# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Boston, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Boston with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 4 photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 1. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

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

- **Brunch with Santa at High Street Place** at High Street Place food hall, 100 High Street, Boston, MA. When: Sat Dec 5 and Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 11am–2pm. Price: Ticketed; see the event page. Meet Santa in the food hall with live music and brunch or lunch from the vendors. All December (except Sundays) there’s a North Pole mailbox for letters to Santa. Parking in the 100 High Street garage, with a $6 validation at Alewives Taproom. Official page: https://www.highstreetplace.com/event/brunch-with-santa/
- **Breakfast with Santa at The VERVE** at The VERVE Hotel Boston Natick, Natick, MA. When: Sun Dec 20, 2026. Time: 10am–1pm. Price: Adults $55 (12+); kids $30 (under 12); Eventbrite fees extra. Breakfast, kids’ activities and photos with Santa. Seating is at shared tables in the ballroom. Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-verve-hotel-tapestry-collection-by-hilton-tickets-2001231083041

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa’s Elevator Express at Natick Mall** at Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760. When: Nov 1 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Daily; see the booking page. Price: Photo packages; reservations encouraged. An elevator ride to the North Pole, then Santa photos. The mall warns of 3 to 4 hour waits for weekend walk-ups. Official page: https://www.natickmall.com/en/events/49132/
- **Santa at the Faneuil Hall tree lighting** at Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA. When: Nov 21, 2026. Time: 2–6pm; tree lit at 6. Price: Free. Santa helps light the marketplace tree at 6pm, after an afternoon of live performances. Official page: https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/do/faneuil-hall-marketplaces-annual-holiday-tree-lighting
- **Visit with Santa at ZooLights** at Stone Zoo, Animal Discovery Center, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. When: Fri–Sun Nov 27–29, Dec 4–6, 11–13 and 18–20, plus Tue Dec 22 and Wed Dec 23. Time: 4:30–8:30pm. Price: $5 per guest age 2 and up; under 2 free; ZooLights ticket required. Five-minute visits during ZooLights, paid at the door by card or Apple Pay (no cash) with no advance sales. There’s no professional photographer, so bring your phone. Official page: https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/visit-with-santa/
- **Santa at The Shops at Chestnut Hill** at The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. When: From Nov 20, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1425

## Santa visits that come back every year

- [Santa at the Faneuil Hall tree lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/events/santa-at-the-faneuil-hall-tree-lighting-quincy-market/): next dates Nov 21, 2026

## Christmas trains near Boston

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

## More holiday outings in Boston

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Boston](https://littlesweekly.com/boston/christmas-markets/index.md): 4 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Boston?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Santa at the Faneuil Hall tree lighting. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Boston?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Breakfast with Santa at The VERVE (Adults $55 (12+); kids $30 (under 12); Eventbrite fees extra). 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 Visit with Santa at ZooLights (under 2 free). 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?
Two listings start in the morning, including Brunch with Santa at High Street Place and Breakfast with Santa at The VERVE. Two 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/).