# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Charleston, 2026

> We found 4 Santa outings for little kids in and around Charleston with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 2 photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 4 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa Cruise** at SpiritLine Cruises, Spirit of Carolina (departs Patriots Point), 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. When: Sat Dec 5 & Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: Boarding from 9 a.m.; cruise 9:30–11 a.m. Price: $70.35 adults, $45.35 kids 4–11, 3 and under free. Harbor cruise with a breakfast buffet, a personal visit with Santa, a keepsake photo and a gift for each child. Seating is pre-assigned and may be shared. No cancellations within 72 hours. Official page: https://www.spiritlinecruises.com/specialty-cruises/breakfast-with-santa/
- **Breakfast with Santa in Summerville** at Rollins Edwards Community Center, Summerville, SC. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 9–11 a.m. (pick your own time slot). Eggs, bacon and Santa, with timed slots so you can skip the crowds. Registration required through the Summerville Parks & Recreation activities catalog. Official page: https://www.summervillesc.gov/676/Breakfast-with-Santa

## Santa photos and visits

- **Visit with Santa at the Holiday Festival of Lights** at James Island County Park, James Island County Park, Charleston, SC. When: During the festival, Nov 13 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: Evenings; check the park’s page for Santa nights. Price: Festival admission per car. Santa visits are part of the park’s festival; see the page for times. Official page: https://www.ccprc.com/holiday-festival-of-lights/
- **Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms** at Boone Hall Farms, 2434 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. When: Sat Nov 21 – Sun Nov 22, 2026. Time: 10am–7pm; Santa noon–6pm. Price: Free admission; free photos with Santa on your own camera. Ages: All ages. Strollers: Not stated. Free crafts, a photo booth and live music, sponsored by Starling Chevrolet and Beacon Community Bank. Cookies are sold on site, and face painting costs extra. Pets must stay home. Official page: https://boonehallplantation.com/special_event/christmas-tree-festival-at-boone-hall-farms/

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Charleston?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Charleston?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Breakfast with Santa Cruise ($70.35 adults, $45.35 kids 4–11, 3 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 Cruise (3 and under free). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Breakfast with Santa in Summerville. 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?
Three listings start in the morning, including Breakfast with Santa Cruise, Breakfast with Santa in Summerville and Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms.

### 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/).