# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Des Moines, 2026

> We found 9 Santa outings for little kids in and around Des Moines with 2026 dates: 5 breakfasts and brunches and 4 photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 8. 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

- **Pajamas + Pancakes with Santa** at Des Moines Heritage Center, 120 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309. When: Sun Nov 29, 2026. Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m., open-house style. Price: Family tickets $80 (2) to $180 (7); with professional Santa photos $180–$280; babies under 1 free. Organizer: DSM Motherhood Collective (first year). Breakfast, crafts, tots music class; photo families get a reserved time. Come any time 9–1, which suits nap schedules. Official page: https://checkout.eventcreate.com/pajamas-and-pancakes-with-s-809407/select-buy
- **Breakfast with Santa at The Ingersoll (presented by Coca-Cola)** at The Ingersoll, 3711 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA. When: Sun Dec 6, 2026. Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Price: Tickets not on sale yet. Listed as 'Tickets Available Soon'. Official page: https://www.santajeffy.com/2026tourdates
- **SnowGlobe 2026: Santa Brunch** at Exile Brewing Company, 1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. When: Sun Dec 13, 2026. Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Price: Order from the menu; dining reservation recommended. Kid-friendly brunch with Santa photo ops in the brewpub's holiday decor. Official page: https://www.exilebrewing.com/exile-events/snowglobe-2026-santa-brunch
- **Brunch with Santa at Hy-Vee on Fleur** at Hy-Vee, Fleur Drive, 4605 Fleur Dr., Des Moines, IA. When: Sun Dec 20, 2026. Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Price and booking not posted yet. Official page: https://www.santajeffy.com/2026tourdates
- **City of Pleasant Hill Breakfast with Santa** at Doanes Park (Pleasant Hill), 5050 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill, IA. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: 8–11 a.m. Official page: https://www.santajeffy.com/2026tourdates

## Santa photos and visits

- **Portraits with Santa at East Fifth Studio** at East Fifth Studio, 315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA. When: Sun Nov 8, 2026. Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Reservations 'accepting soon'. Official page: https://www.santajeffy.com/2026tourdates
- **Santa Photos at Jordan Creek Town Center** at Jordan Creek Town Center, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (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. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 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 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1189
- **Family Christmas at Living History Farms** at Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: Noon–3 p.m. Price: Advance $12, members $11; at the door $13, members $12; under 2 free. A 19th-century Christmas: crafts, carols, stories, cookie decorating, a 'snowball' fight in the barn, horse-drawn wagon rides (weather permitting) and a photo with Santa. Buildings are heated. Official page: https://www.lhf.org/event/christmas/
- **Santa at Ted Lare Garden Center's Holiday Art Show** at Ted Lare Garden Center, 2701 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: Santa 10am–noon. Price: Free. Ages: All ages. Strollers: Not stated. Photos with Santa in his sleigh, indoors, during a local artists' holiday show. The garden center also holds a free Story Time in the Garden each month (ages 2 and up). Official page: https://tedsgardens.com/garden-center/special-events/

## Dates not posted yet

- **Breakfast with Santa at Holiday Hullabaloo** (Southridge Event Center (enter through atrium doors behind Target)): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.holidayhullabaloo.com/breakfast-with-santa

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Des Moines?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Santa at Ted Lare Garden Center's Holiday Art Show. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Des Moines?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Pajamas + Pancakes with Santa (Family tickets $80 (2) to $180 (7); with professional Santa photos $180–$280; babies under 1 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 Pajamas + Pancakes with Santa (babies under 1 free); Family Christmas at Living History Farms (under 2 free). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Pajamas + Pancakes with Santa and Santa Photos at Jordan Creek 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?
Eight listings start in the morning, including Pajamas + Pancakes with Santa, Breakfast with Santa at The Ingersoll (presented by Coca-Cola) and SnowGlobe 2026: Santa Brunch.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Des Moines?
Santa Photos at Jordan Creek Town Center: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 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/).