Breakfast with Santa at The Morton Arboretum
Families gather for a gourmet, holiday-themed buffet breakfast inside the Ginkgo Room. Large floor-to-ceiling windows offer winter views of Meadow Lake, evergreen trees, and prairie grasses. After dining, children can create their own holiday wish lists and share them in person with Santa.
What to Expect
Holiday buffet breakfast overlooking Meadow Lake with Santa visits and wish lists.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
East Side
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
The Morton Arboretum
Food & Drink
A gourmet, holiday-themed buffet breakfast is served; the specific menu has not yet been announced.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
- Parking: The page locates the Ginkgo Restaurant at the Visitor Center, parking lot P-1, East Side.
- Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs are available for loan on-site.
Tips & Advice
- Donors and members can buy tickets before they open to everyone on November 17, so giving or joining early gets you an earlier shot at a date.
- Park in lot P-1 by the Visitor Center on the East Side, because the Ginkgo Restaurant is inside that building.
- Leave time after you eat, because the wish-list making and the visit with Santa come after the buffet breakfast, not during it.
- If weekends don't work for your family, there's also a Wednesday breakfast on December 23, the last date of the season.
Special Events & Promotions
- Arboretum donors get first access to tickets on November 3, and members get access on November 10, before sales open to everyone on November 17.
- Besides the weekend breakfasts, there's a Wednesday breakfast on December 23.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Breakfast with Santa for?
It's a family breakfast. After the meal, each child gets the chance to make a wish list and share it with Santa in person.
What kind of food is served?
It's a gourmet, holiday-themed buffet breakfast. The 2026 menu will be posted closer to the event.
Where should I park?
Park in lot P-1 at the Visitor Center on the East Side. The Ginkgo Restaurant is in the Visitor Center.
How do tickets go on sale?
Arboretum donors can buy first, from November 3. Members can buy from November 10, and everyone else from November 17.
What's the setting like?
Breakfast is in the Ginkgo Room. Its floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the evergreens and prairie grasses around Meadow Lake in winter.
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