No need to pay for a Santa photo when so many are free
Everybody has lots of extra holiday expenses, but one thing you do NOT have to pay for is photos with Santa Claus.
Yep, hold onto your wallet on this one, because there are plenty of ways to get your Santa photos free, either by taking the photo yourself or even going to some places that will shoot and print it for you.
Here are some of your options:
Bass Pro's "Wonderland" features a first class Santa, who will be on duty daily Dec. 4-22, for photos that the store's elves shoot and print. You can also snap your own pictures of your little ones on Santa's lap. The lines can get long but the store has a "Bass Pass" that will hold your place in line while you browse the store on the really busy days. The Bass Pro Wonderland area also has free games and activities and there are crafts during certain hours. Santa will be available from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 22. Then on Dec. 23, hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and on Dec. 24., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.basspro.com
Santa with baby at Wilson Bank & Trust. (Photo: Submitted photo)
Santa will make the rounds to Wilson Bank & Trust branches: Main office in Lebanon, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.- noon; Alexandria, Nov. 26, 8:30 a.m. - noon; Donelson, Dec. 2, 3-5 p.m.; Gladeville, Dec. 2, 3-5 p.m.; Gordonsville, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. - noon; Mt. Juliet Road, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. - noon; Smithville, Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m.- noon; Cookeville, Dec, 3, 9 a.m.- noon; Hermitage, Dec.9, 3-5 p.m., Church St. office Murfreesboro, Dec. 9, 3-5 p.m.; Smyrna, Dec. 9, 3-5 p.m.; Lebanon Walmart office, Dec. 9 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Gallatin, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.- noon; Carthage, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.- noon; Memorial Boulevard Office in Murfreesboro, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.- noon; Hartsville, Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. - noon; Providence Office in Mt. Juliet, Dec. 10, 9 -11 a.m.; Broad Office in Murfreesboro, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. - noon; Hendersonville, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. - noon.
The Home Depot at 100 Oaks, 2535 Powell Ave., will have a free visit from Santa on Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas Patrons are welcome to bring cameras and cell phones and snap their own pictures of children visiting with Santa.
Lipscomb University always has a fine Santa as part of its annual Lighting of the Green, which is set for Tuesday. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and the Amy Grant et al outdoor concert will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Allen Arena Mall on Lipscomb's campus. But Santa will be indoors before the concert starts for visits and photos.
Rutherford County's Dec. 2 Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in historic Downtown Murfreesboro, features Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6-8 p.m., along with special Christmas music and entertainment, starting at 6 p.m. on the east side of the historic courthouse. Santa will be back in the courthouse from noon - 4 p.m. on Dec. 3, 10 and 17. www.downtownmurfreesboro.com. 615-895-1887
Santa with baby at Wilson Bank & Trust. (Photo: Submitted photo)
On Dec. 3 the Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, has a “Morning with Santa and Magic Show,” from 9 a.m. - noon. Magician Scott Humston performs at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The shows are free, but tickets available at the children’s desk are required. 615-371-0090, ext. 8380
The Nashville Public Library has several visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus: 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Madison; 1 p.m., Dec. 10, Bordeaux (where Mrs. Claus will make balloon animals; there will be face painting and “general silliness”) 10:30 a.m., Dec. 17, Inglewood, and 10:30 a.m., Dec. 21, Thompson Lane.
Nashville Farmers’ Market’s breakfast with Santa (10 a.m. - noon, Dec. 10 inside the Market House), offers a visit and shoot-your-own photos with Santa. Breakfast is available for purchase. Then on Dec. 16, the monthly Farmers Market Night Market will be 5 to 8 p.m., with Christmas carols, and a chance to visit and pose with Saint Nick. www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org
There is a lot going on at Granville’s “A 1930s Granville Country Christmas” on Dec. 10 including Santa visits. Details: 931-653-4511, www.granvilletn.com
So just say no to the expensive Santa packages, and save that money for some other holiday expenses!
Stay cheap!
From: www.tennessean.com
