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Santa Photo Event at Gardens on El Paseo to Benefit Youth Mentoring Program
The Gardens on El Paseo will host Santa Magic 2025 on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with proceeds supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert.
For $25, families can reserve a timeslot for a photo with Santa for up to six people. Each ticket includes a 4x6 color photo in a holiday frame. All proceeds from photo sales go to the organization's one-to-one youth mentoring program serving Coachella Valley youth.
Photos with Santa will be taken by the Christmas tree on the bridge between Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.
In addition to Santa photos, the event features free holiday activities on the center lawn in front of Saks Fifth Avenue, including bounce houses, games, and a magical snow show performed every hour.
According to organizers, the event is currently half sold out. Families can reserve photo timeslots athttps://bbbsdesert.harnessgiving.org/events/874.
By: NBC Palm Springs
December 3, 2025
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