Breakfast with Santa at Franklin Park Conservatory
Chris Cakes pancake catering flips pancakes for guests to catch for their breakfast. Visitors can enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage along with mandarin oranges, real orange juice, hot chocolate, and coffee. Guests also get to visit with Santa during the event.
Dec 19 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Members: $24 per adult (13+) and $16 per child (3–12); children under 2 are free. Non-members: $26 per adult and $18 per child (3–12); children 2 and under are free. Conservatory admission is not included.
Hours
8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Food & Drink
The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, mandarin oranges, real orange juice, and hot chocolate or coffee.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve a place for every guest, including children under 3, because reservations are required for the whole party.
- Choose an arrival slot when booking and arrive within 15 minutes of it, as the reservation is not valid for arrival at any time.
- Reserve early if you need a particular arrival slot; some slots sell out quickly.
- Add separate Conservatory admission to your plans if you want to visit beyond the breakfast event.
- Members should make reservations too; membership does not remove the reservation requirement.
Special Events & Promotions
- Members have separate reservation pricing.
- Children under 2 are free for members; children 2 and under are free for non-members.
- Santa visits during the December 19–20 event.
- Separate Conservatory admission must be reserved to visit the Conservatory.
Links & Contact
Run by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event suitable for families with young children?
Yes. It is a family event, and every guest, including children under 3, needs a reservation.
What does the breakfast include?
Chris Cakes serves all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, mandarin oranges, orange juice, and hot chocolate or coffee. Guests can also visit Santa.
Do I need to reserve in advance, and can arrival slots sell out?
Reservations are required for every guest, including members, and some arrival slots sell out quickly.
How do the selected arrival times work?
Choose an arrival time when reserving and arrive within 15 minutes of that time; the reservation does not allow arrival at any time.
Does the reservation include access to the Conservatory?
No. Breakfast with Santa reservations cover breakfast and visiting Santa only. Reserve separate Conservatory admission if you want to visit.
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