# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Salt Lake City, 2026

> We found 5 Santa outings for little kids in and around Salt Lake City with 2026 dates: 2 breakfasts and brunches and 2 photo spots and visits, plus one worth the drive. None are free, and one is already sold out. The first visits start Nov 20. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 5 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Breakfast and brunch with Santa

- **Breakfast with Santa at The Grand America** at The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT. When: Nov 28; Dec 5, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 2026. Time: Seatings 8:30–9:30 a.m. Price: $65 adult; $35 ages 3–11; 2 and under free (+20% gratuity and tax). SOLD OUT. With Santa and Mrs. Claus. The hotel’s overnight package is sold out too. Official page: https://www.grandamerica.com/breakfast-with-santa-accommodation-package/
- **South Salt Lake Breakfast with Santa** at South Salt Lake Community Center, 2531 South 400 East, South Salt Lake, UT 84115. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 8–11 a.m. Price: $5 per person or $20 for a family of five; Santa photos extra. Lions Club breakfast, activities, live entertainment. Official page: https://promise.sslc.gov/calendar/breakfast-with-santa

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa Photos at City Creek Center** at City Creek Center, 48 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. When: Nov 20–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. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 2 evenings (Nov 30, Dec 7). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1258
- **Santa Photos at Fashion Place** at Fashion Place, 6191 S. State Street, Murray, UT 84107. When: Nov 20–Dec 24, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving). Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0473

## Worth the drive from SLC

- **North Pole Express** at Heber Valley Railroad, 450 South 600 West, Heber City, UT. When: Mid-November through late December 2026. Time: Mostly 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday daytime runs. Price: Varies by coach and date; newly released lounge/dome seats $140–$640. Drive: About an hour (Heber City, UT). Cocoa, cookie, water; Santa boards at the North Pole and gives each child a gift. Official page: https://hebervalleyrr.antix.io/event/northpoleexpress

## Dates not posted yet

- **Breakfast with Santa at Gardner Village** (Gardner Village): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://www.gardnervillage.com/christmas-in-the-village

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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Salt Lake City?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. We add free visits as soon as their dates are posted.

### What’s the cheapest breakfast with Santa in Salt Lake City?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is South Salt Lake Breakfast with Santa ($5 per person or $20 for a family of five; Santa photos extra). 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: Santa Photos at City Creek Center and Santa Photos at Fashion Place. 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?
Three listings start in the morning, including South Salt Lake Breakfast with Santa, Santa Photos at City Creek Center and Santa Photos at Fashion Place. One is an evening visit (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a Polar Express or Santa train near Salt Lake City?
Yes. North Pole Express runs in 2026. Check each card for departure times and pick one that fits nap. A few are out of town; the drive time is on each card.

### 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/).