Is it a tradition in your home to get a photo with Santa every year? It is for us 🙂 Santa is back out and about at places, as early as mid-November! Find the many different places to find Ole St. Nick around the Waukesha County and Lake Country area of Wisconsin below to snap that picture perfect moment in time.
*Our favorite Santa has retired from the German Christmas Market. There are some amazing Santas out there, though, like the Watertown Santa and Lake Country Santa LLC. And our NEW FAVORITE is the Santa at the Ingleside Santa Brunch! Just an amazing real beard and in character, interacting with kids.
Is it a tradition for your family to have breakfast with Santa? The Breakfast with the Reindeer event in Delafield is a fan favorite, too! It’s on the first Saturday in December.
Check out Lake Country Family Fun’s Santa Guide below to find an event near you below. More events will be added as they are announced.
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2025 Opportunities to See Santa
We will be updating this guide weekly throughout November, so check it again for new Santa opportunities! Tap the “Master List of 2025 Events that will Host Santa” to find ALLLLLL the Santas in the area!
December 4, 2025 – Sensory Friendly Mukwonago Holiday Tree Lighting
- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Mukwonago Community Library
- For children and adults with autism or developmental disorders.
December 8 – Sensory Santa Visits at Southridge Mall
- 9:00 am to 10:30 am
- Southridge Mall 5300 S 76th St, Greendale, WI
In partnership with 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻 experience the magic of Santa in a calm and welcoming environment with Sensory
Santa. Designed for children with sensory sensitivities, this special visit offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere for your child to connect with Santa at their own pace. Enjoy a memorable, stress-free experience tailored just for your family.
There will be breakfast snacks for the entire family, 
activity tables & 
giveaways.
Walk-ins and reservations are both available: https://book.squareup.com/…/VEJJSIH2DU6UJB6ZXAXAIZBG
Please note: The only entrance open for this event (due to it being held before the mall opens) will be the Southeast Mall Entrance, located between JC Penney and Macy’s. Santa is located in Lower Center Court.
Provided by Snaptastic
Photos and Packages range from $25.99 to $59.99
Customer Service: (888) 399-1959, help@snaptasticphotos.com
December 12 – 3rd Annual Santa’s Sensory Safe Night at Zacheriah’s Acres
- 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Zachariah’s Acres N74W35908 Servants Way, Oconomowoc, WI
- See Santa in a friendly environment that is welcoming and safe and catered to you.
- Many Thanks to Zachariah’s Acres and the Oconomowoc Kiwanis for helping to host and support this event.
December 9 – We Rock the Spectrum Pewaukee Sensitive Santa Event
- 4:00 to 6:30 pm at We Rock the Spectrum in Pewaukee
- Free for children with monthly memberships
- OR $18/child $35/family
- Take photos with Santa
- Holiday Arts and Crafts
- Goody Bag
- Snacks and beverages
- Play with Santa
- Call to reserve your spot 262-696-4272
December 10 – We Rock the Spectrum Pewaukee Sensitive Santa Event
- 4:00 to 6:30 pm at We Rock the Spectrum in Pewaukee
- Free for children with monthly memberships
- OR $17/child $35/family
- Take photos with Santa
- Holiday Arts and Crafts
- Goody Bag
- Snacks and beverages
- Play with Santa
- Call to reserve your spot 262-696-4272
- Christmas Open House and Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection with a Santa and Mrs. Claus visit!
- Event hours: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gather your family and join in for Santa and Mrs. Claus’ magical visit!
Event Hours:
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
December 6 & 7
- Last visit of the 2025 season!
Event Hours:
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Location
- W1795 Fox Rd
Ixonia, WI 53036
Santa will be making appearances at the German Christmas Market again this year in the heated German Christmas Market tent. As always, photos with Santa will be free (photos taken with your own phone or camera). There will be donations accepted to help fund the Oconomowoc food pantry.
*Everyone has been asking about who the Santa will be. The pre-2020 German Christmas Market Santa has retired. The 2025 Santa will be the same as the 2021-2023 Santa.
What a great way to get photos with Santa and help those around you by supporting the food pantry with a kind donation.
Santa’s Hours 2025
In the heated GCM Santa Tent, You are the Photographer! Take pictures of Santa with your camera.
Santa’s Hours:
Friday & Saturday – 10am to 5pm
Sunday – 10am to 3pm
2025 Special Attractions:
- Live Reindeer will be at the Santa tent from 5-7pm on Saturday
The 8th annual Feztival of Trees at The Tripoli Shrine Center 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee is here!
Santa will be checking his list twice from Saturday, November 22, through Saturday, November 29.
Bring your kids along so he knows what to leave under the tree. Adult tickets are $5. Kids 12 and under get in free!
Sat. Nov 22: 10am – 8pm
Sun. Nov 23: 10am – 5pm
Mon. Nov 24: 10am – 8pm
Tue. Nov 25: 10am – 8pm
Wed. Nov 26: 10am – 8pm
Thur. Nov 27: CLOSED
Fri. Nov 28: 10am – 8pm
*Sat. Nov 29: 10am – 5pm
More details on the Feztival of Trees.
Santa Bob passed away in November 2024. There is a Santa House set up in the Bentzin Family Town Square by the Watertown Library.
Find Santa at Brookfield Square Mall in 2025!
Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa’s Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don’t forget to drop off your letter in Santa’s mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required.
*Make a reservation for a November visit with Santa and receive $5 off your photo visit!
*Embrace the holiday spirit and create cherished memories with your loved ones, including your adorable pets, by visiting Santa on Mondays during this festive season. Join in to capture heartwarming moments in a special Santa photo session. Whether you’re a family or a pet owner, these magical Mondays are the perfect opportunity to share joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness. The mall welcomes your furry friends on a leash or in a carrier, ensuring everyone can be part of the holiday magic.
Now through December 24, 2025 – receive a free photo with Santa, plus free crafts and activities at Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s.
During your visit, families can mail their letter to Santa and receive free giveaways while supplies last. Families can also enjoy the amazing aquariums and wildlife displays found in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store.
Local Lake Country mom, Katie M. shares her wonderful experience HERE from 2020.
Santa will be returning to Mayfair on Thursday, November 17, 2023. He will be visiting with guests at level one in the Nordstrom wing.
Make this holiday magical by visiting St. Nick at Mayfair Mall in Milwaukee! Santa’s helpers have been working hard decking the halls, so don’t miss out! Take photos with Santa and create magical moments for you and your family.
Santa will be on site between November 14 and December 24. See the schedule.
Reservations are encouraged. Make them HERE.
Santa will be visiting Discovery World on Sunday, November 30 and Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm.
Join in for a festive adventure with enchanting tales and holiday cheer. Santa will be sharing stories and spreading joy as the holiday magic comes to life at Discovery World.
Reading times at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm. and 1:00 pm.
🎟️ Did you know? When you purchase your Discovery World tickets in advance, you can buy online and save! Plan your visit today!
*Included with general admission
Mark your calendars CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM at Busy Barn Adventure Farms in Fort Atkinson! Santa will be there, lots of places to take pictures, the animals to feed and love, Mrs. Claus reading stories, live music and so much more fun!
Saturday and Sunday (December 6, 7, 13, and 14 in 2025)
Bring your loved ones out to enjoy our Christmas farm experience.
The farm is full of Christmas cheer, with over 20+ trees decorated to wow you! Come take your own family photos throughout the farm in our various Christmas scenes, with our barnyard friends, and SANTA!!!
You won’t want to miss Mrs. Claus’s storytime as she reads a rendition of some of her favorite Christmas stories.
Create special memories as you roast some marshmallows and enjoy a hot cocoa with friends and family.
Take a stroll out to Santa’s stables to visit and feed some of our furry and feathered friends.
Create memories as you explore the farm where you will make new family traditions.
Santa is visiting the Domes in Milwaukee this 2025 holiday season!
- Storyteller Santa — November 29 from 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m.. Bring the family for festive storytelling sessions with Santa himself.
- This special event is included in admission pricing.
Visit Santa Shane at select Sendik’s locations throughout the month of December 2025!
2025 Santa Schedule:
Santa will be visiting select Sendik’s stores this year on the first few weekends in December. 🎅🏼 Bring the whole family and make some merry memories!
Saturday, December 6th
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Hartland | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Germantown | 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 7th
Oconomowoc | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
West Bend | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Grafton | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 13th
Mequon | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Whitefish Bay | 1:30 – 3 PM
Sunday, December 14th
FRANKLIN | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
GREENFIELD | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
NEW BERLIN | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Visit with Santa at American Family Field!
- See Bernie Santa for meet-and-greets and photos in the Brewers Team Store!
- December 13 & 14 and December 20 & 21
- Saturdays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Festival of Trees Holiday Celebration –
Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Join us for a magical morning with Santa at Okauchee Lions Park and Pavilion! Take your own photos with Santa, decorate a cookie, enjoy live carols from the Nature Hill Intermediate Choir, and more!
$5 per child online or $10 at the door (cc fees apply) — get tickets and reserve your spot today!
Roll into Skateland Waukesha for a family-friendly Ugly Sweater Party featuring Santa on Saturday, December 20.
The party starts at 12:30 pm and goes until 3:30. Ugly sweaters and festive attire are encouraged! Snack bar specials. Take your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1:00 – 3:00 pm!
The following is a list of additional events where Santa will be for your family to visit locally! Please note that some in person events that require advanced registration may already be full due to high demand.
Tag us in your Santa fun!
Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls
Christkindl Market Menomonee Falls. Experience the charm of a European-inspired Christkindl Market …
December 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSanta at The Corners of Brookfield
Bring your little one to see Santa at The Corners of Brookfield, specifically, at Improv this Decemb…
December 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pmChristmas in Wales
Christmas in Wales is an annual event that is fun for the whole family. The event is held once a y…
December 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pmCarriages with the Clauses
The Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce is presenting and bringing back the fan favorite event for holida…
December 13 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmPassport to the North Pole Delafield
Passport to the North Pole is coming to Delafield! What is Passport to the North Pole? Join in on Su…
December 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pmSoda with Santa
Sprecher, Milwaukee’s original craft brewery, in operation since 1985, announced that its Soda wit…
December 14 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pmAmerican Legion Artisan Fair
American Legion Artisan Fair Find handmade and homemade items, raffles, door prizes, a cash bar and …
December 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pmAn Enchanted Christmas at Glacier Rock Farms
Find family fun and adventure at Glacier Rock Farms as they present “An Enchanted Christmas.&#…
December 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmCocoa & Claus at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Cocoa & Claus at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum – Santa Claus is returning to the…
December 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pmSkating with Santa
There are two Skating with Santa events held at the Howard G. Mullett Ice Center in December. Wishma…
December 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmAn Enchanted Christmas at Glacier Rock Farms
Find family fun and adventure at Glacier Rock Farms as they present “An Enchanted Christmas.&#…
December 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmSkating with Santa
There are two Skating with Santa events held at the Howard G. Mullett Ice Center in December. Wishma…
November 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am – November 13, 2026 @ 12:30 pm
Where to Drop Off Letters to Santa
- Pop into the Smiley Barn to use their premade Santa Letter Templates!
- You can pick up a letter to Santa template at the Corners of Brookfield and drop it off as well!
- Not local, but The Santa Claus House in Alaska, has a template available as well.
County Christmas at the Ingleside Hotel has a Santa Mailbox in the Christmas village area. They even provide paper and pens. Find out more information on the Santa mailbox.
- 15 min with Santa and Mrs Claus
- 5 images
Ebert’s Greenhouse Village in Ixonia has a special Santa mailbox in their Gift Shoppe.
- December 2nd and 3rd they’ll have activities for kids and the mailbox will be open; however, you’d be able to drop off letters.
The German Christmas Market event over Thanksgiving weekend, will host Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as take in letters.
The Smiley Barn in Delafield has a Santa Mailbox. Children can write down what they want for Christmas and mail it to Santa. The store has the paper, envelopes, stamps and address.
Downtown Waukesha will have a red mailbox to deposit your letters to Santa in. One can be found at Martha Merrill’s Books. There will be two additional, smaller mailboxes floating around downtown Waukesha, so visit all of the lovely small businesses and find a little red box to put your special letter to Santa in this year.
The Corners of Brookfield will have a Santa Letter Drop Off. The mailbox will be located in the Market Square Escalator vestibule.
Letters are collected at the Oconomowoc Christmas parade. The letters are collected prior to the Santa float, which is the last float. And there is a red Santa mailbox outside the front of City Hall in downtown Oconomowoc.
In Oconomowoc, if you write a letter to Santa and put your return mailing address on the letter, the postal worker will take it and you will receive a letter back from Santa! Letters to Santa have already been rolling in to the Oconomowoc Post Office in November 2024.
Drop Santa letters off at the Big Bend Library. (TBD in 2024.)
There is a Christmas light show in Muskego called Lights on Glen Cove, that starts TBD in 2024. They have a cute red mailbox for Letters to Santa. Be sure to leave a return address for a Santa response!
Throughout Waukesha County, and the USA, the postal service has added a digital letter to Santa option.
The Postal Service is encouraging little ones to send in their snail mail letters through Dec. 9 to “Santa Claus 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888.” The Postal Service knows needs are sky-high this year, and Operation Santa workers are ready to embrace a blizzard of requests.
And for the first time ever, the letter adoption process is all digital – and nationwide. “If you live in Key West, Florida, you could log on and adopt a letter from Portland, Oregon,” Frum said.
Bring in your letters to Santa to the new New Berlin Activity and Recreation Center at 15321 W. National Ave by December 13th, 2023!
Hollywood Roadhouse in Nashotah has a small Santa Mailbox.
North Pole Mailbox in the Hot Corner at American Family Field
- Special mailbox dropped off in the Hot Corner at American Family Field
- 12/1-12/22
- Guests are welcome to pick-up letters (available by mailbox) or bring their own.
Just outside of Lake Country, you can drop off letters to Santa at the Pfister in Milwaukee from November 29 thru December 15, 2024.
Not local, but through the The Santa Clause House in Alaska, you can order letters to Santa and whole packages from Santa.
2025 Breakfasts and brunches with Santa
2025 Breakfasts with Santa
When? Sunday, December 7
Time? 8:45am to 2:00pm
Where? Milford Hills – your go-to venue for holiday memories!
Visit their website to reserve your spot: www.milfordhills.com/events
Call for for reservations: 920.699.2249
Join in the historic Clausing Barn—a beautifully rustic, octagonal structure built in 1897—for a festive morning of food, fun and heartwarming holiday magic.
Your 2025 Breakfast with Santa experience includes:
-A full breakfast buffet with French toast, waffles, eggs, bacon, pastries, and more
-A cozy meet-and-greet with Santa, plus a special take-home gift for every child
-Photo ops in a picture-perfect historic setting
-Full admission to Home for the Holidays, our signature winter celebration
After breakfast, enjoy seasonal fun across the site:
-A picturesque 1800s village with bonfires, festive greenery and hands-on ornament making
-Horse-drawn wagon rides complete with jingling bells
-Encounters with Victorian Santa, his giant goat and even Krampus!
-Unique shopping with exclusive gifts and keepsakes
Wrap up your visit with warm memories, handmade treasures and maybe even a little snow in your hair. It’s the kind of holiday tradition your family will remember for years to come.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
COST PER TICKET
Adult: $52
Teen: $52
Senior: $40
Child (5-11): $27
Children under 5: Free
Society members receive a 10% discount
Advanced registration is required
Know Before You Go:
*Old World Wisconsin grounds remain open rain or shine. Programs are subject to change based on availability and weather conditions.
*Old World Wisconsin is located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The site features gravel roads, rough and hilly terrain. The staff recommends dressing in layers and choosing sturdy footwear.
*Onsite vehicle parking is available for FREE at Old World Wisconsin. The parking lot can accommodate large vehicles, RVs, and buses.
*Admission is valid for a single date, and guests may exit and re-enter during their visit.
*Modern restrooms, changing rooms, and water fountains are available on site.
*No pets are allowed.
*Because of the historic nature of the buildings, not all areas are ADA accessible. Guests with additional mobility needs are encouraged to contact the site directly at 262-594-6301 or oww@wisconsinhistory.org.
Back by popular demand in 2025, the Pfister Breakfast With Santa is a holiday tradition that creates lifelong memories. Guests have the opportunity to share a jolly breakfast collection with Santa and his elves in The Pfister’s festive ballroom. They will have chefs in the room griddling up chocolate chip and blueberry pancakes with all the trimmings, along with everyone’s traditional buffet favorites. In addition to photos with Santa, which are highly encouraged, every child will receive a special gift and will be able to make crafts while composing a handwritten letter to Santa. Smaller seating groups for each date will ensure that everyone has an exceptional experience.
Choose from seatings between 8:30 – 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
November 29 & 30 and December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21
Please note, tax and 22% gratuity will be added to all reservations.
The annual pancake breakfast with Santa at the Waukesha Masonic lodge will be December 7th, 2024 starting at 8:00 am. There will be pancakes, sausage, and cold and hot drinks served. Please come and have breakfast with us during this continued time of healing.
There will also be a bake sale again. 100% of proceeds to be donated to local charity.
Join in for the Annual Sons of the American Legion Pancakes with Santa event on December 13, 2025 at the Flanagan Dorn American Legion Post in Hartland. This event draws hundreds of families from the Lake Country area to support the SAL mission and local Hartland Legion.
The event will be from 9:00 am to Noon.
Again, this year if you bring a book – you will receive a book. This annual book exchange promotes the communities need for enhanced literacy. Extra books will be donated to local non-profits serving the Hartland community.
Santa’s elves have told SAL members he will be arriving at 9:00 a.m. – bring your camera to take your photos. SALS will not be providing photos.
Pancakes will be ready for eating at 9:00 a.m. for $5.00 a plate.
Hope to see you there!
More details here.
Have breakfast with Santa on Sunday, (2024 TBD) from 8:00 am to 11:00am.
Breakfast will be sausage, scrambled eggs, potato casserole and baked goods.
A free will donation will be collected.
The event is sponsored by Kettle Moraine Fire Department.
Have Breakfast with Santa at Borzynski’s Farm and Floral Market in Mount Pleasant. 2025 dates and times TBD.
More details available soon.
Have Breakfast with Santa on December 21, 2024 in Butler, WI. The event will be from 8:30 am to noon at the Frontier Park Community Building.
Breakfast will include all you can eat pancakes with milk or coffee.
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Gift bags for kids!
Proceeds support Butler’s Community Events Committee.
This year (2025) Jellystone Park in Caledonia is offering a Breakfast with Santa event on select Saturdays & Sundays. This is a 90-minute experience where guests will be able to meet and interact with the big man himself and Sofia and Jax, characters from our book, Evy the Evergreen Finds His Shine.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Meet & greet with Santa and our storybook characters
One framed photo (per paid child)
Unlimited digital photos (taken by family)
One donut to decorate (one per ticket)
Virtual book readings
A goodie bag to take home (one per child)
Holiday craft
Breakfast!
DATES:
- December 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and 20 & 21
- *Dates are subject to change and availability
PRICING:
Ages 3 – 12: $21.99
Adults: $23.99
2 and under: FREE (no framed photo included)
Breakfast with Santa at Red Roof Station, 201 Grove
Street, Eagle. $7.00/child, Adult menu choice.
RSVP ahead at 262-592-3111
Santa Claus is coming to…… Muskego Lakes!🎶
Come enjoy all of your breakfast favorites, take photos with the Big Guy, arts and crafts and more!
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED:
lcoomer@muskegolakes.com or call 414-425-6500 ext. 7
Sunday, December 7, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
ages 13-adult: $29.95
ages 6-12: $14.95
ages 3-5: $9.95 and 3 and under: FREE
Delicious Breakfast Buffet: Start your day with a hearty and scrumptious breakfast from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet Santa: Kids can meet Santa Claus and share their holiday wishes. Don’t forget your camera for those memorable photos!
Silent Auction: Bid on fantastic items and themed trees with gifts from 9 am to 3 pm. All proceeds support Good Friend, Inc.
Live Music: Enjoy festive tunes performed by Charlie Smith.
Fun Activities: to keep the little ones entertained.Held at Tuscan Hall Venue & Catering
The annual breakfast with Santa is on December 6th, 2025.
Timed tickets will be available for purchase to attend this event.
- 8:30 – 9:15
- 9:15 – 10:00
- 10:00 – 10:45
- 10:45 – 11:30
Ticket prices:
- $8 per Adult or child 13+
- $6 per child ages 4-12
- Children ages 3 and under are free
As this event is a fundraising event for camp, tickets are non-refundable.
Breakfast with Santa and Friends
Santa with Friends: 5th Annual Holiday Fundraiser Date: December 7th
Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: 1721 Northview Rd, Waukesha, WI
Event Highlights: Breakfast with Santa – Enjoy fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, and warm drinks included with your ticket. Holiday Activities – Fun crafts, festive games, and face painting for the whole family. Meet Santa – Take photos and receive a small gift from Santa himself! Raffles & Prizes – Exciting prizes with proceeds supporting Friends with Food. Ticket Information:Child (3-12): $10
Children 2 & under: Free
Family Package: $40 (2 adults + 2 children)
Tickets Include:
Breakfast, access to all activities, and a visit with Santa.
Support a Great Cause!All proceeds directly benefit Friends with Food, helping us continue to provide food and support to families in need.
December 14, 2025 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The holiday season is upon us, and the elves at the Harley-Davidson Shop at the H-D Museum have been hard at work stocking the shelves with goodies for the Harley-Davidson lover in your life. Gifts for him, for her, for the kids and even for your four-legged bestie can be found just a little south of the North Pole at the crossroads of 6th & Canal in Milwaukee. The H-D Museum’s Annual Pass is a terrific option for the curiosity seeker in your life, with individual, family and VIP options. It’s a fantastic way to fully enjoy our programs and exhibits, including the all-new photography showcase, “Ezy Ryders: History & Tradition, Heart & Soul”, which just opened in November.
And one of Milwaukee’s favorite traditions makes its return to Rumble, just above MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant this month. Breakfast with Santa will provide one of the cutest photo ops in the city as jolly old St. Nick rolls onto campus to bring smiles to all the little girls and boys. Check out the delicious brunch buffet, pen a letter to Santa, decorate holiday cookies, check out the classic movies, and so much more as the H-D Museum turns into a hub of holiday fun.
Have Breakfast with Santa at the YMCA at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc / Summit.
FESTIVE FAMILY FUN!
Enjoy a sit down breakfast, arts & crafts, games and a visit with the Man in Red himself, Santa! Choose a seating time that fits your family’s schedule. Pictures may be taken with Santa, so be sure to dress festive and bring your camera.
FEE (per person): $8 Y Member • $10 CP
Ages 2 and under are free. Register by December 5th, 2025.
Sunday, December 7
Choose from two times: 9:00 am – 11:00am or 11:30 am – 1:30pm
Enjoy a breakfast buffet and cookie decorating for the kids. Get your tickets here.
Event Dates: December 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2025
Start your magical day with Breakfast with Santa. After breakfast, each child will receive a sweet token from Santa himself to end their visit with a smile.
Have your photo taken with Santa and visit Mrs. Claus!
2025 Brunches with Santa
Tap to book your Brunch with Santa!
Brunch with Santa:
Date: December 21, 2025 | 9AM-1PM | Lake Country Ballroom
Make a reservation and enjoy a delicious buffet filled with sweet and savory favorites like pancakes, an omelet station, and of course desserts! There will be family-friendly activities to enjoy after your meal. Activities include a photo opportunity with Santa, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and more!
Brunch with Santa at The Cornerstone Sports Pub & Eatery
Call 262-560-1368 to make reservations before they sell out!
You are invited to WBC Park’s 2025 Brunch with Santa Claus on December 6 & 13 from 11-1:00.
Celebrate the season with a delectable All-You-Can-Eat brunch spread and a memorable Santa experience that includes a 4×6 printed picture with Santa and a DIY Kids’ Station, where they create a festive picture frame.
Details:
- December 6 & 13
- 11am-1:00pm in the Baird Wealth Management Club Level
- Delectable All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Spread
- Memorable Santa Experience
- Festive Beverage Offerings
- DIY kids stations
- Breakfast Buffet (Adult Beverages available for purchase)
Adults $45 / Kids 2-14 $25 / Kids 0-2 Free, but must register in advance
Santa is coming to the Carriage House in 2025!
Mark your calendars for December 7th!
9am – 2pm join in for Santa’s brunch! 🎅🏻
Great food, desserts, photos and fun for the kids (and adults!)
Brunch will be a buffet style brunch with a variety of breakfast and lunch options. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Santa and take photos.
Each reservation is allotted 90 minutes for your dining experience.
Adults $94.47
Kids (Ages 4-12) $38.94
Kids (Under 3) Free
*Prices are plus 21% Service Charge and 5% Sales Tax
Adults (13+ years) – $50.00
Children (4-12 years) – $18.00
Tots (3yrs and under) – FREE
4 – 12yrs $25.31
3 & Under Free
Prices include gratuity & tax
$10 children 10 & under
2 and under free
Please call and reserve your spot now!
Activities for the kids
Write a letter to Santa and put it in his mailbox!
Enjoy breakfast with Santa on Sunday, November 30 or Sunday, December 14 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Adults: $28
Kids 12 & under: $15
Call for reservations: 262-523-4244
Supper with Santa –
Spread the good cheer! Point Burger Bar in Pewaukee has just gotten word that the mighty man himself Santa will be stopping by Point Burger Bar on December 17th & 19th at 5PM.
Saint Kate invites guests to start a new holiday tradition with its Brunch with Santa, offering an opportunity to create lifelong memories. Attendees can enjoy a plentiful brunch in Saint Kate’s festive ballroom and visit with Santa himself. Chefs will be griddling waffles with all the trimmings in the ballroom, alongside a selection of traditional buffet favorites.
In addition to photos with Santa, each child will receive a special gift and can participate in crafts while composing a handwritten letter to Santa.
2025 Holiday Guides
Ingleside Hotel
Bank Five Nine
sponsored by the Corners of Brookfield
sponsored by the Delafield Brewhaus
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Santa Send Off at Tinus Marine 🙂 December 5 10-12:00!!
Stuff the Boat Event at Tinus Marine ends on Saturday 5 with Santa visiting for socially distanced Santa pics for you and your family to participate in!! Make this year one that won’t be forgotten with “Boating with Santa” family pictures!!
Thank you for this fantastic guide! I can’t wait to take my kids to see Santa in Waukesha County this year. The locations you listed sound perfect for making some wonderful holiday memories. Can’t wait to start our festive adventures!
This guide is super helpful! I can’t wait to take my kids to see Santa at the different locations in Waukesha County. Thanks for putting this together, it makes planning our holiday season so much easier!
This post is super helpful! I can’t wait to take my kids to see Santa in Waukesha County this year. Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive list!
I loved this guide! It’s so helpful to see all the different places where Santa will be in Waukesha County this year. I can’t wait to take my kids to see him and create some magical memories. Thanks for putting this together!