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Jennifer Rol

3 Great Ways to Meet Santa in Missoula, MT This Holiday Season!

A Santa in Missoula, MT reads his nice list to a toddler girl in holiday pajamas while sitting on a couch

Is there anything better than the holiday season? The music is happier, the desserts are better, and the lights make everything feel so much dreamier. If you are currently trying to find the best way to create magic for your child this season, it all starts with a visit with Santa. We have a few spots around town that know how to create the perfect experience, and I’m here to tell you all about them! As a Missoula family photographer, I love working with parents to make memories throughout every season. Here are the best spots to see Santa in Missoula, MT.

Make Christmas Unforgettable With A Family Visit To Santa In Missoula, MT 

Western Montana Santa Flyover

Missoula, Montana 

Each year, a non-profit organization puts together a Santa event that your Missoula, MT child will remember for the rest of their lives. You can follow along with the Western Montana Santa Flyover Facebook page and find out when Santa will be making his annual flight over the city. This will be a few days before Christmas and will only happen once a year. Once they announce the flight, you can track it through their website and then watch with your family as the lighted display makes its way toward the North Pole! 

Santa’s Wonderland At Cabela’s

3650 Brooks St, Missoula, Montana 59801

Each year, Cabela’s hosts a Santa’s Wonderland where you can hang out with your Missoula, MT child, play some games, and get pictures with Santa. The celebration starts at the beginning of November with Santa’s arrival. From there, you can swing by for the tree lighting, seasonal treats, and free giveaways. The best part? This entire event is absolutely free! (Yes, even the pic with Santa!)

Two toddler sisters in black dresses sit on a couch chatting with a Santa in a living room

Storybook Santa Sessions With Me!

Missoula, Montana 

If you really want a way to make long-lasting memories this holiday season, I have just the thing! Each year, I curate a private Santa experience that lets your Missoula, MT child step into a world they will never forget. I will start out with a pre-session questionnaire where I will get to know everything about your family. From there, I will completely customize your session. When your child arrives, they will have 15 unhurried minutes where they will get to meet Santa before they get to listen to him read a story. There will be milk and cookies for your child, as well as a coffee and cocoa bar for you. 

Before you leave, your little one will also receive a gift that’s been hand-picked through the questionnaire. Within a week of the session, you will get access to the online gallery where you will have 3 high-resolution portraits. From there, you can use the pictures for Christmas cards, ornaments, prints, and an album. It’s my favorite way to help families make memories that will last long after the garland has wilted! 

I Hope Your Little Ones Get To Enjoy Christmas Magic With A Santa In Missoula, MT

If you have been looking for the best way to see Santa in Missoula, MT this year, I really hope this list helps you out! And if you would like to learn more about booking your Santa session, let’s chat! As a Missoula family photographer, I love helping families just like yours create memories that will last for years to come. I would love to have a conversation and tell you everything you need to know! 

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