# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Lakeland, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Lakeland with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch and 5 photo spots and visits. Two are free. The first visits start Nov 6. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at First UMC Lakeland** at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, Wesley Center (2nd floor of the C Building), 72 Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Price: Free; sign up on the church's registration page. Breakfast, crafts and a photo with Santa, a block from Lake Morton. Official page: https://1stlkld.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3988661

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at Lakeland Square** at Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809. When: From Nov 20, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a 15-minute slot online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing. Several families share each 15-minute slot. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1190
- **Santa at The Shops at Wiregrass** at The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-2524. When: From Nov 14, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1230
- **Santa at the Munn Park Holiday Craft Bazaar** at Munn Park, Munn Park, downtown Lakeland, FL. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Pictures with Santa 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price: Free to shop. Santa visits during the Small Business Saturday craft bazaar, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with more than 45 local makers. Official page: https://downtownlkld.com/munn-park-pop-ups/
- **Santa at International Plaza** at International Plaza, 2223 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. When: From Nov 6, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0635
- **Santa at WestShore Plaza** at WestShore Plaza, 250 Westshore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609. When: From Nov 25, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0855

## Christmas trains near Lakeland

- [Christmas train rides near Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/christmas-trains/index.md): Santa trains, Polar Express rides and more, 3 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Lakeland

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/nutcracker/index.md): 3 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Lakeland](https://littlesweekly.com/lakeland/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 Lakeland?
Two of this year’s Santa listings are free: Breakfast with Santa at First UMC Lakeland and Santa at the Munn Park Holiday Craft Bazaar. Bring your own camera where the listing says so.

### Which Santa visits are best for babies and kids under 3?
To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Santa at Lakeland Square. 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 First UMC Lakeland and Santa at the Munn Park Holiday Craft Bazaar.

### 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).