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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2024 Breakfast with Santa Events and More: Western Suburbs
Breakfast With Santa (Hard Rock Hotel Chicago)
November 28, 2024 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa.
Teddy Bear Tea at Rialto Square Theatre (Joliet)
November 29, 2024 | 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 29 and 30, December 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2024 | 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 (Hinsdale)
November 30, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Have a continental breakfast and photo op with Santa at the Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge.
Breakfast with Santa (The Morton Arboretum, Lisle)
November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, and 23, 2024 | 9:00am
Visit with Santa for a photo opportunity in the beautiful Gingko restaurant at the Morton Arboretum.
Santa Brunch (Cantigny Park, Wheaton)
November 30, December 1, 15, and 15, 2024 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Make reservations for a delicious brunch in the Cantigny Golf Clubhouse.
Pizza with Santa (Hinsdale)
November 30, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Enjoy pizza and a photo op with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa at Hotel Baker (St. Charles)
December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:30pm
Gourmet breakfast buffet, where kids also get to enjoy a treat from Santa.
Donuts with Santa (Glen Ellyn)
December 6, 2024 | 5:15pm – 7:30pm
December 7, 2024 | 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 (Wheaton)
December 6, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Kids will eat with Santa, make crafts, and pose for photos.
Pizza with Santa (Burr Ridge)
December 6, 2024 | 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 7, 2024 | times TBA
Join the Geneva Lions Club for their annual event which includes free photos with Santa. More details to come.
Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch (Lockport)
December 7, 2024 | 8:30am – 10:00am and 11:00am – 12:30pm
Two of your favorite Christmas characters are teaming up for a fun filled morning meal with your kids.
Breakfast with Santa (Warrenville)
December 7, 2024 | 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 7, 2024 | 8:30am – 11:00am
The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club hosts their annual pancake breakfast with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (Batavia) – FULL
December 7, 2024 | 8:30am – 11:00am
Enjoy a light breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus. While the 2024 date is already sold out, we’ve kept them on the list so you can keep an eye out for 2025 details.
Breakfast with Santa (West Aurora High School)
December 7, 2024 | 8:30am – 11:00am
Enjoy breakfast, games, and meet-and-greet opportunities.
Donuts with Santa – SOLD OUT (Naperville)
December 7, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Donuts from Naperville’s DeEtta’s Bakery, a story told by Santa, and photos at the ARRCC. While the 2024 date is already sold out, we’ve kept them on the list so you can keep an eye out for 2025 details.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Tea With Santa (Oak Park)
December 7, 2024 | 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 (Hodgkins)
December 7, 2024 | 9:30am – 11:30am
Breakfast buffet that is free for Hodgkins residents, with a small fee for non-residents.
Holly Jolly Gingerbread Party (Brookfield Zoo)
December 7, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Visit with Santa, decorate gingerbread houses, enjoy brunch and more. Make reservations in advance.
Breakfast with Santa (North Riverside)
December 8, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Each child will receive a gift from Santa, along with enjoying delicious breakfast, playing games, and stopping for a photo op.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (Westmont)
December 8, 2024 | 8:00am – 12:00pm
Visits with Santa and a bake sale at this annual event.
Sundaes with Santa (The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor, Forest Park)
December 8 and 14, 2024 | 10:00am – 5:00pm
Make reservations in advance for sweet visits with Santa.
Christmas Brunch with Santa at Drury Lane (Oak Brook)
December 8, 15, and 22, 2024 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Eggnog, bottomless mimosas, homemade donuts, and more holiday favorites. Grab a family photo with Santa by the 20-foot tree. Tickets for the musical must be purchased separately.
Breakfast with Santa at Harry Caray’s (Chicago)
December 8 and 15, 2024 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Visit with Santa while enjoying breakfast at Navy Pier. Reservations encouraged.
Buffet with Santa & Ms. Claus at Carnivale (Chicago)
December 8, 15, and 22, 2024 | 11:00am – 5:30pm
All-you-can-eat buffet with Santa and Ms. Claus. Adults $55, Children 10 and under $25.
Sundaes with Santa (St. Charles)
December 9, 2024 | 8:45am – 9:30am and 5:15pm – 6:00pm
Visit with Santa, dance, and enjoy sweet treats at Primrose Farm. Register in advance.
Cookies with Santa (Oak Park)
December 11, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Don’t forget your wish list for your photo op with Santa at Oak Park’s annual event. Register in advance.
Pizza and PJs with Santa (Warrenville)
December 13, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Show up in your holiday jammies and enjoy drinks, pizzas and desserts along with a visit with Santa. Cost includes a craft.
Dinner with Santa (Brookfield Zoo)
December 13 – 15, 2024 | 3:30pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy a dinner buffet and visits with Santa, followed by admission to Holiday Magic. Seatings are at 3:30pm or 5:30pm. Purchase tickets in advance.
Breakfast with Santa (Glendale Heights)
December 14, 2024 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be celebrating at Glendale Height’s breakfast. No registration is required.
Breakfast with Santa (Hinsdale)
December 14, 2024 | 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 (Forest Park)
December 14, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Enjoy breakfast, games, crafts, and visits with Santa at this annual event.
Breakfast with Santa (Faith United Methodist Church, Downers Grove)
December 14, 2024 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Visit with Santa and play games at this free event.
Breakfast with Santa (Melrose Park)
December 14, 2024 | 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.
Brunch with Buddy the Elf (Winfield)
December 14, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Enjoy breakfast, with spaghetti! Register in advance.
Sensory Friendly Cookies with Santa (Yorkville)
December 14, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Hosted by ABC Therapy Clinics, this sensory-sensitive event features games and activities.
Breakfast with Santa (Bensenville)
December 14 and 15, 2024 | 10:00am – 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 (La Grange)
December 15, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:00am or 10:30am – 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.
Children’s Breakfast with Santa (Lyons)
December 15, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
This annual event is hosted at Lyons Village Hall.
Breakfast with Santa (Berwyn)
December 15, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Enjoy breakfast and a personal visit with Santa. Reservations are required.
Dinner with the Grinch (St. Charles)
December 17 and 18, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy a sensory-sensitive visit with Santa at Oak Park’s annual event.
Pizza with Santa (Darien)
December 20, 2024 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Celebrate the season with delicious pizza, but don’t forget your coat and flashlight for the candy cane hunt.
Supper with St. Nick at Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
December 20 – 23, 2024 | 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.
A Grinchmas Gathering Breakfast (West Chicago)
December 21, 2024 | 8:00am – 10:00am
Meet Santa and the Grinch at this festive event. Register in advance.
Breakfast with Santa Mrs Claus and Rudolph (Westmont)
December 21, 2024 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Registration is required at Westmont’s holiday celebrations. Visit with Santa for a photo op, enjoy breakfast, and more.
Brunch with the Grinch (Cheney Mansion, Oak Park)
December 21, 2024 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
The Grinch and Max will be at this festive breakfast.
2024 Breakfast with Santa Events and More: Northwestern Suburbs
Breakfast With Santa (Hard Rock Hotel Chicago)
November 28, 2024 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Enjoy a festive breakfast with Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (Franklin Park)
December 7, 2024 | 9:00am – 10:30am
Enjoy breakfast and a personal visit with Santa. Reservations are required.
Breakfast with Santa (Hoffman Estates)
December 7, 2024 | 8:30am and 11:00am
Two seatings are offered, and reservations must be made in advance.
Breakfast with Santa (Prospect Heights)
December 7 and 14, 2024 | 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 7, 2024 | 11:30am – 12:45pm
Enjoy lunch and a personal visit with Santa. Reservations are required.
Pizza with Santa (Streamwood)
December 7, 2024 | 11:30am – 1:00pm
Pizza is served family-style. Reservations are required.
Breakfast with Santa Toy Drive (Elmwood Park)
December 8, 2024 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Arts and crafts and visits with Santa. Guests are encouraged to bring canned good donations.
Brunch with Santa at Rose Hotel (Rosemont)
December 8, 2024 | seatings at 9:00am or 12:00pm
Santa will be at the Thorn Restaurant & Lounge for brunch and photos. Reservations are required.
Breakfast with Santa at Harry Caray’s (Chicago)
December 8 and 15, 2024 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Visit with Santa while enjoying breakfast at Navy Pier. Reservations encouraged.
Buffet with Santa & Ms. Claus at Carnivale (Chicago)
December 8, 15, and 22, 2024 | 11:00am – 5:30pm
All-you-can-eat buffet with Santa and Ms. Claus. Adults $55, Children 10 and under $25.
Pizza with Santa (Medinah)
December 13, 2024 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Registration is required for this event featuring pizza, games, and a bake sale.
Breakfast with Santa (Palatine)
December 14, 2024 | 9:00am – 1:15pm
Reservations must be made in advance for breakfast with the Salt Creek Rural Park District.
Galactic Santa Breakfast (Elgin)
December 14, 2024 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
More details to come.
Breakfast With Santa (Elk Grove Village)
December 14, 2024 | 9:00am – 11:00am
Reservations are required. Children will receive a personal visit from Santa.
Breakfast with Santa (Bartlett)
December 14, 2024 | 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 14, 2024 | 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 Grinch (Wood Dale)
December 15, 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Register in advance to dine with the Grinch at 390 Golf Experience.
Pizza and PJ’s with Santa (Schaumburg)
December 20, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Make crafts and play Christmas games with the Schaumburg Park District. Registration is required.
Breakfast with the Grinch (Itasca)
December 21, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Food, crafts, and visits with the Grinch. Register in advance.
2023 Dining Events No Longer Happening
Brunch with Santa (Wheatstack, Lisle) – Wheatstack permanently closed their doors as of January 1, 2024.
2023 Dining Opportunities Not Yet Announced
- Breakfast with Santa (Scene 75 Entertainment Center, Romeoville) – December 2, 2023
- Breakfast with Santa and The Grinch (Kiddie Academy, Bolingbrook) – December 2, 2023
- Santa Supper (Jenny’s Grill and Banquets, Chicago Ridge) – December 6, 2023
- Holiday Pajama Brunch with Lizzy J Cafe (Time Out Market Chicago) – December 9, 2023
- Brunch with Santa (Rosemont) – December 16, 2023
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!
