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 2024. 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.
It is sold out for 2024. But, mark your calendar for early November 2025 to book your tickets for next year.
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 2023 and even a lunch with Santa near us. Typically Santa breakfast offers a pancake breakfast. But there are also Santa brunches in 2023 near Ann Arbor with a more extensive menu. Or, keep it simple with Donuts with Santa.
Note: This list of Breakfasts with Santa 2024 near Ann Arbor will be updated throughout the season as more events are announced.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Yuletide Breakfast
Cabela’s – 110 Cabela Blvd E Dundee
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Price isn't listed as of 11/3. Expect more details when booking is available
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Yuletide Breakfast
Cabela’s – 110 Cabela Blvd E Dundee
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Price isn't listed as of 11/3. Expect more details when booking is available
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Snacks with Santa
Kensington Metropark Farm Center – 2240 West Buno Road Milford
Time: 10:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $12/person. Plus vehicle entry - $10/day or annual pass
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Santa at Alpha Koney Island
Alpha Koney Island – 4389 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Food Cost
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $19/non-member, $15/member
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $19/non-member, $15/member
Thursday, December 5, 2024
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $19/non-member, $15/member
PJs & Stories with Santa
Saline Rec Center – 1866 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: $19/non-member, $15/member
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Yuletide Breakfast
Cabela’s – 110 Cabela Blvd E Dundee
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Price isn't listed as of 11/3. Expect more details when booking is available
Snacks with Santa
Lake Erie Metropark – 32481 West Jefferson Avenue Brownstown
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $6/person, children under 2 are free. Plus vehicle entry - $10/day or annual pass
Snacks with Santa
Lake Erie Metropark – 32481 West Jefferson Avenue Brownstown
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: $6/person, children under 2 are free. Plus vehicle entry - $10/day or annual pass
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Santa at the Pub
Connor O’Neills – 318 S. Main St Ann Arbor
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: Cost of Food
Friday, December 13, 2024
Cookies with Santa & Joey
Launch Trampoline – 800 W Eisenhower Parkway Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost: $15
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Mrs Claus's Bake Shop
Enchanted Oven – 5241 N. Territorial Rd East Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Cost: Free, RSVP Required
Santa Brunch at Venue
VENUE – 1919 S Industrial Highway Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $36/Adult, $24/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
Snacks with Santa
Kensington Metropark Farm Center – 2240 West Buno Road Milford
Time: 10:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $12/person. Plus vehicle entry - $10/day or annual pass
Santa's Story Time
McDonalds – 16 Ecorse Rd Ypsilanti
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Cost: Not Provided
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Holiday Brunch with Santa
Lake Forest Golf Club – 3110 W Ellsworth Rd Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $42/Adult, $20/ages 4-13
Snacks with Santa
Kensington Metropark Farm Center – 2240 West Buno Road Milford
Time: 10:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $12/person. Plus vehicle entry - $10/day or annual pass
Friday, December 20, 2024
Merry Town Santa at Mancino's
Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders – Saline – 1323 E. Michigan Ave Saline
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: Cost of Food Purchases
Cookies & Cocoa Holiday Swim with Santa
Goldfish Swim School – 2107 W Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Snacks with Santa
Kensington Metropark Farm Center – 2240 West Buno Road Milford
Time: 10:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $12/person. Plus vehicle entry - $10/day or annual pass
Family Bowl with Santa
Station 300 – 830 Woodland Dr Saline
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $15/person
Santa at Christina's Sweet Treats
Christina’s Sweet Treats – 901 W Michigan Avenue Suite B Saline
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: Cost of Food Purchases
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Santa Brunch
Polo Fields Country Club – : 5200 Polo Fields Drive Ann Arbor
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm
Cost: $45/adults, $16/children 12 & under
Monday, December 23, 2024
Merry Town Santa at the Dairy
Washtenaw Dairy – 602 S. Ashley St Ann Arbor
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: Cost of Food Purchases
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 2023 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 2024 visit.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙 | December 3, 2023 9:00am | Breakfast with Santa at Alpha Koney Island, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 3, 2023 11:00am-3:00pm | Cookies with Santa |
| 💙🆓🎟 | December 9, 2023 8:30am-11:30am | Breakfast with Santa at Saline United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 9, 2023 9:00am-10:30am | Breakfast with Santa at Howell Nature Center, Howell Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | December 9, 2023 10:00am-1:00pm | Brunch With Santa at VENUE, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | December 16, 2023 9:30am-10:30am | Breakfast with Santa at St Paul United Church of Christ, Chelsea Michigan |
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