Any opportunity to see Santa during the Christmas season is filled with magical moments, but what could make them even more special? Enjoying a delicious meal with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! From fancy breakfast with Santa events to casual pizza hangouts, these festive dining experiences feature special touches like craft stations, music, photo opportunities, and sweet treats.
Many of these opportunities require reservations, so we highly recommend looking for spots as soon as possible.
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2025 Breakfast with Santa Events and More: Western Suburbs
Teddy Bear Tea at Rialto Square Theatre (Joliet)
November 28, 2025 | Seating at 9:30am and 12:30pm
This is a yearly tradition that gets booked up quickly, so save the info for next year, too. Come enjoy a special brunch featuring delicious food and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Children will receive a keepsake Rialto bear with each booking.
Breakfast with Santa (Drury Lane, Oak Brook)
November 28 and 29, December 6, 13, 19, 20, and 22, 2025 | 10:00am seatings
Visit with Santa and enjoy delicious breakfast, before A Christmas Carol. Note: tickets to the performance are not included in the purchase of the breakfast.
Breakfast with Santa (Wholey Granoly, Bolingbrook)
November 29, 2025 | 8:30am – 12:00pm
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with a festive breakfast. Register in advance.
Breakfast with Santa (The Morton Arboretum, Lisle)
November 29, 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Visit with Santa for a photo opportunity in the beautiful Gingko restaurant at the Morton Arboretum.
Pizza with Santa (Wheaton)
December 4 and 5, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Kids will eat with Santa, make crafts, and pose for photos.
Donuts with Santa (Lake Ellyn Boathouse, Glen Ellyn)
December 5, 2025 | 5:15pm – 7:30pm
December 6, 2025 | 8:00am – 1:00pm
Activities, games, music and donuts with Santa and an elf buddy. Each child registered will receive a gift as a memento.
Pizza with Santa (Burr Ridge)
December 5, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Make crafts, play games, and of course, enjoy pizza, at this annual event. Registration is required.
Pancake Breakfast With Santa (Geneva High School)
December 6, 2025 | times TBA
Join the Geneva Lions Club for their annual event which includes free photos with Santa. More details to come.
Breakfast with Santa (Courtyard Banquets, Warrenville)
December 6, 2025 | 8:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Courtyard Banquets where there will be crafts, musical entertainment, basket raffles, a letters to Santa station, and, of course, a visit from Santa himself.
Breakfast with Santa (Willowbrook)
December 6, 2025 | 8:30am – 11:00am
The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club hosts their annual pancake breakfast with Santa. Pay at the door.
Santa Brunch (Cantigny Park, Wheaton)
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2025 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Make reservations for a delicious brunch in the Cantigny Golf Clubhouse.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Tea With Santa (Oak Park)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Santa and his elves are expected to accompany your children over some festive meals. Bring a gift during this season of giving for Sarah’s Inn to support families who have experienced domestic violence.
Breakfast With Santa (Hinsdale)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Have a continental breakfast and photo op with Santa at the Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge.
Brunch with Santa (Northwestern Medicine Field, Geneva)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
December 7, 2025 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Purchase tickets in advance for a festive brunch with the Kane County Cougars.
Donuts with Santa – SOLD OUT (Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Naperville)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Donuts from Naperville’s DeEtta’s Bakery, a story told by Santa, and photos at the ARRCC. While the 2025 date is already sold out, we’ve kept them on the list so you can keep an eye out for 2026 details.
Christmas Adventure – Breakfast with Santa (Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Enjoy breakfast, write a special letter to Santa, and more at this festive event. Advance registration is required.
Breakfast with Santa (Community Park District of La Grange Park)
December 6, 2025 | 9:30am – 10:30am
Celebrate the season with this new dining opportunity with Santa. Registration is required.
Pancakes with Santa (Romeoville High School)
December 6, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Support RHS Athletic Boosters at this festive breakfast. Tickets can be purchased in advance for discounted admission.
Lunch with Santa (Katherine Legge Memorial Park, Hinsdale)
December 6, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Enjoy pizza and a photo op with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (Village Commons, North Riverside)
December 7, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Each child will receive a gift from Santa, along with enjoying delicious breakfast, playing games, and stopping for a photo op.
Buffet with Santa & Ms. Claus at Carnivale (Chicago)
December 7, 14, and 21, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
All-you-can-eat buffet with Santa and Ms. Claus.
Sundaes with Santa (St. Charles)
December 8, 2025 | 4:15pm – 6:30pm
Visit with Santa, dance, and enjoy sweet treats at Primrose Farm. Register in advance.
Cookies with Santa (Oak Park)
December 10, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Don’t forget your wish list for your photo op with Santa at Oak Park’s annual event. Santa in the later sessions will have a darker complexion. Register in advance.
Pizza and PJs with Santa (Warrenville Park District, Warrenville)
December 12, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Show up in your holiday jammies and enjoy drinks, pizzas and desserts along with a visit with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (Batavia)
December 13, 2025 | 8:30am and 10:00am seatings
Enjoy a light breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus.
Breakfast with Tomten (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
December 13 and 14, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Register in advance for a dining session with Tomten.
Breakfast with Santa (Park District of Forest Park, Forest Park)
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Enjoy breakfast, games, crafts, and visits with Santa at this annual event.
Breakfast with Santa (The Community House, Hinsdale)
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:15am
With delicious food and a photo op with the big guy, the Community House’s annual event is a must-do this season.
Breakfast with Santa (Glendale Heights)
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:30am
Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be celebrating at Glendale Height’s breakfast. No registration is required.
Breakfast with Santa (Hodgkins Park District, Hodgkins)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Breakfast buffet that is free for Hodgkins residents, with a small fee for non-residents.
Brunch with Buddy the Elf (Charles R. Beggs Activity Center, Winfield)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Enjoy breakfast, with spaghetti! Register in advance.
Breakfast with Buddy (Western Springs Rec Center, Western Springs)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Register in advance for a dining session with everyone’s favorite elf.
Breakfast with Santa (Bulger Park, Melrose Park)
December 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Gingerbread houses, hot chocolate, and a warm breakfast all while enjoying a visit from Santa. Kids 3 and under attend at no cost. The registration deadline is December 2.
Sensory Friendly Cookies with Santa (Yorkville)
December 13, 2025 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by ABC Therapy Clinics, this sensory-sensitive event features games and activities.
Breakfast with Santa (Cicero)
December 14, 2025 | 9:00am start
Come in pajamas and enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets should be purchased in advance to ensure admission.
Breakfast with Santa (St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Dine with Santa at this festive event.
Santa Brunch (Prairie Landing Golf Club, West Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Reservations are required for this festive brunch which includes visiting with Santa.
Dinner with the Grinch (St. Charles)
December 16 and 17, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
While not an official Santa event, we had to share an opportunity to dine with the Grinch and enjoy a photo op.
Sensory Sensitive Cookies with Santa (Oak Park)
December 17, 2025 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy a sensory-sensitive visit with Santa at Oak Park’s annual event.
Dinner with Santa (Brookfield Zoo)
December 19, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
December 20 and 21, 2025 | 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy a dinner buffet and visits with Santa, followed by admission to Holiday Magic. Purchase tickets in advance.
Pizza with Santa (Darien)
December 19, 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Celebrate the season with delicious pizza, but don’t forget your coat and flashlight for the candy cane hunt.
Breakfast With Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph (Westmont)
December 20, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Visit with Santa and receive a homemade gift at this annual event.
A Grinchmas Gathering Breakfast (West Chicago)
December 20, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Meet Santa and the Grinch at this festive event. Register in advance.
Brunch with the Grinch (Cheney Mansion, Oak Park)
December 20, 2025 | 9:00am and 11:30am seatings
The Grinch and Max will be at this festive breakfast. Registration is required.
Breakfast with Santa (La Grange Recreation Center, La Grange)
December 20, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:30am
Limited spots with hot cocoa, food and a craft. Each child is invited to bring along a Christmas list to share with Santa.
Brunch with Mrs. Claus (Farm Bar, Chicago)
December 20 – 21, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Guests can enjoy festive, scratch-made Midwestern dishes along with photos and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. The event on December 20, 2025 will be held at Farm Bar Lakeview, whereas the the event on December 21, 2025 will be at Farm Bar Ravenswood.
Supper with St. Nick at Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
December 20 – 23, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
After a gourmet buffet-style family supper in the Thornhill Mansion, families can head to the Founders Room to meet with Santa in front of the fire. Ticket prices include admission to the Illumination exhibit.
2025 Breakfast with Santa Events and More: Northwestern Suburbs
Pizza Party with Santa (The Arboretum of South Barrington)
December 3, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Santa is making a special stop at The Arboretum of South Barrington for a festive pizza party. Purchase tickets in advance.
Dough Ho Ho (Streamwood)
December 5, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Pizza is served family-style. Reservations are required.
Breakfast with Santa (Hoffman Estates)
December 6, 2025 | 8:30am and 11:00am
Two seatings are offered, and reservations must be made in advance.
Breakfast With Santa (Elk Grove Village)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Reservations are required. Children will receive a personal visit from Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (Franklin Park)
December 6, 2025 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Enjoy breakfast and a personal visit with Santa. Reservations are required.
Breakfast with Santa (Prospect Heights)
December 6 and 13, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Eat a breakfast buffet and have a personal visit with Santa. Parents are asked to drop a small gift in advance of their child’s event. Reservation required.
Lunch with Santa (Barrington)
December 6, 2025 | 11:30am – 12:45pm
Enjoy lunch and a personal visit with Santa. Reservations are required.
Santa’s Breakfast (Wheeling)
December 7, 2025 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Register in advance for a festive breakfast at Chevy Chase Country Club.
Buffet with Santa & Ms. Claus at Carnivale (Chicago)
December 7, 14, and 21, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
All-you-can-eat buffet with Santa and Ms. Claus.
Pizza with Santa (Medinah)
December 11, 2025 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Registration is required for this event featuring pizza, games, and a bake sale.
Galactic Santa Breakfast (Elgin)
December 13, 2025 | 8:00am – 1:00pm
Blast off into holiday fun at the Scouting America Three Fires Council Galactic Breakfast with Santa. Registration is required.
Breakfast with Santa (Palatine)
December 13, 2025 | 9:00am – 1:15pm
Reservations must be made in advance for breakfast with the Salt Creek Rural Park District.
Breakfast with Tomten (Swedish American Museum, Chicago)
December 13 and 14, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Register in advance for a dining session with Tomten.
Breakfast with Santa (Bartlett)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Holiday crafts, lively music, and breakfast with Santa at Villa Oliva. Reservations must be made over the phone.
Breakfast with Santa (Addison)
December 13, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Families get to enjoy a buffet breakfast along with a craft and opportunities for kids to sit on Santa’s lap and share their wish lists.
Breakfast with Santa (Bensenville)
December 13 and 14, 2025 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Don’t forget to make reservations at Bensenville’s celebrations where you’ll enjoy holiday crafts, and stop for a photo with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy, Chicago)
December 14, 2025 | 9:30am – 11:00am
Dine with Santa at this festive event.
Breakfast with Santa (Wood Dale)
December 14, 2025 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Register in advance to dine with Santa at Salt Creek Golf Club.
Pizza and PJ’s with Santa (Schaumburg)
December 19, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Make crafts and play Christmas games with the Schaumburg Park District. Registration is required.
Breakfast with the Grinch (Itasca)
December 20, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Food, crafts, and visits with the Grinch. Register in advance.
Brunch with Mrs. Claus (Farm Bar, Chicago)
December 20 – 21, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Guests can enjoy festive, scratch-made Midwestern dishes along with photos and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. The event on December 20, 2025 will be held at Farm Bar Lakeview, whereas the the event on December 21, 2025 will be at Farm Bar Ravenswood.
Dining Opportunities Not Yet Announced for 2025
- Breakfast With Santa (Hard Rock Hotel Chicago) – November 28, 2024
- Santa Brunch (Cantigny Park, Wheaton) – November 30, December 1, 15, and 15, 2024
- Pizza with Santa (Burr Ridge) – December 6, 2024
- Holly Jolly Gingerbread Party (Brookfield Zoo) – December 7, 2024
- Galactic Santa Breakfast (Elgin) – December 14, 2024
- Breakfast with Santa (Berwyn) – December 15, 2024
Before making your plans for these events, call or visit the websites above to confirm availability, as many of them require advance reservations. Our research shows that these events sell out quickly, so plan ahead. Check out our list of Where to See Santa for even more events, and don’t forget about our nicest list of all: the Kidlist Winter Holiday Guide!
