While you begin to mark your calendar this December for holiday parties and special events, don't forget to schedule in a photo with Santa! You will likely spot him in a holiday parade or light show, and maybe even at a tree lighting event, but in case you missed the big jolly fellow, he will be coming to a church, restaurant, or other eatery near you! If you are looking for a fun outing with family or friends with kids and you also want to take your annual photo with Santa, look nor further than these festive events. Some of the more quirky ones include Santa Brunch at the Long Island Aquarium, and even a pajama meet and greet with Santa at United Skates of America!
Be sure to check ahead to see if your event requires registration in advance. For some events, a photo comes with the cost of breakfast, but others are BYOC - bring your own camera - so take a look at the fine print and come prepared and ready to eat!
Breakfast with Santa at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY 11010
516-354-3131
Sunday, December 6th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$28 per adult, $16 per child ages 2-13
Enjoy a buffet breakfast including eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, muffins, coffee, tea, juice, cookies and more. Admission also includes a 5X7 photo, holiday treat, visits from characters, and face painting. Reservations are required to attend.
Craft Fair and Breakfast with Santa at Trinity Lutheran Church
40 West Nicholai Street, Hicksville, NY 11801
Saturday, December 12th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RSVP Santa@trinityhisckville.org
Shop among a variety of local vendors, and then have some breakfast and get your picture taken with Santa!
Santa Brunch Buffet at The Coral House
70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510
516-223-6500
Saturday, December 12th, Sunday, December 13th, and Sunday, December 20th, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
$32.95 per adult, $16.95 per child, no charge for children 2 and under
Enjoy a traditional brunch buffet, and receive a complimentary photo with Santa. Reservations will be taken every half hour.
Santa Brunch at the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
516-572-4111
Sunday, December 13th, 10:00 AM
Free with cost of admission
Your admission goes a long way on this day, here it covers a buffet brunch in the waterfront ballroom, where you can eat and meet Santa! Bring your own camera to get a holiday picture.
Brunch with Santa at Windows on the Lake
235 Lake Shore Road, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
631-737-0088
Sunday, December 13th and Sunday, December 20th, 10:30 AM
$37.95 per adult, $16.95 children ages 3-12, children ages 2 and under are free
Treat yourself to a Belgian waffle station, a carving station, a pasta station, a hot station with breakfast classics, and beautiful cold displays of shrimp, fruit, desserts, and more. IIncludes a complimentary glass of champagne or a mimosa.
Breakfast with Santa at Brumidi Lodge
2075 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729
631-422-6934
Sunday, December 13th, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$10 per person, children under 3 are free
Eggs, pancakes, sausages, rolls, coffee, tea, juice and milk will be served. Bring your own camera to grab a picture with Santa!
Santa Brunch with a View at VIEW Restaurant
3 Consuelo Place, Oakdale, NY 11769
Sunday, December 13th and Sunday, December 20th, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM
$35.95 per adult, half-price for children ages 3-12
Menu items (subject to change) include two roasts, omelets, shrimp, crab legs, smoked salmon, bagels and cream cheese, sushi rolls, cold salads, fresh fruit, homemade baked muffins, and gourmet desserts.
Breakfast with Santa at Levittown Lanes
56 Tanners Lane, Levittown, NY 11756
516-731-5700
Saturday, December 19th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$45 per lane
Bowl with Santa at this special holiday brunch of glow-bowling, holiday music, bagels and cream cheese, munchkins, apple or orange juice, and fun games and specials all day.
Brunch with Santa at Watermill Caterers
711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, NY 11787
631-724-3242
Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th, 10:45 AM - 1:45 PM
$41 per adult, $23 per child (ages 3-12)
Enjoy a brunch buffet with jolly ol' Saint Nick! There will be scrambled eggs, French toast, seafood Newburgh, a carving station, a pasta station, a sweets table where you can make your own ice cream sundae, and more! Seating times are 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, and 1:45 PM.
Brunch with Santa at The Crescent Beach Club
333 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709
516-628-3000
Sunday, December 20th, 12:00 PM
$35 per adult, $15 per child
Enjoy a brunch with all of the holiday trimmings, and get your photo with Santa! There will be free face painting for kids, and a free mimosa or bloody mary for adults! No charge for children ages 2 and under.
Brunch with Santa Claus at Giorgio's at Fox Hill
100 Fox Hill Drive, Baiting Hollow, NY 11933
631-727-6076
Sunday, December 20th and Wednesday, December 23rd, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
$36.95 per adult, $19.95 per child (ages 4-12)
Come on down and enjoy Giorgio’s Award Winning Brunch Buffet of Breakfast and Lunch featuring over 50 items to choose from including omelets, french toast and pancakes, a carving station, a pasta station, an ice cream bar, cold antipasto, homemade soup, pastries and cookies, and many more delicious options!
Brunch with Santa in Holbrook at Villa Lombardi's
877 Main Street, Holbrook, NY 11741
631-471-6609
Sunday, December 20th, 11:00 AM and 1:15 PM
$45 per person
The brunch buffet includes a breakfast presentation, omelette station, a kids station, ice cream sundae bar and so much more! Be sure to RSVP.
Brunch With Santa at The Library Cafe
274 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Sunday, December 20th, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
$21.95 per adult, $10.95 per child
The buffet menu will include fresh fruit, mini pastries and bagels, Texas-style french toast, scrambled eggs, pancakes, eggs benedict, and home fries. Santa will also be handing out treats and taking photos with everyone on his “nice list.” Reservations are recommended.
Brunch with Santa and Villa Lombardi's
877 Main Street, Holbrook, NY 11741
Sunday, December 20th, 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$36 per adult, $18 per child ages 3-10
Dine on Villa Lombardi’s gourmet food and kid’s favorites while meeting Santa among plenty of traditional holiday decor.
Brunch with Santa & Friends at United Skates of America
1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford, NY 11783
516-795-5474
Sunday, December 20th, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$20 per adult, $15 per child, children ages 2 and under are free
Kids can wear their Christmas pajamas to this brunch party, complete with pancakes, bacon, cereal, scrambled eggs, bagels, cookies, and hot chocolate!