# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Hartford and New Haven, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Hartford and New Haven with 2026 dates: 3 breakfasts and brunches and 3 photo spots and visits. One is free. The first visits start Nov 14. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at the Hartford Marriott Downtown** at Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, CT. When: Sun Dec 13, 2026. Time: 8:30am–1:30pm event window; see Eventbrite for seatings. Price: Ticketed on Eventbrite. Breakfast, photos with Santa, carolers, a reindeer craft table and coloring. Reservations required. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-marriott-hartford-downtown-tickets-2003428928857
- **Santa Breakfast at Madison Beach Hotel** at Madison Beach Hotel, 94 West Wharf Rd., Madison, CT 06443. When: Sun Dec 6 and Sun Dec 20, 2026. Time: 9–11am. Price: $59 per person, all-inclusive; under 3 free. Breakfast buffet, a meet-and-greet and photo with Santa, and a treat bag for each child. Buy tickets for the right date. Official page: https://visitnewhaven.com/events/annual-santa-breakfast-december-6-and-20/
- **Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the Shore Line Trolley Museum** at Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St, East Haven, CT 06512. When: Saturdays Dec 5, 12 and 19, 2026. Time: Seatings at 8:30 and 9:30am. Price: Not listed; members pay a $5 upcharge per person. Pancakes with Santa plus a ride on one of the vintage trolleys. Space is limited, so reserve early. Boarding the trolleys takes 2–3 steps. Official page: https://shorelinetrolley.org/event/pancake-breakfast-with-santa/

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa’s Workshop at Winterfest Hartford** at Winterfest Hartford rink, Bushnell Park, 60 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. When: Dec 5, 2026. Time: 12–3pm. Price: Free; one 5×7 printed photo per family. Visit Santa, then skate for free at the rink. Official page: https://www.winterfesthartford.com/
- **Santa at Glow Hartford** at Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103. When: Nov 20 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: During Glow hours. Price: Free photo with Santa with a Glow ticket. Glow tickets are needed to get in. Official page: https://hartford.glowgardens.com/
- **Meet Santa at Holiday Enchantment** at Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103. When: Weekends Nov 14 – Dec 20, plus Nov 27. Time: 11am–3pm (Dec 5: noon–2pm). Price: Included with admission. Santa visits on Nov 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 and Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, during the center’s Holiday Enchantment season of lights, holiday science demos and a make-and-take craft space. Official page: https://ctsciencecenter.org/event/holiday-enchantment

## Christmas trains near Hartford and New Haven

- [Christmas train rides near Hartford and New Haven](https://littlesweekly.com/hartford-new-haven/christmas-trains/index.md): Santa trains, Polar Express rides and more, 8 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Hartford and New Haven

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

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Hartford and New Haven?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Santa’s Workshop at Winterfest Hartford. A few others come with admission you may already have. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Hartford and New Haven?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest are Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the Shore Line Trolley Museum (Not listed; members pay a $5 upcharge per person); Santa Breakfast at Madison Beach Hotel ($59 per person, all-inclusive; under 3 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 Santa Breakfast at Madison Beach Hotel (under 3 free). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Breakfast with Santa at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. 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?
Four listings start in the morning, including Meet Santa at Holiday Enchantment, Breakfast with Santa at the Hartford Marriott Downtown and Santa Breakfast at Madison Beach Hotel.

### 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 29, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).