Best Santa photo spots in Melbourne

See Docklands transform into a festive wonderland at Santa's Festival and get a special holiday portrait to take home. There'll also be cookie baking workshops, craft station, hot chocolate stand and loads more kid-friendly activities. Plus every child will receive a goody bag to take home.

Santa and his Elves are taking a break from toy-making to spread some Christmas cheer at the iconic Fed Square. Swing past the Atrium and say hello to the jolly man in red then snap a lovely family photo on your own camera or phone. And the best part? It's free!

Add a visit to Marvel Stadium's Nth Pole pop-up this festive season and get special access to Santa Claus. This isn't just any festive photo moment though. You'll be given the chance to be decked out in your favourite AFL colours. And while you're at it check out the footy-themed Christmas trees, player appearances, a 360 degree movie dome and more.

Put the silly in your silly season pics and grab a funny photo at this pop-up in Collins Square. Don your ugliest Christmas sweater, put on some dorky reindeer ears and pose for an awkward portrait. And it's all for a good cause with your $10 donation going towards helping build homes for youth in need.

Make your way to Melbourne's Degraves Street and Flinders Lane and seek out the roving Ms Santa from 4 to 6 Dec and 13 Dec, 5pm to 7pm. She'll be bringing the Christmas cheer to passers by along with an official photographer there to snap your free festive polaroid photo. How charming!