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Visit Santa’s Wonderland in Lone Tree — Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

POSTED BY
Laura

Santa If the kiddos need some FREE holiday magic head over to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s (Thornton & Lone Tree) which runs November 5 through December 24, 2023. This is one of the best free events in town and the outdoor retailers continue the tradition of in-person visits with Santa, live elves, snowmen, reindeer and take-home craft kits.

Santa’s Wonderland hours vary by date.

Kids can get a FREE 4×6 photo taken with Santa, printed while customers wait, as well as a FREE custom digital video to share on social media.

Other photo packages are available for purchase and instant print in the store.

Santa’s Wonderland. Photo: Bass Pro Shops

In addition, kids can mail their letter to Santa, receive free giveaways, enjoy games and bring home FREE holiday crafts.

These giveaway include:

  • November 5 to 18, 2023: Wooden Ornaments
  • November 19 to December 2, 2023: Christmas Countdown Chain
  • December 3 to 24, 2023: Activity book with markers

Children will have an opportunity to write a letter to Santa and drop it in the mailbox at Santa’s Wonderland. If an email address is included, children will receive an email from Santa.

Families can also enjoy the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store.

Make Your Reservations Online

Reservations are a MUST!!!

Reservations open on October 29, 2023.

You can reserve your spot up to 7 days in advance.

To learn more, and make a reservation, go here for the Bass Pro Stores or go here for the Cabela’s stores.

Select the store nearest you. Then, select your preferred time. At the store, simply show your confirmation at the check-in area.

Hours vary throughout the season, with special hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. The schedule is the same at all three locations.

Bass Pro Shops — Northfield at Stapleton, 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver.

Cabela’s Lone Tree — 10670 Cabela Dr., Lone Tree.

Cabela’s Thornton — 14050 Lincoln St., Thornton.

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10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Visit Santa's Wonderland in Lone Tree -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Lone Tree

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Visit Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

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3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Lone Tree

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3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Thornton

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3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Visit Santa's Wonderland in Lone Tree -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Lone Tree

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3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Thornton

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3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Visit Santa's Wonderland in Lone Tree -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Lone Tree

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3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Visit Santa's Wonderland in Lone Tree -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Lone Tree

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Visit Santa's Wonderland in Lone Tree -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Lone Tree

Visit Santa's Wonderland in Thornton -- Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required

10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Cabela’s Thornton

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Visit Santa’s Wonderland in Lone Tree — Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required
When
Weekly on Saturday @ 10:00 am-8:00 pm (November 11, 2023 - December 23, 2023)
Cost
FREE
What
Visit Santa’s Wonderland in Lone Tree — Free Photo! Advance Reservations Required
Where
Cabela’s Lone Tree
10670 Cabela Dr.

Posted by Laura on October 28, 2023 | Updated November 19, 2023 Filed Under: Things To Do Tagged With: holiday

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