# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Dayton, 2026

> We found 7 Santa outings for little kids in and around Dayton with 2026 dates: all photo spots and visits. None are free on their own, though some come with admission you may already have. The first visits start Nov 13. 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
- 7 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Santa photos and visits

- **Visit with Santa (book ahead)** at Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: Photo packages (prices not posted). Reservations open now. Official page: https://www.daytonmall.com/event-details/visit-with-santa-book-ahead-1
- **Santa at A Carillon Christmas** at Carillon Historical Park, Heritage Center, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, OH 45409. When: Nov 24 – Dec 23, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: 5–9 p.m. Price: Included with admission: adults $14, seniors $12, kids 3–17 $10, 2 and under free. Santa sits in front of the Dayton-made toy collection; bring your own camera for a free photo. Also: Carillon Park Railroad mile-long narrated ride ($5 per person per ride) and Midnight Express miniature train. Official page: https://daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/a-carillon-christmas/
- **Santa at Deck the Diamond** at Day Air Ballpark, Dayton, OH. When: Select nights Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (Santa nights per event calendar). Time: Mon–Thu 6–9 p.m.; Fri–Sun 5:30–9 p.m. Price: Included with $13.50 admission (2 and under free); North Pole Express train extra. Meet Santa and photos, letters to Santa, ornament craft, North Pole Express kiddie train. Official page: https://www.dragonsdeckthediamond.com/event-information
- **Santa's Workshop at Clifton Mill** at Historic Clifton Mill, Clifton, OH (Greene County). When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: 6–9 p.m. Price: Included with $15 admission (ages 4+); 3 and under free. Peek into Santa's Workshop to see a live Santa every night until the night before Christmas Eve. Official page: https://cliftonmill.com/christmas-lights/
- **Santa's Workshop at Christmas Glow** at Land of Illusion, Middletown, OH. When: Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: 6–10 p.m. Price: See ticket page. Christmas Village with Santa's Workshop and Polar Petting Zoo; village closed Dec 26–30 (drive-thru only). Official page: https://www.landofillusion.com/glow/attractions/christmas-drive-thru/
- **Santa Photos at The Mall at Fairfield Commons** at The Mall at Fairfield Commons, 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, OH 45431. When: Nov 13–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Sensitive Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 3 evenings (Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1426
- **Santa Photos at The Greene Town Center** at The Greene Town Center, 4382 Juniper Way, Beavercreek, OH 45440. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–4 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1517

## Dates not posted yet

- **Breakfast with Santa at 2nd Street Market** (2nd Street Market (Five Rivers MetroParks)): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.metroparks.org/the-2nd-street-market-is-your-one-stop-destination-to-shop-small-have-fun-this-season/

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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Dayton?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. Santa at A Carillon Christmas is included with admission: adults $14, seniors $12, kids 3–17 $10, 2 and under free; Santa at Deck the Diamond is included with $13.50 admission (2 and under free); Santa's Workshop at Clifton Mill is included with $15 admission (ages 4+), so it costs nothing extra if you’re going anyway. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
Babies and young toddlers get in free at Santa at A Carillon Christmas (2 and under free); Santa at Deck the Diamond (2 and under free); Santa's Workshop at Clifton Mill (3 and under free). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Santa Photos at The Mall at Fairfield Commons and Santa Photos at The Greene Town Center. 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 Visit with Santa (book ahead), Santa Photos at The Mall at Fairfield Commons and Santa Photos at The Greene Town Center. Four are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Dayton?
Santa Photos at The Mall at Fairfield Commons: Sensory-friendly session (Sensitive Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book.

### 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/).