Come early or shop late: for your convenience Brandon Exchange has special extended holiday hours this season. Please note that department store and restaurant hours may vary.
November 21-December 24.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa arrives at Brandon Exchange on November 21 to officially kick off the holiday season! He’ll be making himself at home in Center Court through December 24, while his elves are hard at work back at the North Pole prepping for the big day. Be sure to stop by to say hello to the jolly fellow and capture the memorable moment!
Skip the line and purchase your photo package in advance by making a reservation online.
Spend $250 or more, get a $25 gift card!
Get rewarded when you shop or dine with us Black Friday. Simply spend $250 or more at any Brandon Exchange store or restaurant to receive a $25 Brandon Exchange Gift Card!* Visit the kiosk near Cinnabon November 28 to redeem.
*Must present same-day receipts valid for purchases made on November 28, 2025. Brandon Exchange gift cards are limited in quantity. Redemptions are accepted Friday, November 28 from 11am-7pm. Limit (1) one per person per day.*
We know family members come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes have fur and four legs! Guests are invited to bring their leashed, well-behaved four-legged members of the family to one of the special Pet Photo evenings to capture that perfect holiday memory with Santa.
Pet Photos are available from 5pm-7pm on November 24, and December 1. Families attending should enter/exit through the Restaurant Courtyard entrance near Red Robin.
Join us for Santa Cares: a special event for children with Autism or other special needs and their families to meet with Santa in a sensory-friendly and welcoming environment. This event will take place on Sunday, December 7 from 9:30 – 10:30 am, and reservations are required!
*Please note: families attending this event will need to enter through the Restaurant Courtyard entrance near Red Robin.
Get ready for joyful encounters during the holiday season as the Merry Makers spread festive cheer and excitement throughout Brandon Exchange! These festive performers will surprise and delight shoppers with spontaneous holiday greetings, cheerful gifts, and uplifting moments that capture the true spirit of the season. Make sure to visit and experience the magic—let the Merry Makers brighten your day with unforgettable holiday cheer!
Join us for Santa Cares: a special event for children with Autism or other special needs and their families to meet with Santa in a sensory-friendly and welcoming environment. This event will take place on Sunday, December 7 from 9:30 – 10:30 am, and reservations are required! Click here to reserve your space https://whereissanta.com/mall/0069
*Please note: families attending this event will need to enter through the Restaurant Courtyard entrance near Red Robin.
Help make a local child’s holiday wish come true by participating in our annual Sincerely, Santa Toy Drive! Visit Dillard’s Court to sponsor a Letter to Santa written by a local child in need. Purchase the items listed and bring the unwrapped gifts back to the Sincerely Santa booth. All gifts will be delivered to each child’s home in time for Christmas.
Sincerely Santa Tampa is a non-profit that has provided toys and clothing to more than 100,000 ‘at risk’ and underprivileged children in Tampa Bay since its founding in 1987. Each year, children in grades kindergarten through third, write a Letter to Santa describing what they want most for Christmas. Teachers add additional information including special needs of the child, clothing sizes, and siblings the child may have in the home. The teachers and social workers then select letters of the children most in need and forward them to Sincerely Santa for processing.
The next step belongs to you! Stop by The Sincerely, Santa Toy Drive display in Dillard’s Court to participate.
Get ready for joyful encounters during the holiday season as the Merry Makers spread festive cheer and excitement throughout Brandon Exchange! These festive performers will surprise and delight shoppers with spontaneous holiday greetings, cheerful gifts, and uplifting moments that capture the true spirit of the season. Make sure to visit and experience the magic—let the Merry Makers brighten your day with unforgettable holiday cheer!
