Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa around Columbus

There’s something magical about sharing cookies or breakfast with Santa. There are plenty of opportunities for breakfast with Santa around Columbus, as well as cookies or lunch/dinner with Santa. 

These events are great opportunities to get photos with Santa, and will create lasting Christmas memories.

Make your plans early for breakfast with Santa around Columbus.  Many events require reservations and will fill up, so plan accordingly.

Please leave a comment if you know of other opportunities to dine with Santa!

Cookies with Santa and Breakfast with Santa for 2024

Breakfast with Santa at Pickerington Senior Center

December 7, 2024. Music, craft table for children, a Secret Santa shop, a bake sale, and interaction with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Three times to choose from: 8:00am, 9:30am, or 11:00am.

$10/person and 2 and under free. Tickets must be pre-ordered. Tickets for the activity are only available through the Parks and Recreation Department starting November 1st, until sold out.  All proceeds go to the Senior Center. Details here.

Breakfast with Santa in Reynoldsburg

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 1520 Davidson Drive. Pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit, plus treats and crafts! Spend the morning getting into the holiday spirit with Santa and friends. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident).

Participants must pre-register. 614.322.6800. Register online here, or in person at Reynoldsburg City Hall (8a-5p Mon-Fri) 7232 East Main Street.

Grove City YMCA Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Enjoy a hot breakfast, fruit, juice, milk and coffee, plus making crafts, decorating cookies, and visiting with Santa. Feel free to bring your own camera to take your child’s picture with the Santa. 

$15 per family attending (max 5 members per registration). Must pre-register at Grove City YMCA. Details here.

Brunch with Santa in Upper Arlington

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Join Santa for a brunch buffet at the beautiful Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park (4 time slots).

Children can visit with Santa for pictures and to share Christmas wishes. Children must register with one parent/guardian or responsible adult. Don’t forget to bring your camera for a picture with Santa! No strollers please.

Pricing is $12-$26 depending on residency. Register today at parks.uaoh.net

Find more holiday fun in Upper Arlington. 

Upper Arlington Winter Festival, Visits with Santa, and other holiday fun

Breakfast with Santa at North YMCA 

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. enjoy a pancake Breakfast at the North YMCA with an appearance by Santa. Participants will receive breakfast options, take home craft stations, games, cookie decorating, and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa! 1640 Sandalwood Pl, Columbus, Ohio 43229.

Adults: $15/person, Kids/Teens: $5/person, Family of 4 or more $20. Register here. 

Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Westerville Central High School

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, link sausage, coffee and orange drink. Visit by Santa, plus a silent auction and holiday music from Westerville Central’s music students.

Proceeds benefit music programs at WCHS. $12 (ages 13+), $6 (ages 1-12), Under 1 year old is Free. Details here.

Santa Breakfast and Craft Fair at Dublin Scioto High School

Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 am – 3 pm (breakfast until noon) Dublin Scioto High School PTO is hosting its Annual I-Hop Santa Breakfast and Craft Fair extravaganza to raise funds for its many initiatives including after prom, academic recognitions and teacher grants. Tickets are $13 in advance and are limited; purchase here. $15 at the door if seats remain.

Enjoy IHOP pancakes, craft fair, raffles, silent auction, games/crafts for kids, and photos with Santa. 

Santa at Scioto for Breakfast and Craft Fair at Dublin Scioto High School

 

Breakfast with Santa at Prairie Township Community Center

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. Santa’s coming to the Prairie Township Community Center to eat breakfast with you and your family! It will be a magical morning where kids will visit with Santa and discuss their Christmas wishes. Families will also be able to work on a special craft project during breakfast. 

Residents $12, Non-residents $15, Children (0-2) are Free. Make reservations here.

Breakfast with Santa at Thornville UMC

December 7, 2024, 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy breakfast with the man himself! Including pancakes, eggs, juice, and more at the Thornville United Methodist Church from 8:30a.m. – 11a.m. Learn more and follow this event.
The Thornville United Methodist Church 30 E. Columbus Street, Thornville, Ohio

Breakfast with Santa at Chick-fil-A Market Grandview Yard

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9 am – 11 am. Bring the little ones in for a jolly good morning with crafts, games and pictures with Santa at Chick-fil-A Grandview Yard, 807 W. Third Ave.
Only a limited amount of tables available – no reservation required! 

Celtic Christmas and Cookies with Santa

Saturday, December 7, 2024. Shop the Celtic Marketplace with local small businesses while the kids shop in the Secret Santa Shop. Families can also make reservations for Breakfast with Santa OR Cookies with Santa!

– Breakfast with Santa at 10 am or 12 pm. Pancake meals includes sausage/eggs and juice/milk/coffee/tea. Gluten Free available upon request. Cost $8.00/person. Don’t forget your camera!
The Shamrockers will be performing Irish Christmas dances while your eat

– Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 2 pm.  Enjoy Irish dance performances by the Shamrockers. Snack includes a Christmas themed cookies to be decorated by guests and includes punch/milk/coffee/tea. Cost $5.00/person. Don’t forget your camera!

Registration details here. or on Facebook. Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St, Dublin. 

Donuts with Santa at Jolly Pirate

Sunday, December 7, 2024 from 4 pm – 7 pm. 

Santa is coming to Grove City Jolly Pirate. Take FREE pictures with Santa. Every kid 12 and under will get a FREE donut!

3118 Southwest Blvd Grove City, OH 43123

Santa Brunch at Pinnacle

December 8, 2024. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a buffet brunch with Santa, including a meat carving station, pancake bar, and hot chocolate bar! $50 adults, $25 kids age 4-12, Free for children 3 and under. Event is full. Details. 

Pinnacle Golf Club, 1500 Pinnacle Club Dr., Grove City

Dave and Buster’s Hilliard Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Columbus! Skip the long line at the mall and score an exclusive meet & greet. Invite your family & friends along to visit our one-stop-Santa-shop and enjoy a morning of holiday fun. 

 – Santa Ticket: Santa’s breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, tea, & assorted juices, $10 Power Card® with Unlimited Video Game Play, personal photo with Santa, merry & bright activities, taxes, and a suggested 18% gratuity. 

 – Elf Ticket: Santa’s breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, tea, & assorted juices, taxes, and a suggested 18% gratuity.

3665 Park Mill Run Dr.  Register here. 

Dave & Buster’s Polaris Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 9 am – 11 am.
Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Polaris! Skip the long line at the mall and score an exclusive meet & greet. Invite your family & friends along to visit our one-stop-Santa-shop and enjoy a morning of holiday fun. Register here. 

• Santa Ticket: Santa’s breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, tea, & assorted juices, $10 Power Card® with Unlimited Video Game Play, personal photo with Santa, merry & bright activities, taxes, and a suggested 18% gratuity. 
• Elf Ticket: Santa’s breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, tea, & assorted juices, taxes, and a suggested 18% gratuity.

Breakfast with Santa at Landoll’s Mohican Castle

December 8 and 15, 2024. Seatings betweeen 9 am and 11 am.

Santa is coming to The Castle for a breakfast buffet! After breakfast, join in the fun with holiday-themed crafts that will bring out your creativity and festive spirit. Space is limited and tickets are required. Adults: $33, Children 2-12: $25, 2 & Under Free (Tax and Gratuity Included in the Ticket Price). Details here.

Evening at the North Pole at Westerville Community Center

Friday, December 13, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Santa’s elves will serve a light meal with a special dessert and beverages. Santa will share great stories from the North Pole! Christmas crafts and a sing-a-long will get everyone in the holiday spirit! Ages 8 and under with parent, $15 per child; $10 per adult, free for under 1. Pre-registration required.

Registration required; no walk-ins! Activity #608603-01 Details here. (now on waitlist)

Hilliard YMCA Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd. 
Pancake Breakfast at the Hilliard United Methodist Church with an appearance by Santa. Participants will receive breakfast options, take home craft stations, games, cookie decorating, and an opportunity to take pictures with Santa!

Register for seating times: 9-9:30a, 9:30-10a, 10-10:30a, 10:30-11a. You MUST register! The cost is: Member: $4/person; Non-Member: $5/person. You may register online, or in the branch.

Lunch with Santa at North High Brewing

Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 11 am – 1 pm
North High Brewing – Dublin, 56 North High Street 
Get ready to feast on delicious brunch favorites while hanging out with the big man himself, Santa Claus! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled morning of food, drinks, and holiday cheer. Don’t forget to snap a picture with Santa to capture the memories. See Eventbrite.

Breakfast with Santa at Franklin Park Conservatory

December 14-15, and December 21-22, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Registrations are required for all guests, including members, and are available now!

“Catch” your breakfast from Katie’s Pancakes who will be onsite flipping pancakes. Enjoy all the pancakes and sausage you can eat, plus fresh orange juice or coffee and a visit with the big guy himself, Santa! 

 Kids are encouraged to bring a letter to Santa that they can drop in his bag. Registration costs are $22-$24 per guest, $16-$18 per child (3-12) and free for children under 3 years. 

A reservation to Breakfast with Santa does not include admission to the Conservatory. If guests would like to visit the Conservatory they should reserve tickets online or at the Visitor Center. Read more about Holidays at Franklin Park Conservatory.

A Very Merry Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus

December 14-15, 2024 at 10 am – 1 pm. Santa is coming to Town Hall Short North, and families can visit and grab a bite to eat or a pastry. There is no minimum required purchase to visit with Santa; RSVP doesn’t guarantee a table; first come, first served. Registration details here.

TownHall Short North 792 North High Street

Breakfast with Santa at Oakland Nursery New Albany

December 15, 2024 from 9 am – 11 am. Santa will visit children while they enjoy light breakfast food and refreshments. No reservations required. Call 614-917-1020 for more information, or see details here. 

Brunch with Santa at Oak & Brazen Wine Co.

Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy a limited brunch menu and get photos with Santa. Details here. 

Oak & Brazen Wine Co., 38 E Winter St, Delaware

Santa Brunch and Not Your Mama’s Market at BrewDog Dogtap

December 15, 2024. Santa Brunch and holiday shopping event. Brunch reservations recommended. Details and registration tba.

St. Brigid of Kildare Women’s Club Cookies with Santa

Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4:30 – 5:30 PM or 6:00 – 7:00PM at the St. Brigid School cafeteria. Kick off Christmas Break with elf games, pictures with Santa (take your own), letters to the North Pole, cookies and more!

Each child will receive two cookies to frost and decorate. Take home bags will be available.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Each session is limited to 100 children. $12 per child. Pre-registration is required.

Registration will open at 10 PM on December 1, 2024 via the parish website www.stbrigidofkildare.org. Please search “Cookies with Santa”. Details. 

Breakfast with Santa at Cherry Valley Hotel

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. Join jolly old Saint Nick and his merry band of elves on. Guests are invited to feast on a hot breakfast buffet while little ones enjoy their own special buffet at their own height. Santa will make a special visit at each table while kids enjoy crafts. There will also be fun giveaways!

Adult $20, Children (Ages 5-10) $10, Children (Ages 0-4) Free. Details here.

Brunch with Santa at The Keep

Saturday, December 21 2024 from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Enjoy a magical brunch with Santa at the Keep in the historic LeVeque Tower, with a festive morning filled with delicious treats, holiday cheer, and a chance for the kids to share their Christmas wishes with Santa himself!

Delta Omicron Sigma Breakfast with Santa

December 21, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 

Join us for a magical morning at Delta Omicron Sigma’s Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, take photos with Santa and spread some holiday cheer while supporting the DOS Scholarship Fund. This is a perfect way to spend time with your children while bringing the cheer of the season to the youth of Columbus.

Tickets are just $10. Details and purchase tickets here. 

Applebees, 2755 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Other photo opportunities with Santa

Looking for other opportunities to hang with Santa? There are TONS of events where kids can get photos with Santa, including many free opportunities!

Where to find Santa Pictures around Columbus

Find more breakfast with Santa below!

TBA for 2024

Cookies with Santa in Marysville
tba 2024 from 5 pm – 7 pm. Come spend an evening with Santa and enjoy holiday cookies & milk. Coloring pages for the kids, plus sweet treats and swag bags for the adults. Plenty of photos ops with Santa too!

Tickets are $12 for first child and $7 each additional child. Reserve tickets here.

105 North Main Street Marysville, OH 43040

Night at the North Pole at Restored Church

tba from 6 pm – 8 pm. Enjoy breakfast (for dinner) and pictures with Santa. One of Santa’s reindeer is joining us this year. Make reservations here.

Restored Church, 4747 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, OH 43123

Christmas Celebration with Santa!

tba 2024, 9:00 am – 11:00 AM. Coffee Connections of Hilliard, Main Street, Hilliard. 
Annual breakfast with Santa includes Pancake breakfast & hot cocoa bar by donation. Full Coffee Connections menu available inside for purchase. FREE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: Pictures with Santa, BYO Ornament or Frame, Christmas Cookie Decorating, Reindeer Roundup Scavenger Hunt Coloring Pages & Christmas Countdown. Details here.

No reservations needed! Proceeds will benefit the Conkey Memorial Foundation and go directly to their “adopt a family” program this holiday season!

Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus) at Ten Pin Alley

TBA 2024. Breakfast items include beverages, pastries, fruit, and a buffet of breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, mini quiches, and roasted vegetable medley.

Cost is $19.99/adults, $11.99/children 10 and under. Reservations are required. Details here. Call 614-876-2475 x 2 for reservations, info@tenpinalley.com.

Breakfast with Santa 

TBA 2024 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Register for the Annual RMHC Breakfast With Santa. The event is family-friendly and geared for children of all ages. Children will be able to visit with Santa and enjoy a delicious and magical breakfast. Professional photographers will be providing complimentary digital photos. Location for this year’s event is TBD. 

Tickets are $40 for adult, $25 donation for 10 and under, $5 donation for 2 and under. Choose from two sessions: 9 a.m or 12 p.m. All proceeds benefit RMHC of Central Ohio. Register here. 

Hofbrauhaus Columbus – Family Night with Santa

tba 2024 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy family night with Santa! Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Stilt Walkers, and Meet & Greet with Santa Claus.

Kids eat free for Family Night only with each adult entree purchase. Limit 1 kids meal per child. Details here.

Dinner with Santa at Hilliard Chick-fil-A

tba 2024 from 5 pm – 7 pm. Celebrate this holiday season with us! We will be joined by Santa Clause for a night of merry and fun! See Facebook event page (we don’t know if reservations are required). 

Breakfast with Santa at Powell YMCA

tba 2024, from 9 am – 10 am.
Breakfast with Santa is BACK. Come join us for pancakes, fruit, juice, milk and coffee. Enjoy making crafts, and visiting with Santa. Bring your own camera to take your child’s picture with the Santa. EVENT TAKES PLACE IN STUDIO 2! Registration required.

Liberty Township/Powell YMCA, 7798 North Liberty Road, Powell, OH 43065

Blystone’s Farm Breakfast with Santa

tba 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at The Barn at Blystone Farm. Bring the whole family to the Farm and join Santa for breakfast, cookie Decorating, crafts, face painting, and pictures with Santa.

Cost is $20/person, Children (0-2) are Free. Purchase tickets here. The Barn at Blystone Farm, 8677 Oregon Road, Canal Winchester

Brunch with Santa at Golf Club of Dublin
tba 2024 at 10 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, or 12:30 pm. Full brunch available, including kids selections.

Cost: $45 Adults | $15- Ages 12 & Under, Ages 4 & Under- Free with adult purchase. See website or call 614.792.3825 x2 or for more information and reservations.