6 Places to get pictures with Santa in Albuquerque
Pancake breakfast with Santa was held at the Sabana Grande Recreational Center in Rio Rancho. Besides having a wonderful breakfast , kids got a chance to talk to Santa about what to get for Christmas. Pictured is six-year-old Cypress Zellers being a little shy with Santa as she asks for presents. Santa was being played by Allen Greene.
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Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth TuckerElizabeth Tucker Journal Staff Writer
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A staple in holiday tradition is getting a picture with Santa and whispering your Christmas wish list into his ear whiled perched on his knee.
Whether you want to sit on Kris Kringle's knee yourself, or want that experience for your children or pets, here are six places in Albuquerque offering pictures with Mr. Claus.
DATES: Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended, now through Dec. 24. In addition to the standard sessions, there will also be pet sessions and sensory-friendly sessions.
DATES: Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended, now through Dec. 24. In addition to the standard sessions, there will also be pet sessions and sensory-friendly sessions.
LOCATION: 3601 Old Airport NW, 505-898-2450;10700 Lomas NE, 505-296-0978
DATES: 1-3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 9, pay $5 to get your pet's picture with Santa
Santa Sightings
Brody Willett, 6, of Albuquerque gets a hug from Santa Claus, aka Dennis Curtis of Rio Rancho, during the Sensitive Santa event at Cottonwood Mall on Sunday morning, Dec. 4, 2016. The RSVP event before regular mall hours provided children with special needs and their families with a sensory friendly environment to safely experience the tradition of visiting Santa Claus.(Greg Sorber
Tatyana Gabaldon, 9, of Albuquerque, goes over her Christmas list with Santa Claus, aka Dennis Curtis of Rio Rancho, during the Sensitive Santa event at Cottonwood Mall in 2016. The RSVP event before regular mall hours provided children with special needs and their families with a sensory friendly environment to safely experience the tradition of visiting Santa Claus.(Greg Sorber
Rita Garcia, left, holds her new cat while it plays with Santa Claus, a.k.a. Dylan Moore. Moore, director of adoptions at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society, delivered cats to people on Christmas Eve in Santa Fe, Thursday December 24, 2015.(Eddie Moore
Ten-year-old Zachary Baros, left, has a hard time coming up with what he wants for Christmas while sitting on Santa's lap at the annual Old Town Optimists Christmas party at the Convention Center.Tina Larkin
Santa Claus, or sometimes known as Bill Dunning, Justin Marquez, 11, at the DeVargas Mall.Eddie Moore
West Walmart Photo Center manager Michael Navarro, right, snaps a shot of 4-year-old Jayden Ferran while the youngster sits on the lap of "Santa Claus" played by Inventory Control employee Ronnie Martin, on Sunday December 2, 2007 at the Cottonwood Walmart.
Pancake breakfast with Santa was held at the Sabana Grande Recreational Center in Rio Rancho. Besides having a wonderful breakfast , kids got a chance to talk to Santa about what to get for Christmas. Pictured is six-year-old Cypress Zellers being a little shy with Santa as she asks for presents. Santa was being played by Allen Greene.Roberto E. Rosales
Jacquelyn Hernandez, 2, held by her mother, Yvonne Hernandez, meets Santa Claus in a gondola during Holidays Take Flight event at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, Sunday, December 7, 2008.Morgan Petroski
Lacette Trujillo, 4, meets Santa Claus with her mother Delsie Trujillo, at right, during the tree lighting ceremony at Haynes Park, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.(Morgan Petroski
Andrew Wilson receives a wooden car from Santa Claus at Cuidando Los Niños on Thursday, December 12, 2013. The The Albuquerque Woodworkers Association made wooden trucks, cars airplanes and doll beds that were distributed to eleven organizations that provide educational, shelter and other services to low income children.(Greg Sorber
