# Breakfast with Santa and Santa photos in St. Louis, 2026

> We found 7 Santa outings for little kids in and around St. Louis with 2026 dates: 3 breakfasts and brunches, 3 photo spots and visits and 1 Santa train. None are free on their own, though some come with admission you may already have. The first visits start Nov 13. Each listing has the time, price and a link to book.

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

- **Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House** at The Magic House, Kirkwood, MO. When: Sun Dec 6, 13 & 20, 2026. Time: Reservation times 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.; private playtime 8:30–10:30 a.m. Price: $25; members $20; tables of 6 minimum; nonrefundable. Chris Cakes tosses pancakes for kids to catch; professional Santa photo (prints or digital); includes all-day museum admission. Official page: https://www.magichouse.org/breakfast-with-santa
- **Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms** at Brookdale Farms, The Barn, 2547 Twin River Park Rd, Eureka, MO 63025. When: Sat Dec 5 & Sat Dec 12, 2026 (6 seatings total). Time: 9–10:15 a.m. and 10:30–11:45 a.m. Price: Kids 3–13 $35; adults 14+ $20; under 3 free but need a ticket (+ tax and fee). Personal visit and photo with Santa for each child. Official page: https://www.brookdalefarms.com/events-1/pancake-breakfast-with-santa-2026-12-05-09-00
- **PJs and Pancakes with Santa cruise** at Gateway Arch Riverboats, St. Louis riverfront, MO. When: Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2026. Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m. Price: $45 ages 3+; ages 0–2 free but need a ticket. Official page: https://tickets.gatewayarch.com/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?c=pprbc&cg=cat

## Santa photos and visits

- **Santa at Wild Lights** at Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO. When: Every Wild Lights night through Dec 23, 2026. Time: 5–8:15 p.m. last entry. Price: Included with Wild Lights admission ($19; members $16; under 2 free). Sensory: Sensory-friendly night Dec 7. Official page: https://www.stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights
- **Santa Photos at Saint Louis Galleria** at Saint Louis Galleria, 1155 Saint Louis Galleria, St. Louis, MO 63117. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. 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 6 evenings (Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 14, Dec 15). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1103
- **Santa Photos at Plaza Frontenac** at Plaza Frontenac, 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. When: Nov 14–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.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Sensory: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 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 8 evenings (Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8…). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0981

## Santa trains and the Polar Express

- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at St. Louis Union Station, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, MO. When: Nov 13 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: Departures 4:30, 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. Price: November: Holiday Saver $20–$25, Coach $39–$64, First Class $49–$99, Premium $100–$134; parking $5. Sensory: Sensory-friendly rides Nov 23 and Dec 1. Same site sells Pancakes with Santa. Official page: https://www.stlpolarexpressride.com/

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## FAQ

### Is there a free Santa visit in St. Louis?
None of the 2026 visits we found is free on its own. Santa at Wild Lights is included with Wild Lights admission ($19, 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 St. Louis?
Of the breakfasts and brunches with posted 2026 prices, the lowest are Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House ($25; members $20; tables of 6 minimum; nonrefundable); Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms (Kids 3–13 $35; adults 14+ $20; under 3 free but need a ticket (+ tax and fee)); PJs and Pancakes with Santa cruise ($45 ages 3+; ages 0–2 free but need a ticket). 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 Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms (under 3 free but need a ticket); Santa at Wild Lights (under 2 free); PJs and Pancakes with Santa cruise (ages 0–2 free but need a ticket). To skip a long line with a toddler, look at reserved or timed visits: Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House, Santa Photos at Saint Louis Galleria and Santa Photos at Plaza Frontenac. 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 Magic House, Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms and PJs and Pancakes with Santa cruise. Two are evening visits (5 p.m. or later), which work best on a late-nap day.

### Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in St. Louis?
Santa at Wild Lights: Sensory-friendly night Dec 7. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride: Sensory-friendly rides Nov 23 and Dec 1. Santa Photos at Plaza Frontenac: Sensory-friendly session (Santa Cares): Sun Dec 6 9:30–10:30 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 St. Louis?
Yes. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride 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/).