free admission. Pet photos begin at 1:30pm.
Yappy Hour: Pet Photos with Santa (Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Hoffman Estates)
December 13, 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Stop by for a free photo with Santa.
Pet Pictures with Santa (Palatine)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Advance registration required for a 10-minute time slot.
Santa Paws is Coming to Town (Downtown Batavia)
December 14, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by Red Hive Market. Reservations not required. $15 per family.
Paws and Claus (Bensenville)
December 17, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Celebrate the season with your four-legged friends.
Pet Pictures with Santa in Chicagoland Not Yet Announced for 2025
These Santa spots for your four-legged friends were offered in 2024, but haven’t announced their plans as of November 6, 2025. Check back for more information.
Santa Paws (Carol Stream)
November 25, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration is required, and closes November 24.
Doggy Grinchmas (Elk Grove Village)
December 14, 2024 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Advance registration required for this visit with Mr. Grinch.
Know of another opportunity to bring your pets for a photo opportunity with Santa? Let us know in the comments below! Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Guide to make holiday magic the easy and organized way, all season long.
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Bass pro!! We just brought our dog for family pics and saw others!