# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Philadelphia, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Philadelphia with 2026 dates: all photo spots and visits. None are free on their own, though some come with admission you may already have. The first visits start Nov 14. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 6 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Santa photos and visits

- **Jingle & Mingle with Santa in Franklin Square** at Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. When: Nov 27–28 and Dec 5, 12 and 19, 2026. Time: 5–7pm. Price: See the event page. Santa photos on select evenings during Holidays in Franklin Square. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/
- **Stories, Cookies & Milk with Santa** at Frosty’s Fireside Lodge, Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. When: Dec 19, 2026. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Tickets required. Santa tells stories, with hot chocolate, snacks and photos. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/
- **Santa’s Workshop at Wild Lights** at Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401. When: Wild Lights nights through Dec 23, 2026. Time: 5–9pm. Price: With Wild Lights admission (adults $27.95 online, kids 3–12 $24.95 online). Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/wildlights/
- **Scuba Santa at Christmas Underwater** at Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026. Time: During aquarium hours. Price: Included with admission. Scuba Santa dives daily with the sharks and sea turtles. There’s indoor snow every hour in the Rotunda and a storytime by Santa’s throne, sometimes led by Mrs. Claus. Official page: https://www.adventureaquarium.com/explore/special-events/christmas-underwater/
- **Santa at Linvilla Orchards** at Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063. When: Weekends, Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026. Time: 11am–5pm (Santa’s break 1–2:30pm). Price: No reservations needed; bring your own camera. There’s no photographer, so have your phone ready. Kids can decorate cookies for free during Santa’s break. Official page: https://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/christmas-around-the-farm
- **Santa in his Furry Workshop at Sesame Place** at Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA 19047. When: Select dates, Nov 14, 2026–Jan 3, 2027. Time: See park hours. Price: Included with park admission. Part of A Very Furry Christmas, which also has a Christmas parade and millions of lights. Official page: https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/events/a-very-furry-christmas

## Santa visits that come back every year

- [Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/christmas-underwater-at-adventure-aquarium/): next dates Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026
- [Santa’s Workshop at Wild Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/santas-workshop-at-wild-lights-elmwood-park-zoo/): next dates Nov 20 – Dec 23, 2026
- [Jingle & Mingle with Santa in Franklin Square](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/jingle-and-mingle-with-santa-in-franklin-square/): next dates Nov 27 – Dec 19, 2026
- [Santa at Linvilla Orchards](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/santa-at-linvilla-orchards/): next dates Nov 27 – Dec 20, 2026
- [Stories, Cookies & Milk with Santa](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/stories-cookies-and-milk-with-santa-frostys-fireside-lodge/): next dates Dec 19, 2026

## Christmas trains near Philadelphia

- [Christmas train rides near Philadelphia](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/christmas-trains/index.md): Santa trains, Polar Express rides and more, 11 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Philadelphia

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

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Philadelphia?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. Scuba Santa at Christmas Underwater is included with admission; Santa in his Furry Workshop at Sesame Place is included with park admission, so it costs nothing extra if you’re going anyway. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
Two listings start in the morning, including Stories, Cookies & Milk with Santa and Santa at Linvilla Orchards. Two are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### 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 26, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).