Santa Photos

Mark your calendars because Santa Claus is coming to town this festive season! Ararat Rural City Council is thrilled to announce its first-ever Santa Photos event, offering families the perfect opportunity to capture some Christmas magic.

To help residents beat the Christmas rush, photo sessions will run across two weekends: Friday 11th and Saturday 12th, and Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of December. Printed photo prints presented in festive cards and digital image packages will be available on-site, with packages starting at just $25 making them ideal gifts for family and friends. 

To ensure everyone in the community can participate, Council has introduced dedicated pet-friendly sessions as well as low-sensory sessions tailored for individuals who prefer a quieter environment. Bookings are essential. 

Location: Santa’s Village, 174 Barkly Street, Ararat
Pricing: Photo packages start at $25 (prints and digital options available - see below)
Special Sessions: Pet-friendly and low-sensory options available

• Santa Photo Print (6 x 8')
  • This package includes a single 6' x 8' Santa photo print on premium photo paper, presented inside a festive display card. Limit of one print per photo session.
     
• Santa Photo Digital Print Package
  • This package includes 5 high-resolution digital image files from your Santa photo session. Perfect for printing or sharing with family and friends.
     
• Santa Photo Print + Digital Print Package
  • ​​​​​​​This package includes a single 6' x 8' Santa premium photo print presented inside a festive display card and 5 high-resolution digital image files. Limit of one print per photo session.

Standard bookings include a 5-minute photo session. Pet-friendly and low sensory sessions are 10 minutes. Sessions allow a maximum of 5 digital photos to be taken.
 
To keep Santa on schedule and ensure every family has a magical experience, all sessions operate strictly within their allocated time frame. If you are bringing extended family, we kindly ask that you book two consecutive time slots so no one misses out on the fun!

For information about this event, please contact Ararat Rural City Council. By purchasing a ticket you agree to receive information about the event by email from Ararat Rural City Council.