Kids will remember sharing snacks, dinner or breakfast with Santa. One of my favorite Christmas memories is having Breakfast with Santa when I was a child. It was definitely an experience I wanted to share with my daughter. We had breakfast with Santa at Briarwood Mall several times and supper with Santa.
Unfortunately, Briarwood Mall is no longer offering a breakfast with Santa in 2025. But, there are several options to eat with Santa near Ann Arbor throughout Washtenaw County.
Our Experiences with Santa Dining near Ann Arbor
I remember doing breakfast with Santa as a child, so I definitely looked for options when my daughter was a baby. We took my daughter to her first Breakfast with Santa when she was 11 months old. I got a great photo of her staring at Santa from her high chair. Unfortunately, I can’t find my CD drive to share it here.
Dining with Santa is a great, relaxed way to visit Santa. My daughter was always more willing to talk to Santa when he visited our table, or she visited his table. But, Santa sets always intimidated her. I think it felt a bit like being on stage.
Even better, most brunches with Santa near us allow you to bring your own camera to get a picture with Santa
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If you are attending Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village, I do recommend their Supper with Santa program. We did it in 2010 when my daughter was 4. She was old enough for Greenfield Village’s Holiday Nights and young enough to enjoy meeting Santa and Mrs Claus. We took a horse drawn carriage ride from the Greenfield Village entrance to Taste of History. We then enjoyed dinner, storytime, and crafts. Then we were able to get this great photo with Santa and Mrs Claus.
Mark your calendar for early November 2025 to book your tickets before it sells out.
Events and Restaurants with Santa in Ann Arbor Area
There are typically a number of opportunities for Santa breakfasts near Ann Arbor. There are also dinner with Santa 2025 and even a lunch with Santa near us. Typically Santa breakfast offers a pancake breakfast. But there are also Santa brunches in 2025 near Ann Arbor with a more extensive menu. Or, keep it simple with Donuts with Santa.
Note: This list of Breakfasts with Santa 2025 near Ann Arbor will be updated throughout the season as more events are announced.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $20/non-member, $16/member
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $20/non-member, $16/member
Thursday, December 4, 2025
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $20/non-member, $16/member
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $20/non-member, $16/member
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Children's Lunch with Santa
St Joseph Catholic Church Ida – 8295 Van Aiken St Ida
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Santa Brunch at Venue
VENUE – 1919 S Industrial Highway Ann Arbor
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $43.20/Adult, $28.80/kids 10 & under, Free 2 & under
Donuts & Selfies with Santa
Smokehouse 52 BBQ Chelsea – 125 S Main Street Chelsea
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: Free
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Santa Brunch
Polo Fields Country Club – : 5200 Polo Fields Drive Ann Arbor
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Cost: $50/adults, $20/children 5-12 (Free Kids 4 & under). Members save $5 on Adult tickets
Events We are Watching For
Many events repeat year after year. The following breakfasts with Santas near Ann Arbor were offered in the past and have not yet announced for 2025 when we last looked. We check events periodically through November and December.
Brewed Awakenings decided not to host Santa in 2023, we will check to see if they add a 2025 visit.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🎟 | November 16, 2024 9:00am | Yuletide Breakfast at Cabela’s, Dundee Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 23, 2024 9:00am | Yuletide Breakfast at Cabela’s, Dundee Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | November 30, 2024 10:30am-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙 | December 1, 2024 10:00am-2:00pm | Santa at Alpha Koney Island at Alpha Koney Island, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 7, 2024 9:00am | Yuletide Breakfast at Cabela’s, Dundee Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 7, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 7, 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Lake Erie Metropark, Brownstown Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 8, 2024 3:00pm-5:00pm | Santa at the Pub at Connor O’Neills, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙 | December 13, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm | Cookies with Santa & Joey at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 14, 2024 10:00am-11:30am | Mrs Claus's Bake Shop at Enchanted Oven, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 14, 2024 10:30am-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙 | December 14, 2024 12:00pm-1:30pm | Santa's Story Time at McDonalds, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 15, 2024 10:00am-2:00pm | Holiday Brunch with Santa at Lake Forest Golf Club, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 15, 2024 10:30am-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙 | December 20, 2024 5:00pm-7:00pm | Merry Town Santa at Mancino's at Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders – Saline, Saline Michigan |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 20, 2024 7:00pm-8:30pm | Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Swim with Santa at Goldfish Swim School, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 21, 2024 10:30am-3:00pm | Snacks with Santa at Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford MI |
| 💙🎟 | December 21, 2024 11:00am-2:00pm | Family Bowl with Santa at Station 300, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | December 21, 2024 1:00pm-2:00pm | Santa at Christina's Sweet Treats at Christina’s Sweet Treats, Saline Michigan |
| 💙 | December 23, 2024 4:00pm-7:00pm | Merry Town Santa at the Dairy at Washtenaw Dairy, Ann Arbor Mchigan |
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