Santa Claus is coming to town! Grab your camera and head out with the family for a morning of fun and enjoy Breakfast with Santa. Most of these events require the advanced purchase of tickets and many sell out. It’s a great opportunity to see Santa with a smaller amount of people.
*This list will be updated as more event information becomes available.
Breakfast with Santa: Polaris Fashion Place
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Lower Level by Macy’s
Details: California Pizza Kitchen hosts Breakfast with Santa, an intimate time for families to meet and greet with Santa. Cost is $8 per person. To register, please pay exact cash or check to Guest Reception located on the Upper Level across from JCPenney.
Website: Polaris Mall
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Grove City Girl’s Club Breakfast with Santa
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: 2140 Sonora Drive
Details: Their famous Secret Santa shop will be open for your little ones to shop, Face Painting, Live DJ, Free Digital Pictures with Santa and Cookie Decorating! Enjoy homemade pancakes, bacon, sausage and of course Santa!!
$5.00 Per person (all ages)
Website: Grove City Girl’s Club
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Breakfast with Santa
(Presented by Texas de Brazil and Benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ohio)
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Location: Texas de Brazil at Easton Town Center
Details: Enjoy a Texas de Brazil breakfast menu, a surprise visit from Santa and children’s entertainment. Early-bird ticket sales through Nov. 17 are $30 for adults, $17 for children 12 and under, and $3 for children under 2.
Website: Texas de Brazil Event
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The GRAND of Dublin Christmas Prelude
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: The GRAND of Dublin (4500 John Shields Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017)
Details: Various activities are scheduled throughout the day including Breakfast with Santa at 9 am, musical performances, crafts and a Secret Santa Shop. $3 for tickets.
Event page: The GRAND
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Breakfast with Santa: Pickerington
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 8 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Location: Pickerington Senior Citizens (150 Hereford Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147)
Details: In addition to a meal there is a secret Santa shop, music, crafts and bake sale. Admission must be purchased through the Parks and Rec Department and are $6, Children 2 & under free.
Website: City of Pickerington
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Breakfast with Santa: Integrity Athletics
Date: December 2nd, 2017
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Integrity Athletics (8185 Business Way, Plain City, OH 43064)
Details: Cost is $15 per child and parents must attend the event. Activities will include meet and greet with Santa, donuts, crafts, inflatables, face painting, trampoline time and more.
Website: Integrity Athletics
American Girl Welcomes Santa
Dates: December 3rd and December 24th, 2017
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Location: American Girl store at Easton Town Center
Details: Enjoy a delicious meal and bring your camera.
For events that require reservations, please call 877-247-5223.
Website: American Girl
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Dine with Santa: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Dates: December 9th and 10th, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Details: Meet Santa, take home a photo, see up-close animal encounters and enjoy a kid healthy brunch while sharing your holiday wishes!
Website: Columbus Zoo
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Meijer Holiday Character Breakfast: Gahanna
Date: December 9th, 2017
Time: Seatings on the hour (8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am)
Location: CenterPoint Church Gahanna (620 McCutcheon Rd., Gahanna OH 43230)
Details: A catch-all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with a special performance by Columbus Children’s Theatre, crafts, face painting, and storytelling.
Website: Meijer Holiday Character Breakfast
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Cookies with Santa: Franklin Park Conservatory
Dates: December 16th & 17th, 2017
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Details: Decorate a holiday sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles. Santa and two of his live reindeer make a special appearance.
Website: Franklin Park Conservatory
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Breakfast with Santa: Rusty Bucket
Date: December 9th, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Locations: All 10 Central Ohio Rusty Bucket locations
Details: Call to make a reservation. Breakfast is $5 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Toys for Tots. Guests are also encouraged to donate new or gently used coats which will be donated to the Salvation Army.
Website: Rusty Bucket Breakfast with Santa
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Breakfast with Santa: United Methodist Church
Date: Date yet to be announced, check their website for updates!
Time: 9 am – 11 am
Location: Hilliard United Methodist Church (5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, Ohio 43016)
Details: Includes breakfast, photo and crafts. Must register at the Hilliard/Ray Patch YMCA by December 5th.
Facebook: Breakfast with Santa
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Breakfast with Santa: Reynoldsburg
Date: December 16th, 2017
Time: 9:00-11:00 am
Location: Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 1520 Davidson Drive
Details: You must register for this event by December 8th. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus.
Website: City of Reynoldsburg
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Breakfast with Santa at Bravo
Date: December 16th, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. on Bethel Rd. and 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Crossroads Location
Details: Delicious Breakfast items for $12.95, arts and crafts, and tell Santa your secrets!
Website: Bravo Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Dates: Dec. 16 (New Albany) Dec. 17 (Dublin) December 23 (Columbus)
Time: Varies by location, call stores to confirm
Location: Oakland Nurseries (select locations)
Cost: Starting at $3 for children, $6 for adults and up, call stores for details
Website: Oakland Nurseries