A breakfast with Santa in Boston is sure to make this Christmas special! One of kids's favorite holiday experiences is meeting Santa and telling him their Christmas wishes. Make the tradition even better with a breakfast or brunch with the big guy in red. At these events, you’ll get to enjoy a delicious holiday meal, spend some extra time with Mr. or Mrs. Claus, and participate in other seasonal activities. Bring your camera to capture all of the festive fun, and make your reservation early—spots at some of these events go quick!

For more special opportunities for kids to meet Santa, see our picks for Polar Express and Holiday Train Rides. 

Santa breakfasts in Chicago offer more than just pancakes —you usually get a Santa picture and a visit as well. We have a list of breakfasts with Santa in Chicago, as well as brunches and other activities at a variety of venues, like Drury Lane Theater, Pinstripes Brunch with Santa, and even a Galactic Santa Breakfast at Camp Big Timber Ridge.

Most of these activities will offer photo ops, but you can also snag a picture with Santa at one of these events. We have ensured that as of publication time, all of these events have seats available, and we've tried to list events with more than just a handful of spots left. But register fast! These won't be around forever.

During the winter months, there is a timeless joy in piling into the family car to enjoy Christmas light shows and holiday lights drive-thrus. We've rounded up the best of South Florida's Christmas lights, drive-thru light shows, boat parades, and legendary holiday light displays. From the annual holiday tradition at Zoo Lights Miami to boat parades like the Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach, we can help point your family car toward the brightest, most sparkling Christmas lights displays in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach!

Santa is making his list and checking it twice, and he’s added some Santa breakfast stops in Orlando this holiday season. Join the jolly ol’ elf himself for a breakfast with Santa (or dinner...or tea time!) in Orlando. At these Santa breakfast events, guests will enjoy delicious foods, and kids can share their wish lists with Santa and snap some photos with the big guy as well.

Read on for a collection of local Santa breakfast events around Central Florida. We've also included holiday character dining options at the theme parks, including seasonal meals with the Grinch, Minnie Mouse, and Elmo! 

Admiring holiday lights is a timeless tradition and is a fantastic way to get families in the holiday spirit. Twinkling lights shine brightly throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area, adding extra shimmer and sparkle to an already magical holiday season. 

Choose your holiday lights adventure from walking through glowing gardens to driving through immersive Christmas light shows. Crank up the holiday tunes, enjoy the twinkle in your children's eyes as their face lights up from the glimmer, and bask in the best holiday lights in San Francisco. 

For more holiday magic, climb aboard Polar Express trains near San Francisco, don't miss the top holiday activities and Christmas events in the Bay Area, and discover more holiday happenings in our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids.