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 2025

Delta Omicron Sigma Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, November 29, 2025 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

Breakfast with Santa at Pickerington Senior Center

December 6, 2025. 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 3, until sold out.  All proceeds go to the Senior Center. Details here.

Pickerington Holiday Spirit: Shopping, Tree Lighting, breakfast with Santa, and more

Breakfast with Santa in Reynoldsburg

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

Donuts with Santa at Crooked Can Brewery

Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9 am – 11 am. Enjoy donuts, refreshments, children’s activities and a visit with Santa. Entry fee is a new, unwrapped toy or in-kind donation. RSVP not required. Details on Facebook.

5354 Center Street, Hilliard, OH

Brunch with Santa in Upper Arlington

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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.

Registration for Breakfast & Brunch with Santa opens November 5 at 6 am at parks.uaoh.net. (NOW ON WAITLIST)

Find more holiday fun in Upper Arlington. 

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

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

Saturday, December 6, 2025 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 6, 2025 from 9 am – 1 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 $15 and are limited; purchase here. May be available 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 6, 2025 at 8:30 a.m./10 a.m./11:30 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

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Enjoy breakfast with the man himself! Including pancakes, eggs, juice, and more at the Thornville United Methodist Church. Learn more and follow this event.

The Thornville United Methodist Church 30 E. Columbus Street, Thornville, Ohio

Celtic Christmas and Cookies with Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025. 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. 

Santa Brunch at Pinnacle

Sunday, December 7, 2025. 10 a.m. – 12:15 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! $52 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 7, 2025
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 7, 2025, 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 7, 14, 21, 2025. Seatings between 8:30 am and 12 pm
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: $34.99, Children 4-12: $19.99, 2 & Under Free (Tax and Gratuity Included in the Ticket Price). Details here.

Evening at the North Pole at Westerville Community Center

Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:00 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)

Breakfast with Santa at Oakland Nursery New Albany

December 13, 2025 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. 

Hilliard YMCA Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Pancake Breakfast 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.
NOTE: Please check location upon registration

Breakfast with Santa at Coffee Connections

Saturday, December 13, 2025, 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, Reindeer Roundup Scavenger Hunt, and Coloring Pages. Details here.

No reservations needed!

Breakfast with Santa at Franklin Park Conservatory

December 13-14, and December 20-21, 2025 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.

Bowl With Santa at Ten Pin Alley

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11am – 2pm. All kids in attendance will enjoy one free game of bowling and 1 hour of unlimited arcade play.

Guests will also have the opportunity to write letters to Santa, take photos with him, and win giveaway prizes! Head to bowlero.com/bowl-with-santa to RSVP today. 

Bowl With Santa at Bowlero Sawmill

Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 11am – 2pm. All kids in attendance will enjoy one free game of bowling and 1 hour of unlimited arcade play.

Guests will also have the opportunity to write letters to Santa, take photos with him, and win giveaway prizes! Head to bowlero.com/bowl-with-santa to RSVP today

Donuts with Santa at Jolly Pirate

Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 3 pm – 6 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

Lunch with Santa at North High Brewing

Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 11 am – 2 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 details here.

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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, 2025 via the parish website www.stbrigidofkildare.org. Click the “Advent” banner at the top of the site to find the link. Details. 

Breakfast with Santa at Cherry Valley Hotel

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. or 11:30 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 $25, Children (Ages 5-10) $12, Children (Ages 0-4) Free. Details here.

Breakfast with Santa at North YMCA

Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9 am – 11 am
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! 

Adults: $15/person, Kids/Teens: $5/person, Family of 4 or more $20. Register here. 
North YMCA, 1640 Sandalwood Place, Columbus, OH 43229

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 2025 

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! 

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

tba 2025. Santa Brunch and holiday shopping event. Brunch reservations recommended. Details and registration tba.

Brunch with Santa at The Keep

TBA 2025 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!