Supper with Santa
Guests enjoy a festive evening meal featuring macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, ziti marinara, winter salad, breadsticks, and desserts such as brownies and Christmas cookies. Drink selections include hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, juice boxes, coffee, and tea. Every child attending receives a complimentary Bright Nights souvenir.
What to Expect
Holiday buffet including vehicle admission to Bright Nights at Forest Park.
Event Details
Food & Drink
The buffet includes winter salad with cranberry vinaigrette, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders with dipping sauces, ziti marinara, breadsticks, rolls, Christmas cookies, brownies, hot chocolate with whipped cream, juice boxes, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and tea.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $30 per person; $15 for children under 12; children under 2 free. Each paid reservation receives one complimentary Bright Nights at Forest Park vehicle admission. Additional vehicle admission tickets, if required, are $20 each plus a $2 ticket fee. – Get tickets
- Hours: Seatings: 5:30PM, 6:00PM, 6:30PM, and 7:00PM.
- Parking: Bright Nights traffic enters from Sumner Avenue; cars cannot cut into the line from side streets, and traffic lanes may be organized with cones on busy nights.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve and prepay for one of the four seating times, since each seating is limited to 40 guests.
- Plan for Bright Nights admission as well as the supper reservation, because entry through Bright Nights is required.
- Use the one included vehicle admission with a paid reservation, and budget for extra passes if your group needs them.
- If you need another vehicle pass, buy it for $20 plus a $2 ticket fee.
- Follow the Sumner Avenue traffic line and do not try to enter from a side street, where cutting in is not allowed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 2 enter free.
- Children under 12 have a discounted ticket.
- Each paid reservation includes one complimentary Bright Nights vehicle admission; additional vehicle admission tickets cost extra.
- Children attending receive a complimentary Bright Nights souvenir.
- Four seating sessions are offered on the listed event dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve ahead?
Yes. Pre-paid reservations are required, and each seating is limited to 40 people.
What food and drinks are served?
The meal includes winter salad, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, ziti marinara, breadsticks, rolls and butter, Christmas cookies, brownies, hot chocolate, juice boxes, coffee and tea.
What does a reservation include for Bright Nights?
Each paid reservation includes one Bright Nights at Forest Park vehicle admission. Additional vehicle admissions are available if needed, and admission through Bright Nights is required.
What do children receive?
Each child attending receives a complimentary Bright Nights souvenir.
How many seating choices are available?
There are four seating choices, with a maximum capacity of 40 people per seating.
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