Supper with St. Nick at The Morton Arboretum
Guests can enjoy an elegant, holiday-themed gourmet buffet dinner in the Arbor Room. Following dinner, children have the opportunity to visit with Santa and share their wishlists in front of a cozy, crackling fireplace.
What to Expect
Holiday buffet dinner and fireside wishlist sharing with Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (infants 2 and younger are free)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
The Morton Arboretum
Food & Drink
The event serves an elegant, holiday-themed gourmet buffet dinner; the 2026 menu will be available closer to the event.
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: 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- Parking: Park in lot P-21 at the Thornhill Education Center on the West Side.
- Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs are available for loan.
Tips & Advice
- Join as an Arboretum member or donor if you want first choice of evening, because they can buy tickets one or two weeks before the general sale.
- Be ready on Tuesday, November 17 if you're not a member, because that's when tickets open to everyone for the four December evenings.
- Head to the West Side and park in lot P-21, which serves the Thornhill Education Center where supper is held.
- Let children know their turn with Santa comes after supper, when each child gets to share a wishlist by the fire.
Special Events & Promotions
- Arboretum donors and members can buy tickets early, ahead of the general sale on Tuesday, November 17.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the evening?
Families sit down to a holiday-themed gourmet buffet dinner in the Arbor Room. After supper, every child gets a chance to share their wishlist with Santa in front of a crackling fire.
What's on the menu?
It's a holiday-themed gourmet buffet. The 2026 menu will be published closer to the event.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets go on sale to Arboretum donors on Tuesday, November 3, to members on Tuesday, November 10, and to everyone on Tuesday, November 17.
Where do I park?
Park in lot P-21 on the West Side, next to the Thornhill Education Center, where supper is held in the Arbor Room and Founder's Room.
Is it suited to young children?
Yes. It's designed for families, and every child gets a turn to share their wishlist with Santa after supper.
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