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Santa & Freinds Holiday Meal Events

By Sarah Frane Macaroni Kid York November 7, 2025

The holiday season is in full swing, and Santa and his merry gang are gearing up for a jolly good time in York County and its surrounding areas. This year, the man in red has a jam-packed schedule, filled with exciting breakfast events where he'll be spreading joy and holiday cheer to families far and wide. If you're eager to meet Santa and his pals, mark your calendars for these upcoming breakfast gatherings that promise a delightful and memorable experience for you and your loved ones. Each event offers its own unique twist, ensuring that there's something special for everyone to enjoy. 

Pro tip: Santa's breakfast appearances are some of the hottest tickets in town during the holiday season, so when you see one that catches your eye, don't wait to make your reservations.

Ready to make this holiday season extra special? Start planning your magical breakfast adventure with Santa today! 

This is a living guide  and will be updated regularly with new events as they become available. Check back offten for the complete list of Santa breakfast events in your area!


2025 Events: 

Cocoa with the Grinch at Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market

Come out to the farm and meet Mister Grinch! Delightful photo opps for both kids and adults, and complimentary hot chocolate in our Orchard Pavilion. We will have outdoor activities open, weather permitting.

This is a FREE event – REQUIRES A TIME SLOT RESERVATION with a donation of a non-perishable food item, hygiene products, or new clothing item on the day of the event. Donations will go to the Blessing Boxes for York County.

No walk ins welcome for this event due to limited capacity.

This super fun event takes place on:
– Saturday, November 29 10:30a-2:30p
– Saturday, December 13 10:30a-2:30p

Get your tickets here 


 Pancakes with Santa at The Hangar & Wired Chef

Join The Hangar and Wired Chef on Sunday, November 30th from 11 AM – 1 PM for a cozy, family-friendly holiday brunch you won’t forget!

✨ Enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake buffet with sausage, croissants, fresh fruit, and juice. Plus a hot cocoa bar loaded with all the fixings.

🎨 Get creative with DIY holiday crafts for kids (and kids at heart!).

📸 Capture the magic with Photos with Santa Claus, taken by Roque Visuals — complete with same-day physical prints to take home.

Bring your holiday cheer (and your appetite)!

Children under 2 years are FREE with an adult ticket purchase. All children tickets must be purchased with an adult. Tickets are limited and advanced tickets are highly recommended — don’t miss this sweet start to the season.

Location: 441 East Market Street #Suite 4100 York, PA 17403 

Get your tickets here


Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

December 5 6:30-9:00  

Join Santa at the York Township Municipal Building for the annual tree lighting ceremony followed by cookies, cocoa and more!
The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm with holiday songs being sung by Dallastown Middle School Choir around the Christmas tree. Santa will light the tree at 7:00 pm. From 7:00 to 9:00 Santa will be available for photos, cookies and cocoa will be served, a Christmas craft and game area available and a Christmas movie will be showing. 

Location 190 Oak Rd, Dallastown, PA, 17313


Red Lion Breakfast with Santa 

Saturday, December 6th 8:00 AM –11:00 AM

Join Red Lion Recreation for our annual Christmas Breakfast with Santa. Come enjoy all you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, Juice, Milk and Coffee.
Prices
13 and Over- $6
Ages 6-12- $4
Ages 5 and Under are FREE
Cash is preferred but you can you a card. If using a card there is a 3% 


Cookies and Storytime with Santa at Hayshire UCC

December 6  1PM

Join us for cookies and story time with Santa! Enjoy cookies and refreshments, and get your picture taken and listen to a special story with Santa.
⭐️ This is a FREE event, but registration is required. We ask that you RSVP here.  


Breakfast with Santa and Friends  at Wellsville Fire Company

Saturday, December 6, 2025 

Join your friends and family as we welcome Santa to Wellsville. Our elves will be cooking up a delicious breakfast for you to enjoy before meeting the jolly guy himself. Remember to bring your letter for Santa to drop in the North Pole mailbox. Special guest appearances from the Grinch, Gingerbread Man, Buddy & Jovie, Rudolph and Olaf. Enjoy crafts and activities after breakfast. Don't forget your camera or phone to take photos with Santa and friends!

Breakfast includes: AYCE pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, tater tots, fruit, toast & beverages.

Advance ticket sales only.

Ticket sales close November 20, 2025.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jennifer at 717-324-8198 or via email

Tickets will also be sold during the Craft Fair on Saturday, November 8 from 10am-12pm

Adults (ages 16+) - $10.00

Youth (ages 5-15) - $5.00

Children under 5 - Free

Seating times: 8am, 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am & 10:30am


EYARC Breakfast with Santa

December 6, 9:00 am -11:00am 

East Prospect Community Building28 West Maple StreetEast Prospect PA 17317


Airville Santa Breakfast 

December 6 8am-10am 

Come join us for a free breakfast and a visit from Santa!
All are welcome!

Location: 3708 Delta Rd, Airville, PA 17302


Brunch with Santa hosted by BrewVino

December 6th 

The most wonderful time of the year calls for a magical morning with Santa Claus himself!
Join us Saturday, December 6th at BrewVino for a festive breakfast pizza brunch the whole family will love.
Bring your Christmas list to drop in Santa’s mailbox, take photos with St. Nick, and enjoy the cozy holiday atmosphere that makes this one of our favorite events of the season!
Location: BrewVino – 2779 Carlisle Rd, York, PA 17408
No reservations required — just your Christmas spirit! 


Breakfast with Santa & storytime with Miss Sara!

December 6 10:00am 

Santa will be visiting 'Get the Details' with Miss Sara from the Glatfelter Memorial Library!

Join in on the fun and enjoy donuts, hot chocolate and story time by Miss Sara!

Location: 96 N Main St, Spring Grove Pa 17362


Wellsville Fire Company Breakfast with Santa

December 6  8am-11am 

Join your friends and family as we welcome Santa to Wellsville. Our elves will be cooking up a delicious breakfast for you to enjoy before meeting the jolly guy himself. Remember to bring your letter for Santa to drop in the North Pole mailbox. Enjoy crafts and activities before or after breakfast. Several scenes for your family holiday photos will be available on the fire company grounds.

Seating times @ 8am, 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am & 10:30am
Children under age 5 – Free
Youth (ages 5-15) - $5.00
Adults (ages 16+) - $10.00
This is a presale event only. Ticket sales end November 20. Please visit our website for additional information on how to purchase tickets.

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Wellsville Elementary Angel Tree Project - Providing holiday gifts to children at Wellsville Elementary school. Tags from the tree can be picked up during our breakfast. The tags list items that the families have requested (toys, clothing, gift cards). We will also be collecting paper good and personal care items:
Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Tissues, Napkins, Paper Plates, Toothpaste, Soap/Shower Gel, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Soap, Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent.

The Kevin Butler Memorial Scholarship Foundation - Collecting new toys and clothing for youth in grades K-12th. Donations are given to youth in need within the Northern York County School District.


Pancakes for Dinner with Brown's Orchard ELF 

December 6th, 7th & 13th 

Brown's Buddy & Jovie are back again to spread Christmas cheer!

Enjoy pancakes with our ELF Toppings Bar (maple syrup, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, m&ms & chocolate fudge pop tart pieces), Bacon, Smiley Potatoes, and a drink (Coffee, Apple Cider, Milk, or Soda).

PLUS, kids can have their picture taken with ELF, get their official ELF ID badge, a gift, table activity sheet, and cookie decorating kit.

$20 per person. Limited seating. Reservations & pre-payment required. 717-428-2036 x257.


Weinrich Family Christmas Lights Cookies with Santa 

Decemeber 6th & 13th 5:30pm-7:30pm

Come see Santa, have some FREE cookies and cocoa, watch the lights in person, and even take home a children's book (courtesy of Betsy's Bookshelf).

As part of our annual tradition, including the light show set to music, Weinrich Family Christmas Lights is excited to host Santa and his elves on Dec 6th and Dec 13th. We'll serve FREE cocoa and cookies, and you can see the lights in person!

Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and neighbors to this fun event right here in York.


Blue Ridge Sportsmen's Association Inc. Santa Breakfast  Fairfield

December 7th 9am -11am 

Click here for more info 


Friends of Codorus State Park

Saturday December 13 9-11am 

The Breakfast with Santa program that was scheduled this year for Saturday, December 13, 2025 has been canceled.


Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast With Santa & Mrs Claus

December 13 7am -9:30am 

Come have breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus get pictures (with your own camera) and share your list with him before they head back to the North Pole!


Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Company Breakfast with Santa 

December 13 8am 

Come enjoy your breakfast with Santa! The event will run from 8am-11am. Breakfast selections include: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, fruit, juice, and hot drinks. There will be craft stations and other activities for the kids. No advance tickets are being sold this year. Pricing at the door will be:

Adults (anyone over age 12) - $12
Kids (Ages 4-12) - $8
Infants/Toddlers (Ages 0-3) - Free

Cash or Card (via QR code) can be used for payment. Flat fee of $1.50 will be added for credit card sales. Santa can't wait for you to visit! 


Dover Township Santa Breakfast 

December 13 8am-11am 

Join us for a fun-filled morning at our annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, sausage, and all-you-can-eat pancakes. Kids can visit with Santa, play games, and make festive crafts to take home. Bring the whole family and celebrate the holiday season with food, fun, and festive cheer!

🎟 Tickets sold at the door

Ages 0–4: Free

Ages 5–12: $5

Ages 13 and older: $10

💵 Cash and Venmo accepted 


Fairfield Fire & EMS Breakfast with Santa!

December 13 8am 

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s almost time for Breakfast with Santa and all of his Christmas Friends! Bring the kids, have breakfast, have a little fun, and take photos with Santa and his Friends! Santa is looking forward to seeing all of the children and their Families!

Click here for more info.


Fat Bat Brunch with Santa

December 14 10am-12pm 

Bring the kids and your camera for a fun filled morning with the head elf himself then enjoy Free pancakes, & sausage with Santa.Free seasonal crafts will be available as well.


Glen Rock Hose & Ladder Co. Breakfast with Santa 

December 20th 8am-11am

Mark your calendars for a magical morning that combines delicious food with holiday cheer! Join Glen Rock Hose & Ladder Co. for our annual Santa Breakfast - a heartwarming tradition that brings our community together.
What awaits you:
🥞 All-you-can-eat breakfast feast
🎁 Quality time with the big man himself - Santa!
📸 Perfect photo opportunities with your little ones
❤️ A chance to support our dedicated volunteer firefighters
Pricing:
Adults: $10
Kids under 10: FREE!
This is more than just breakfast - it's an opportunity to create lasting holiday memories while supporting the brave volunteers who keep our community safe year-round.  See you there! 🚒


Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast with Santa 

December 20 8:00am-11:00am 

Bring the kids for a chance to visit Santa, as well as enjoy a delicious breakfast!

Prices:
12 AND ABOVE - $12
4 TO 11 YEARS OLD - $8
3 AND UNDER - FREE


Santa Breakfast at Emmanuel Church Windsor

December 20 8:30 am

Join us for a FREE breakfast. Say hi to Santa and take a photo with him! Bring your own camera and enjoy the fun and fellowship!

Location: 2185 Windsor Rd, Windsor, PA 17366


Eagle Fire Co #1 - Mount Wolf, PA York County Station 22 Annual Breakfast with Santa

December 20 8am 

Click here for  details. 


VFW - South Mountain Post 6771 Breakfast with Santa

December 20 7am 11am 

Click here for more info  


Chanceford Presbyterian Church Santa Breafast 

December 21 8am 

Come join us for a FREE breakfast with Santa! Enjoy breakfast and you get to sit on Santa's lap and tell him your Christmas wishes. Every child with get a small treat from Santa. This is for kids of all ages.


 For the Love of a Veteran Inc.Breakfast with Santa Gettysburg

December 21 8am-11am 

Bring the kiddos to have breakfast with Santa while supporting our heroes. You'll see Mrs Clause and Santa's elves too. Ticket includes a breakfast buffet with assorted beverages and 1 gift per child under 12. You must pre-register your child under 12 to receive a gift by clicking the link below. 

Get your tickets here. 

Know of a Santa Breakfast we should add? Email the info to sarahfrane@macaronikid.com