Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Bonney Lake for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events, 2 of them free. They are DECA Pictures with Santa (December 5), Santa Photos with TAPCO (December 8) and Photos with Santa (December 11). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Washington Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Bonney Lake
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Bonney Lake
- 2 free events, including Santa Photos with TAPCO and Photos with Santa
- Meet Santa: 3 chances, including DECA Pictures with Santa (December 5) and Santa Photos with TAPCO (December 8)
- Season: December 5 (DECA Pictures with Santa) to December 11 (Photos with Santa)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Santa Photos with TAPCO
- When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, appointments available and walk-ins welcome as space allows
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TAPCO Credit Union brings Santa and a professional photographer to Post & Pour for an evening of family portraits. Each group leaves with a photo printed on the spot plus a link to download the digital copy, and the night is open to the public as well as TAPCO members.
The event is Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and everything is free of charge. TAPCO offers appointments in 5-minute increments through its registration link, with walk-ins taken as space allows.
Parent tip: Reserve one of the 5-minute appointments instead of counting on walk-in space, since Santa is only there for two hours. A slot that short goes quickly, so have coats off and hair fixed before your time comes up.
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- Address
- Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (opens in maps)
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Photos with Santa
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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Santa returns to Post & Pour for a Friday night photo session that costs families nothing, with two local hosts named on the venue's page picking up the tab. Kids are encouraged to wear their holiday best and bring a wish list, and the page makes clear that tears and wary stares are as welcome as smiles.
It runs Friday, December 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and the photos are free. The page mentions no sign-up, and it suggests coming early for dinner or a festive drink at Post & Pour.
Parent tip: The organizer's page itself warns that a free two-hour Santa visit will draw a crowd, so aim to be in line close to 6:00 pm. Feeding the kids dinner there first can make the wait far easier.
- Host
- Post & Pour (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Bonney Lake
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Santa visit
DECA Pictures with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 2 pm (select dates, see the organizer for the schedule)
- Where: Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
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Santa sits for pictures at Post & Pour while families warm up with hot cocoa, under the playful banner Welcome to the North Post. The event supports the students of Bonney Lake High School DECA, who receive the proceeds, and Post & Pour has food and festive drinks on hand.
It takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The page does not list a photo price or mention reservations, but because proceeds go to BLHS DECA, plan on some cost.
Parent tip: This is the one daytime Santa session on Post & Pour's December calendar, so it suits toddlers who would not last through the evening photo nights. Arrive around lunch and let the kids eat while you wait for your turn.
- Host
- Post & Pour (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Washington Christmas train rides page.
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When each Bonney Lake Christmas event for kids happens
The first is DECA Pictures with Santa in Bonney Lake on December 5; the last runs to December 11. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- DECA Pictures with SantaBonney Lake · Dec 5
- Santa Photos with TAPCOBonney Lake · Dec 8
- Photos with SantaBonney Lake · Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Washington Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Lynnwood. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake takes its name from William P. Bonney, honored for his work preserving the history of the area's settlers, and the city has since set out 13 historical markers of its own. In December the story turns to Santa, who visits Post & Pour for three photo sessions in a single week.
How Bonney Lake celebrates
In the listings gathered here, Christmas for kids in Bonney Lake centers on Santa photos at Post & Pour on Cascadia Boulevard East. On December 5 the venue hosts Santa pictures and hot cocoa in support of Bonney Lake High School DECA, an event its page calls a holiday tradition that gives back. On December 8 TAPCO Credit Union brings Santa and a professional photographer for free photos, open to members and the public alike. On December 11 two local hosts cover the cost of another free Santa photo night. Post & Pour offers food and drinks at each one.
Fun facts about Christmas in Bonney Lake
Bonney Lake was incorporated as a town on February 28, 1949, after a co-op venture was set up to bring electricity and tap water to residents. Between 2009 and 2015 the city and the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society placed 13 historical markers, including one for the Naches Trail, an immigrant and military route of the later 1800s. The population was 22,487 at the 2020 census.
Traditions today
- DECA Pictures with Santa: Santa pictures and hot cocoa at Post & Pour raise money for the students of Bonney Lake High School DECA.
- Santa Photos with TAPCO: TAPCO Credit Union treats families to a free printed photo and digital download with Santa at Post & Pour.
- Photos with Santa: A free Friday evening Santa photo session at Post & Pour is paid for by two local hosts.
A fact for kids
Bonney Lake has 13 historical markers to find. One of them marks the Naches Trail, a path that immigrants and soldiers traveled in the later 1800s.
Questions about Christmas in Bonney Lake
When was Bonney Lake incorporated?
Bonney Lake was incorporated as a town on February 28, 1949. The move followed a co-op venture set up to bring electricity and tap water to local residents. Between 1952 and 1972 there were several attempts to disincorporate the town, and none succeeded.
How did Bonney Lake get its name?
The city is named for William P. Bonney, in recognition of his contributions to preserving the history of the area's settlers. Bonney Lake is a city in Pierce County, Washington, and part of the Seattle metropolitan area.
What is the Naches Trail?
The Naches Trail was a well-used immigrant and military trail in the later half of the 1800s. It has its own historical marker in Bonney Lake, one of 13 placed by the city and the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society between 2009 and 2015.
Is there a history museum in Bonney Lake?
Yes. The Bonney Lake Historical Society formed in 2001 and operates a small museum and archive. You will find it in the former city hall building near Allan Yorke Park, and the collection holds 5,500 cataloged items.
How many people live in Bonney Lake?
The 2020 census counted 22,487 residents, up from 17,374 in 2010 and 9,687 in 2000. It is a young city: 26.5 percent of residents were under 18 in 2020, and 42.7 percent of households had children living in them.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Bonney Lake?
The 2026 listings are all Santa photo sessions at Post & Pour: DECA Pictures with Santa and hot cocoa on December 5, Santa Photos with TAPCO on December 8 and a free Photos with Santa night on December 11.
Where are the Santa photo events held?
All three are at Post & Pour, 19001 Cascadia Boulevard East in Bonney Lake. The venue offers food and drinks, and its event pages encourage families to come early for dinner before the evening Santa sessions.
Who organizes the Christmas events in Bonney Lake?
Post & Pour hosts all three sessions with partners. The December 5 event benefits Bonney Lake High School DECA, TAPCO Credit Union runs the December 8 photo night, and two local hosts named on the venue's page sponsor the free photos on December 11.
Which Bonney Lake Santa events are free?
Two are. TAPCO's page says its December 8 Santa photos, including a printed photo and a digital download link, are free of charge. Post & Pour's page says the December 11 photos are completely free. The December 5 page lists no price and says proceeds benefit BLHS DECA.
Sources
- Bonney Lake, Washington, Wikipedia
- DECA Pictures with Santa, Post & Pour
- Free Santa Photos, TAPCO Credit Union
- Tapco Santa Photos, Post & Pour
- Photos with Santa, Post & Pour
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Bonney Lake Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Bonney Lake to start with?
Start with Santa Photos with TAPCO on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Post & Pour, where families get a free printed photo and a digital download. If evenings are hard, DECA Pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 5 runs from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with hot cocoa.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Bonney Lake?
Yes, two. TAPCO Credit Union's Santa photo night on December 8 is free for members and the public, including the print and digital copy. Photos with Santa on Friday, December 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm is also free, covered by two local hosts. Both take place at Post & Pour.
Where can kids meet Santa in Bonney Lake?
Santa visits Post & Pour on Cascadia Boulevard East three times in one week: Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Friday, December 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Each visit is built around family photos with him.
Do the Santa photo events in Bonney Lake need sign-up?
TAPCO offers appointments in 5-minute increments for December 8 through its registration link and takes walk-ins as space allows, so booking ahead is the safer choice. The pages for December 5 and December 11 mention no reservations, and the December 11 page expects a crowd.
Is there a daytime Santa visit for toddlers in Bonney Lake?
DECA Pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 5, 2026, is the daytime option, running from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Post & Pour with hot cocoa. Proceeds benefit Bonney Lake High School DECA. The other two Santa sessions start at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
Can we eat while we are at the Santa photo events?
Yes. Post & Pour's pages say food and festive drinks are available during the December 5 DECA event, and they suggest coming early for dinner or a warm drink before the Santa photo nights on December 8 and December 11. That makes it easy to feed kids while you wait your turn.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Bonney Lake?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Washington Christmas train rides guide. This Bonney Lake guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.