# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Atlanta, 2026

> We found 21 Santa outings for little kids in and around Atlanta with 2026 dates: 4 breakfasts and brunches and 17 photo spots and visits. Ten are free. The first visits start Nov 7. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 21 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta** at Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315. When: Sat, Dec 5 and Sun, Dec 6, 2026. Time: Times on the ticket page. Price: $35 non-members ages 3 and up; $25 members; 2 and under free; includes daytime zoo admission. Official page: https://zooatlanta.org/event/cookies-with-santa/
- **Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek** at Park Place at Newtown, 3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Breakfast 9am or 10:30am; Snacks with Santa 1:30pm or 3pm. Price: $20 resident child, $30 non-resident child. City-run breakfast with music and holiday crafts. Registration opens Sun, Nov 1 at 8am. There's also an adaptive recreation Lunch with Santa at noon. Official page: https://johnscreekga.gov/recreation-parks/featured-events/breakfast-with-santa/
- **A Day with Santa in Kennesaw** at Ben Robertson Community Center and Depot Park, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Breakfast 8:30 or 10am; free walk-up photos 12:30–2:30pm; parade 6pm. Price: Breakfast $10 (2 and under free on a lap); walk-up photos free; reserved photo sessions $15. Breakfast with Santa at the community center, Santa photos at the Community House in Depot Park, then the city's first nighttime Illuminate Holly Days Parade. Photo reservations open Nov 2. Official page: https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/a-day-with-santa/
- **Breakfast with Santa at Avalon** at Avalon (Chick-fil-A on Saturday, Oak Steakhouse on Sunday), 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6, 2026. Time: Sat 8–8:45am and 9:15–10am; Sun 8:30–10am. Price: Ticketed; sales open Thu Nov 5 at 10am. Santa and his elves host breakfast two mornings in a row. Saturday is a breakfast combo at Chick-fil-A, and Sunday is a sit-down breakfast at Oak Steakhouse. Official page: https://experienceavalon.com/events/breakfast-with-santa/

## Santa photos and visits

- **Botanical Santa** at Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. When: Sat, Nov 28 and Saturdays Dec 5, 12 and 19, 2026. Time: 10am–2pm. Price: Price on the event page. Official page: https://atlantabg.org/calendar/botanical-santa-2/2026-11-28/
- **The North Pole Magical Experience** at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083. When: Select dates Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Time: Timed tickets, mostly 4–8pm; about an hour. Price: Price on the ticket page. A guided hour that starts with cocoa and a family photo, then rides the Skyride to Santa's Workshop on top of the mountain. It needs its own timed ticket, separate from Stone Mountain Christmas, and strollers stay at the bottom. The summit runs about 20 degrees colder. Official page: https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/the-north-pole-magical-experience/
- **Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa** at Glover Park, Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060. When: Thu, Dec 3, 2026. Time: 4–8pm; Santa's parade around 5pm. Price: Free. Santa leads an ugly sweater parade to the Square, then the city lights the tree in Glover Park. Official page: https://www.mariettaga.gov/208/Christmas-Tree-Lighting-Santa-on-the-Squ
- **Santa and Mrs. Santa Arrive by Train** at Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 11am–3pm; the Santa Express pulls in at 11am. Price: Museum admission; see the museum site. The Clauses ride the museum's Santa Express into Building 2. Family portraits by the museum photographer, treats, train rides and holiday decorations. Official page: https://www.train-museum.org/event/santa-and-mrs-santa-arrives-by-train-saturday-nov-21/
- **Deck the Hall in Downtown Duluth** at Downtown Duluth, 3167 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 2–7pm. Price: Free. Visits with Santa, holiday characters, kids' crafts, story time, live music, a holiday market and a snow slide and playground. Official page: https://duluthga.net/community/events/deckthehall.php
- **Season of Celebration Tree Lighting** at Downtown Alpharetta, in front of City Hall, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. A 50-foot tree lighting with live holiday music, snow flurries, strolling characters and a visit from Santa. Bring portable chairs. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/season-of-celebration/
- **Roswell Christmas Tree Lighting** at Heart of Roswell Park, 925 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 6–8pm. Price: Free. Choirs, hot chocolate, fire pits and s'mores, a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Santa, and the lighting of a 40-foot tree. Official page: https://roswell365.com/event/roswells-annual-lighting-of-the-christmas-tree-2026/
- **The Lighting of Avalon** at Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sun, Nov 22, 2026. Time: 2–7:30pm; tree lighting 7pm. Price: Free (ice skating extra). Avalon on Ice opens for the season, with face painting, crafts and a photo booth along the boulevard, then Santa helps count down the 40-foot tree. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/the-lighting-of-avalon/
- **Meet, Greet and Photos with Santa at Oakhurst Rec** at Oakhurst Recreation Center, Oakhurst Recreation Center, Decatur, GA. When: Wed Dec 16, 2026. Time: 6:30-9pm. Price: Free to attend; photos with Santa $15 per child or $35 for a group of 3 or more, registered separately. An open house at the city rec center where kids can hand Santa their wish lists. Register for photos through Decatur Parks and Recreation on CommunityPass. Official page: https://decaturga.civicpluswebopen.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif13251/files/media/parksrec/file/45976/playbook_novjan2627_web.pdf
- **Santa at the Roswell Holiday Expo** at Mimms Museum of Technology and Art, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076. When: Fri Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28, 2026. Time: Nov 27 4-7pm; Nov 28 11am-4pm. Price: Free. A holiday vendor expo with food trucks, a kids' zone and Santa. Official page: https://www.visitroswellga.com/events/roswell-holiday-expo/
- **Norcross Holiday Celebration** at Thrasher Park, Thrasher Park, Norcross, GA. When: Fri Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5:30-8:30pm. Price: See event page. Carriage rides, holiday music and hot cocoa, with Santa and the Grinch making an appearance. Cocoa and treats run while supplies last. Official page: https://www.norcrossga.net/2271/Holiday-Celebration
- **Santa at the Historic Norcross Christmas Village** at Downtown Norcross, Downtown Norcross, Norcross, GA. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 11am-8pm. Price: See event page. The Historic Norcross Business Association's day of face painting, carolers and photos with Santa, plus a Candy Cane Lane kids' zone and visits from Frosty and Buddy the Elf. Official page: https://www.norcrossga.net/2272/Historic-Norcross-Christmas-Village
- **Santa Visits Downtown Norcross** at Downtown Norcross, Downtown Norcross, Norcross, GA. When: Tuesdays Dec 8 and 15, 2026. Time: 6:30-8:30pm. Price: Free. Santa wanders around downtown on these two Tuesday evenings, visiting with people out shopping and eating. Official page: https://www.norcrossga.net/2413/Santa-Visits-Downtown
- **Photos With Santa at 45 South Cafe** at 45 South Cafe, 45 South Cafe, Norcross, GA. When: Thursdays and Fridays, Dec 10-18, 2026. Time: 6-8pm. Price: $25 for a printed photo. Santa sits for photos at the cafe on four December evenings. Official page: https://www.norcrossga.net/2269/Photos-With-Santa
- **Historic Homes – Holiday Edition at Autrey Mill** at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022. When: Sat Nov 21, 2026. Time: 10am–2pm. Price: Free; donations welcome. Docents open the preserve's old farmhouse, store and church for the day. Kids can make a holiday craft and have their picture taken with Santa. Concessions are sold on site. Official page: https://autreymill.org/special-events/historic-home-open-house/
- **Pictures with Santa at Marietta Winter Wonderland** at Marietta History Center, 1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060. When: From Dec 4, 2026. Time: See event page. Price: See event page. Santa sets up at the history center just off the Square for photo visits. Families can also book a private 25-minute visit, and there's a new sensory-friendly Santa option this year. Official page: https://mariettawinterwonderland.com/
- **Free Photos with Santa at the Alpharetta Welcome Center** at Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 10am–noon. Price: Free. Each family gets a free photo printed on site and emailed right away. The photographer uses a green screen, so skip green clothing. No pets. Official page: https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/event/free-photos-with-santa/

## Santa visits that come back every year

- [The North Pole Magical Experience](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/the-north-pole-magical-experience-stone-mountain-park/): next dates Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- [Botanical Santa](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/botanical-santa-atlanta-garden/): next dates Nov 28 – Dec 19, 2026
- [Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/events/cookies-with-santa-at-zoo-atlanta/): next dates Dec 5–6, 2026

## Christmas trains near Atlanta

- [Christmas train rides near Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-trains/index.md): Santa trains, Polar Express rides and more, 6 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Atlanta

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/nutcracker/index.md): 5 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Atlanta](https://littlesweekly.com/atlanta/christmas-markets/index.md): 6 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Atlanta?
Ten of this year’s Santa listings are free: Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa, Deck the Hall in Downtown Duluth, Season of Celebration Tree Lighting, Roswell Christmas Tree Lighting and The Lighting of Avalon and 5 more. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Atlanta?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest are A Day with Santa in Kennesaw (Breakfast $10 (2 and under free on a lap); walk-up photos free; reserved photo sessions $15); Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek ($20 resident child, $30 non-resident child); Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta ($35 non-members ages 3 and up; $25 members; 2 and under free; includes daytime zoo admission). Prices are from each venue’s own page.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
Babies and young toddlers get in free at Cookies with Santa at Zoo Atlanta (2 and under free); A Day with Santa in Kennesaw (2 and under free on a lap). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: The North Pole Magical Experience and Pictures with Santa at Marietta Winter Wonderland. A morning visit before nap usually goes better than an evening one.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
Eight listings start in the morning, including Botanical Santa, Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek and Santa and Mrs. Santa Arrive by Train. 11 are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### How do you check these Santa listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).