# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Chattanooga, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Chattanooga with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch, 2 photo spots and visits and 1 Santa train, plus two worth the drive. Two are free. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at The Read House** at The Read House Hotel, Silver Ballroom, Chattanooga, TN. When: Sat Nov 28 and Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 9–10:30 a.m. Price: See Eventbrite. Pancake and waffle toppings bar, cocoa; Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit. Advance only, nonrefundable. Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-november-28th-tickets-1992450265379

## Santa photos and visits

- **Reindeer on the Riverfront** at Coolidge Park (new location for 2026), Chattanooga, TN. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m.; Santa photos 4:30–7:30; reindeer 4–6:30; boat parade 7; fireworks 8. Price: Free. Free Santa pictures, live reindeer, lighted boat parade. Official page: https://www.rivercitycompany.com/reindeer-on-the-riverfront
- **Santa at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm** at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm, 7503 Walnut Hills Dr, Harrison, TN 37341. When: Opening weekend, Fri Nov 27–Sat Nov 28. Time: Fri 2–6pm; Sat 10am–6pm. Price: Free to visit; trees priced by size (cash, Venmo or card). Ages: All ages. Strollers: Farm fields. A small family choose-and-cut farm with free hot chocolate, a fire and a big Santa's sleigh for photos. It's open Fridays and Saturdays through Dec 12 or until the trees sell out. Official page: https://sites.google.com/view/campbells-christmas-tree-farm/home

## Santa trains and the Polar Express

- **North Pole Limited** at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Chattanooga, TN. When: Select dates Nov 13 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: Day and evening departures (~75 minutes). Price: Traditional day $38, evening $45 per person (age 1+); infants under 1 free; private Santa's car $190 day / $230 evening for 2–4. Heated railcar, cocoa and cookie, story and carols; Santa boards at the North Pole and visits each family for photos. Official page: https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/north-pole-limited/

## Worth the drive from Chattanooga

- **Santa's Hiwassee Holiday** at Tennessee Valley Railroad (Delano depot), Delano, TN. When: Dec 5–22, 2026. Time: Under 1 hour. Price: Mistletoe coach $30; Holly premium $45 (age 1+). Drive: About an hour (Delano, TN). Heated vintage coaches through the Hiwassee River Gorge; Santa visit, letter writing, cookie and chocolate milk, keepsakes. Official page: https://www.tvrail.com/train-rides/hiwassee-holiday-train/
- **Brunch With Santa at Cloudland** at Cloudland at McLemore Resort, Skyline Ballroom, 243 Cloudland Drive, Rising Fawn, GA 30738. When: Sat Dec 5 and Sat Dec 19, 2026. Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Price: See reservation. Drive: About 40 minutes (Lookout Mountain, GA). Open to the public; buffet, photos with Santa. Official page: https://www.staycloudland.com/holiday

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Chattanooga?
Two of this year’s Santa listings are free: Reindeer on the Riverfront and Santa at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
Babies and young toddlers get in free at North Pole Limited (infants under 1 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 Breakfast with Santa at The Read House and Brunch With Santa at Cloudland. Two are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a Polar Express or Santa train near Chattanooga?
Yes. North Pole Limited and Santa's Hiwassee Holiday run in 2026. Check each card for departure times and pick one that fits nap. A few are out of town; the drive time is on each card.

### 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 18, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).