Illustration of Santa reading a storybook to children sitting on cushions beside a decorated tree (GardenFest Santa Brunches)
Christmas Parties

GardenFest Santa Brunches

Guests dine on a festive brunch buffet that includes Garden admission. Following the meal, visitors can meet Santa to share their wish lists while enjoying hot cocoa and treats. Families are encouraged to take photos to capture their holiday memories.

Dec 5 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Neighborhood

Henrico

Food & Drink

The event includes a brunch buffet, followed by hot cocoa and treats; this season’s menu details are not yet posted.

Location

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book through OpenTable as soon as reservations open on November 1, 2026, because brunches run only on six weekend dates in December.
  • Have the kids write their wish lists before you come, because Santa visits each table group after brunch.
  • Bring a charged phone or camera to capture the Santa visit, hot cocoa and treats that follow the brunch buffet.
  • If your GPS sends you somewhere other than the front entrance, change Richmond to Henrico in the address.
  • Leave time to explore the Garden before or after you eat, because Garden admission comes with your brunch ticket.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the brunch ticket include?

Each ticket includes Garden admission, the brunch buffet and a visit with Santa.

How do we reserve?

Book through OpenTable. Reservations open on November 1, 2026.

What's on the menu?

This year's menu is still being finalized, so watch for it closer to the brunch dates.

What happens after brunch?

Everyone gets to meet Santa, with hot cocoa and treats.

What should we bring?

Bring the kids' wish lists for Santa and a phone or camera for photos.

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