# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Nashville, 2026

> We found 10 Santa outings for little kids in and around Nashville with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch, 8 photo spots and visits and 1 Santa train. One is free. The first visits start Nov 6. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 10 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at The Gathering Place** at The Gathering Place by Bit O Heaven, 450 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: Seatings at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Price: Adult $26.68; youth 6–14 $16.21; child 5 and under $10.98 (fees included); non-refundable after Nov 15. About 30 minutes northeast of Nashville. Official page: https://ticketstripe.com/2026BreakfastwithSanta

## Santa photos and visits

- **Photos With Santa at Gaylord Opryland** at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Delta Atrium, Nashville, TN. When: Nov 6 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Reserved time slots. Price: Tree Package $44.99; Christmas Package (all digital) $59.99; Santa Package $84.99 (+ tax). Keepsake photo taken by staff; resort is cashless. Official page: https://tickets.gaylordopryland.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=226
- **Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood** at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, Frist Learning Center (Historic Stable), Nashville, TN. When: Dec 12–24, 2026. Time: Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Price: Included with Gardens Only or Gardens & Mansion admission; timed entry on arrival. Dec 13 and 22 are dog-visit days (Santa outdoors with dogs present); pick another day if your child is nervous around dogs. Bring a letter for Santa's mailbox. Official page: https://cheekwood.org/calendar-events/daytime-visits-with-santa/
- **Shop Local Holiday Market with Santa** at Nashville Farmers' Market, 900 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Price: Free (free Santa photos, free parking). Official page: https://www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/event-calendar/2026santa
- **Santa at Dancing Lights of Christmas** at Wilson County Fairgrounds / Ward Ag Center, 1033 Sparta Pike, Lebanon, TN. When: Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (Santa's Village). Time: Nightly. Price: Included with $35 per vehicle. Admission includes Santa's Village, visiting Santa and petting zoo. Official page: https://www.thedancinglightsofchristmas.com/
- **Santa at Glow Wild** at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville, TN. When: Nightly from Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–9 p.m. Price: Included with Glow Wild ticket. Official page: https://www.nashvillezoo.org/glow-wild
- **Santa Photos at The Mall at Green Hills** at The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville, TN 37215. When: Nov 7–Dec 24, 2026 (not every day in the first weeks; closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 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 (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10:30 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 2 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 30). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0945
- **Santa Photos at Opry Mills** at Opry Mills, 433 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214. When: Nov 6–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 (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10:30 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 1 evening (Dec 13). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0275
- **Cookies & Cocoa with Santa at Lucky Ladd Farms** at Lucky Ladd Farms, 4306 Rocky Glade Rd, Eagleville, TN 37060. When: Dec 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2026. Time: Fri 4pm; Sat and Sun 2:30 and 4pm, plus 1pm on Dec 19 and 20. Price: $20 ages 2+; $10 under 2 if meeting Santa; combo with Festival of Lights $36. Ages: All ages. Strollers: Not stated. Cookie decorating, cocoa or milk, reindeer food, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus with your own camera. Every child gets an ornament. Tickets go on sale in October. Official page: https://www.luckyladdfarms.com/nashville-tn-cookies-cocoa-with-santa.html

## Santa trains and the Polar Express

- **Santa Express** at Tennessee Central Railway Museum, Nashville, TN. When: Sat Nov 28; Sat Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2026. Time: 1.5-hour round trip, no layover (departure times at checkout). Price: See ticket page. Official page: https://www.tcry.org/train-rides

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## FAQ

### Where can we see Santa for free in Nashville?
One of this year’s Santa listings is free: Shop Local Holiday Market with Santa. 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 Nashville?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Breakfast with Santa at The Gathering Place (Adult $26.68; youth 6–14 $16.21; child 5 and under $10.98 (fees included); non-refundable after Nov 15). Prices are from each venue’s own page.

### 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: Photos With Santa at Gaylord Opryland, Santa Photos at The Mall at Green Hills and Santa Photos at Opry Mills. 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?
Five listings start in the morning, including Breakfast with Santa at The Gathering Place, Daytime Visits with Santa at Cheekwood and Shop Local Holiday Market with Santa. One is an evening visit (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Nashville?
Santa Photos at The Mall at Green Hills: Sensory-friendly session (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book. Santa Photos at Opry Mills: Sensory-friendly session (Caring Santa): Sun Dec 6 9–10:30 a.m.; reduced lights and music, smaller crowds, advance registration required, no purchase required to book.

### Is there a Polar Express or Santa train near Nashville?
Yes. Santa Express runs in 2026. Check each card for departure times and pick one that fits nap.

### 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/).