# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in Seattle, 2026

> We found 6 Santa outings for little kids in and around Seattle with 2026 dates: 1 breakfast or brunch and 5 photo spots and visits. None are free. The first visits start Nov 13. 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 Anderson School** at McMenamins Anderson School, Haynes' Hall, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011. When: Sun., Dec. 6, 2026. Time: Two seatings: 9 a.m. and noon. Price: $265 per table of 8, breakfast and non-alcoholic drinks included. A sit-down hot breakfast in the old school's hall in Bothell, with Santa making the rounds so kids chat with him from the table instead of standing in a mall line. Tables seat eight, so it works best if you book with another family or two. Official page: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/279271-breakfast-with-santa

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at the Seattle Christmas Market** at Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109. When: Nov 20 – Dec 27, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). Time: Weekdays 4–9pm and weekends 11:30am–9pm through Dec 13; Dec 24 10am–7pm. Price: Market ticket required; price on the ticket page. Official page: https://www.seattlechristmasmarket.com/
- **Cookies with Santa on the Christmas Ship** at Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship, Departures from Pier 55, Lake Union Park, Shilshole, Kirkland, Renton, Edmonds and more. When: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: 2pm sailings. Price: Cruise ticket; price on the booking page. Kids on 2pm sailings get cookies with Santa. Every sailing has a choir and Santa reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Official page: https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-festival/
- **Santa at Westfield Southcenter** at Westfield Southcenter, 2800 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188. When: From Nov 19, 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/1080
- **Santa at The Outlet Collection Seattle** at The Outlet Collection Seattle, 1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001. When: From Nov 20, 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/1428
- **Santa at Tacoma Mall** at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409. When: From Nov 13, 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/1422

## Santa visits that come back every year

- [Santa at the Seattle Christmas Market](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/santa-at-the-seattle-christmas-market-center/): next dates Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026
- [Cookies with Santa on the Christmas Ship](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/cookies-with-santa-on-the-christmas-ship-argosy-cruises/): next dates Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026

## Christmas trains near Seattle

- [Christmas train rides near Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/christmas-trains/index.md): Santa trains, Polar Express rides and more, 4 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Seattle

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

## About this list
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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in Seattle?
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 Seattle?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest is Breakfast with Santa at Anderson School ($265 per table of 8, breakfast and non-alcoholic drinks included). Prices are from each venue’s own page.

### When is the best time to see Santa with a toddler who goes to bed early?
One listings start in the morning, including Breakfast with Santa at Anderson School. One is an evening visit (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 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/).