# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Madison, 2026

> We found 5 Santa outings for little kids in and around Madison with 2026 dates: 3 breakfasts and brunches and 1 photo spot or visit, plus one worth the drive. None are free on their own, though some come with admission you may already have. The first visits start Nov 20. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

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

- **PJs & Pancakes with Santa** at The Edgewater Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Madison, WI. When: Sat Nov 28, 2026. Time: 9–11 a.m. Price: Adults $48; 12 and under $32. Matching pajamas encouraged; crafts, cookie decorating, photos with Santa. Official page: https://www.theedgewater.com/events/pjs-pancakes-with-santa-3/
- **Breakfast with Santa & Special Guest** at The Edgewater Hotel, Madison, WI. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 9–11 a.m. Price: Adults $48; 12 and under $32; non-refundable. Kids' pancake station; cookie decorating, crafts, photos. Official page: https://www.theedgewater.com/events/breakfast-with-santa-special-guest/
- **Northside Breakfast with Santa** at The River Food Pantry, 3301 Packers Ave, Madison, WI. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 8–11 a.m. Price: Adults $9; children $5 (cash or check). 21st annual fundraiser for Northside food pantries. Official page: https://www.madisonnba.com/post/santa-s-coming-to-the-river-for-breakfast

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at Zoo Lights** at Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, WI. When: Every Zoo Lights night (Fri–Sun from Nov 20, 2026 through late December; check zoo for final date). Time: Evenings. Price: Included with $12 Zoo Lights ticket. Bring your own camera. Official page: https://henryvilaszoo.doubleknot.com/facility/zoo-lights-2024/

## Worth the drive from Madison

- **Morning with Santa at Rotary Botanical Gardens** at Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville, WI 53545. When: Sat Dec 12, 2026. Time: Sessions 9, 10, 11 a.m. (50 minutes each). Price: $5 per person; 2 and under free. Drive: About 40 minutes (Janesville, WI). Crafts, treats, photos; pre-registration required; 125 per session. Official page: https://events.wiscotix.com/e/morning-with-santa-2026

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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Madison?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. Santa at Zoo Lights is included with $12 Zoo Lights ticket, so it costs nothing extra if you’re going anyway. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Madison?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest are Northside Breakfast with Santa (Adults $9; children $5 (cash or check)); PJs & Pancakes with Santa (Adults $48; 12 and under $32); Breakfast with Santa & Special Guest (Adults $48; 12 and under $32; non-refundable). 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 Morning with Santa at Rotary Botanical Gardens (2 and under 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?
Four listings start in the morning, including PJs & Pancakes with Santa, Breakfast with Santa & Special Guest and Northside Breakfast with Santa.

### 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/).