# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Boise, 2026

> We found 9 Santa outings for little kids in and around Boise with 2026 dates: 4 breakfasts and brunches and 5 photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 14. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 9 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise** at Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702. When: Sun Dec 6, 2026. Time: 8:30–10:45 a.m. Price: Youth 3–11 $20 members / $25 non-members; general $35 / $40; 2 and under free but need a reservation. Ages: At least one paid adult must attend with children; 2 and under free. Buffet breakfast, personal time with Santa, kids' crafts, animal experience and photos with Santa, then the rest of the day at the zoo. Registration required (opens soon as of Oct 18); space limited. Official page: https://zooboise.org/event/bws26-sun/
- **Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise (Saturday)** at Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, ID 83702. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 8:30–10:45 a.m. Price: Youth 3–11 $20 members / $25 non-members; general $35 / $40; 2 and under free but need a reservation. Ages: At least one paid adult must attend with children; 2 and under free. Buffet breakfast, personal time with Santa, kids' crafts, an animal experience and photos with Santa, then the rest of the day at the zoo. Registration required (opens soon as of Oct 19); space limited. A second breakfast runs Sunday, Dec 6. Official page: https://zooboise.org/event/bws26-sat/
- **Breakfast with Santa at Chick-fil-A Village at Meridian** at Chick-fil-A Village at Meridian, 2012 N Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83646. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 8–9:30 a.m. Price: $20 per person; 2 and under free. Ages: Everyone over 2 needs a ticket. Breakfast, cookies and cocoa with Mrs. Claus, pictures with Santa and a holiday plush cow. Ticket sales for the Dec 5 breakfast have stopped; Dec 12 tickets were on sale Oct 19. Refunds up to 7 days before. Official page: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-breakfast-with-santa-hxz3hupa
- **Breakfast with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees** at Ford Idaho Sports Complex (Horse Park Arena), 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687. When: Sat Nov 28, 2026. Time: 8–10 a.m. (the arena's page says 8–9:30 a.m.). Price: $30; includes festival entry, breakfast and 1 photo with Santa. Breakfast with Santa and Christmas characters at the festival that benefits Canyon County Meals on Wheels. Festival general admission is $15 adults, $10 kids 4–12, 3 and under free; Santa photos aren't included in general admission. Official page: https://2cfestivaloftrees.org/gala-events/

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at the Boise Christmas Show** at Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Boise, ID 83714. When: Dec 4–6, 2026. Time: Fri & Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Price: Show admission adults $5, seniors 62+ $4, kids 12 and under free; Santa photo packages a la carte. Holiday gift show with 225+ vendors; visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Official page: https://boisechristmasshow.com/
- **Santa Meet & Greet at Lost in Christmas** at Shindig Farms, ID-45 & Scism Rd, Nampa, ID. When: Fri–Sat in November from Nov 20; Thu–Sat in December plus added days, through Jan 2, 2027 (closed Christmas Day). Time: 5–10 p.m. Price: Included with admission ($11–$13 by date, plus tax). Ages: 3 and under free with a paying adult. Official page: https://shindigfarms.com/lost-in-christmas/
- **Santa & Mrs. Claus at Winter Wonderland Festival** at Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, ID. When: Nov 20–22, 2026. Time: 6–9 p.m. (winter market Sat–Sun from 3 p.m.). Price: Free festival. Santa listed among festival features. Official page: https://www.indiancreekplaza.com/winter-wonderland-festival
- **Santa Photos at Boise Towne Square** at Boise Towne Square, 350 North Milwaukee, Boise, ID 83704. When: Nov 14–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1181
- **Cookies with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees** at Ford Idaho Sports Complex (Horse Park Arena), 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 7–8:30 p.m. (the arena's page says 6:30–8:30 p.m.). Price: $20; under 1 free with a ticketed adult; includes entry, 1 photo with Santa, cookies and drinks. Come in pajamas with a blanket for Christmas stories read by Santa. Reservations required; not sold at the door. Official page: https://2cfestivaloftrees.org/gala-events/

## Dates not posted yet

- **Santa at Winter Garden aGlow** (Idaho Botanical Garden): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/event/winter-garden-aglow/

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Boise?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Santa & Mrs. Claus at Winter Wonderland Festival. A few others come with admission you may already have. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Boise?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest are Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise (Youth 3–11 $20 members / $25 non-members; general $35 / $40; 2 and under free but need a reservation); Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise (Saturday) (Youth 3–11 $20 members / $25 non-members; general $35 / $40; 2 and under free but need a reservation); Breakfast with Santa at Chick-fil-A Village at Meridian ($20 per person; 2 and under free). 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 Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise (2 and under free but need a reservation); Santa Meet & Greet at Lost in Christmas (3 and under free with a paying adult); Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise (Saturday) (2 and under free but need a reservation); Breakfast with Santa at Chick-fil-A Village at Meridian (2 and under free). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Santa Photos at Boise Towne Square and Cookies with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees. 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?
Six listings start in the morning, including Breakfast with Santa at Zoo Boise, Santa at the Boise Christmas Show and Santa Photos at Boise Towne Square. Three 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 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).