Holiday Character Dining with Santa and Friends
Holiday Character Dinning with Santa and Friends. This is a listing of the Character Dining events in and around Cape May County. We will update this list as more events become available. Please check websites and/or call for more info or to register when registration is required.
(Updated 2016)
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Saturday, December 3rd.
Breakfast with Santa at Bishop McHugh
Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School
2221 Route 9 North Cape May Court House 08210
12/3/2015
9:00 am – 11:00 am
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE FOR ALL AGE RANGES WITH ( Donations of new, unwrapped gifts will be accepted for Toys for Tots. We hope to see you there!)
CALL: 609-624-1900 email Michelle_Cuccia@yahoo.com
WEBSITE
Santa Breakfast Dec. 12th Bring your kids in their pajamas, and come enjoy breakfast, games and activities with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9 am to 11am at Bishop McHugh. This wonderful and free event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts will be accepted for Toys for Tots. We hope to see you there!
Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
Congress Hall, Cape May
200 Congress Pl Grand Ballroom Cape May 08204
December 3,10,11,17
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTER BY CALLING (Most dates SOLD OUT)
COST: Adults: $18.85 + tax & gratuity
Children (Ages 4-12): $9.95 + tax & gratuity
CALL: (609) 884-6574
WEBSITE
Santa is coming to Congress Hall’s Grand Ball Room!!! Each Saturday of Winter Wonderland, enjoy a delicious breakfast and get the chance to see Jolly Old St. Nick. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, bacon, fruit, buttermilk pancakes, sweet treats, and much more. Kids will get the chance to tell Father Christmas all of their Christmas wishes, while parents snap a pretty picture for the mantle. Breakfast with Santa is from 9am- 12pm on November 28, December 3,10, 11, & 17th. Tickets are $16.95 for adults, $9.95 for kids ages 4-12 years old. Those ages 3 and under are welcome to join for free. For reservations please call 609-884-8422.
Sunday, December 4th.
Breakfast with Santa at the Sunrise Cafe
Sunrise Cafe of Ocean City NJ 1200 Asbury Ave Ocean City 08226
12/4/2015 8:00 am – 11:30 am
NO REGISTRATION
COST: Cost of breakfast
CALL: (609) 398-9300
Ho Ho Ho! Join us for breakfast with Santa! He’ll be here from 8:00-11:30am. Bring your appetites & camera! He’ll also be back on December 12th!
Breakfast with Santa at the Belleplain VFW
Belleplain VFW
556 Woodbine Ave. Belleplain 08270
12/4/2016 8:00 am – 11:00 am
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
FREE FOR ALL AGES
COST: Adults $7, Children $5 (3 & under free)
CALL: 609-861-2298
Buffet Style Breakfast with visit from Santa and a gift for each child. Serving from 8 to 11 am. Adults $7, Children $5 ( 3 & under free). (Free photo with Santa included).
Town Bank Fire Company’s Breakfast with Santa
Town Bank Fire Company’s 15th Annual Breakfast with Santa
Town Bank Fire Company 224 Town Bank Rd
North Cape May 08204-2945
12/4/2016 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
AGE RANGE: All Ages
COST: Adults: $10, Children: $7
CALL: (609) 886-5511
Each child will receive a treat from Santa’s sack and face painting! There will be a raffle for a family Christmas basket that will include items that every member of the family will love! Don’t forget your cameras.
Breakfast with Santa at Cape May Lewes Ferry
Cape May – Lewes Ferry 1200 Lincoln Blvd
North Cape May 08204
12/4/2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED BUT RECOMMENDED
OPEN TO ALL AGES
Cost: Adults: $15 (before 12/1) $17 (after 12/1) Kids (4-12): $11 (before 12/1) $13 (after 12/1) Kids under 4: FREE
CALL: (800) 643-3779
WEBSITE
Seatings: 9am and 10:30am Before loading his sleigh and starting his fast jaunt around the world, Santa has graciously agreed to stop at the Ferry terminal for a special breakfast with some of his favorite Delaware Bay children! Stop by the terminal for a buffet breakfast, meet and greet with Santa, and Christmas Storytime! To reserve your ticket, please contact our Guest Services Department at 800-643-3779. Cost: Adults: $15 (before 12/1) $17 (after 12/1) Kids (4-12): $11 (before 12/1) $13 (after 12/1) Kids under 4: FREE
Santa’s Workshop & Holiday Brunch at The Reeds
Santa’s Workshop & Holiday Brunch at The Reeds
The Reeds at Shelter Haven 9601 Third Ave
Stone Harbor 08247
12/4/2016 – 12/11/2016 Weekly on Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: $30 per person | 12 & under $20 (includes Santa’s workshop gifts) RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED parties under 6 guests RESERVATIONS REQUIRED parties of 6 guests or more
CALL: (609) 368-0100
WEBSITE
Enjoy a festive holiday brunch and bring your children to experience the ‘North Pole’ to craft special gifts for the family! Reservations suggested for parties under 6 guests / Reservation REQUIRED for parties of 6 guests or more: 609.368.0100
Breakfast with Santa at Aleathea’s
Breakfast with Santa at Aleathea’s (Inn of Cape May)
Aleathea’s Restaurant 7 Ocean St
Cape May 08204
11/26/2016 – 12/10/2016 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Please call
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Adults $17; children (ages 12 & under) $12
CALL: (609) 884-5555 Ext 226
WEBSITE
Enjoy a breakfast buffet while visiting with Santa. Breakfast with Santa is held at the Aleathea’s restaurant located inside the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. There are only a limited amount of high chairs available. If you are bringing very young children who will not be eating BUT need a space for a high chair, please call Janice Coyle at 609-224-6027 to make the appropriate arrangements. If you would like to sit with another party, please email jcoyle@capemaymac.org or call 609-224-6027 so we can make the appropriate seating arrangements. We may not be able to honor your request the day of the event.
Brunch with Santa at Congress Hall
Congress Hall, Cape May 200 Congress Pl
Cape May 08204
12/4/2016
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! PLEASE CALL!
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Adults: $45 + tax Children (Ages 4-12): $22 + tax
CALL: (609) 884-6574
WEBSITE
*December 4th & 18th* Visit Congress Hall’s Grand Ballroom for a limited engagement with Santa Claus himself. Brunch with Santa features an elegant buffet, a special reservation with Santa, and a complimentary 5×7 photo from our professional photographer. Enjoy a brunch buffet featuring a full spread of breakfast and lunch complete with omelet stations, carving stations, and desserts. Kids from one to ninety-two are sure to delight in the sweet seasonal desserts and ice cream sundae station. Each child will get a reservation for time with Santa Claus- so no waiting in line for pictures and to go through your list of Christmas wishes. This Brunch with Santa takes place on Sundays, December 4th and 18th in Congress Hall’s Grand Ball room.
Supper with Santa at Cape Trinity
Cape Trinity Catholic School
1500 Central Ave Suite 300
North Wildwood 08260
12/4/2016 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Adults $10, Kids $5
CALL: (609) 522-2704
WEBSITE
Please join us for Cape Trinity Catholic’s Supper with Santa! Sunday Dec. 4th 2 – 6 PM at Cape Trinity Catholic School. Dinner will be Served from 2 – 5 PM Homemade Pasta and Meatballs, Rolls, Salad and Dessert included $10 Adult $5 Children There will be a Family Friendly event including: Live Music, Games, Face Painting, Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction, 50/50 Valued at $7500.00 Win the latest in technology gadgets, top 10 most wanted toys, experiences, games and SANTA!
Saturday, December 10th.
Breakfast with Santa at the Rainforest Cafe (Atlantic County)
Rainforest Cafe Atlantic City 2201 Boardwalk
Atlantic City 08401
12/10/2016 8:00 am – 10:00 am
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Adults: $19, 10 & Under $13, Kids under 3 FREE
CALL: (609) 345-5757
WEBSITE
Join Cha!Cha! at Rainforest Cafe for Breakfast with Santa Greet by Cha!Cha! Breakfast Buffet Fun Activities Visit from Santa Photo opportunity with Cha!Cha! and Santa Raffles Arts & Crafts Breakfast Menu Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, French Toast Sticks, Pancakes, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit Platter, Assorted Cold Cereals, Mini Muffins, and Donuts, Milk, Juice, Tea, and Coffee. We will offer all Guests an exclusive Retail Discount during Breakfast with Santa!
Breakfast with Santa at Aleathea’s
Breakfast with Santa at Aleathea’s (Inn of Cape May)
Aleathea’s Restaurant 7 Ocean St
Cape May 08204
11/26/2016 – 12/10/2016 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Please call
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Adults $17; children (ages 12 & under) $12
CALL: (609) 884-5555 Ext 226
WEBSITE
Enjoy a breakfast buffet while visiting with Santa. Breakfast with Santa is held at the Aleathea’s restaurant located inside the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. There are only a limited amount of high chairs available. If you are bringing very young children who will not be eating BUT need a space for a high chair, please call Janice Coyle at 609-224-6027 to make the appropriate arrangements. If you would like to sit with another party, please email jcoyle@capemaymac.org or call 609-224-6027 so we can make the appropriate seating arrangements. We may not be able to honor your request the day of the event.
Breakfast with Santa AT John & Patty’s
Jon & Patty’s Coffee Bar and Bistro
637 Asbury Ave Ocean City 08226
12/10/2016 8:00 am – 11:30 am
RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Cost of breakfast
CALL: (609) 399-3377
WEBSITE
Ho Ho Ho! Join us for breakfast with Santa on December 10th or 18th! The big guy will be here from 8:00am-11:30am. Bring your appetites & camera!
Breakfast Brunch with Santa at Hemingway’s
Hemingway’s Cape May
Oceanfront @ 1045 Beach Ave
Cape May 08204
12/3/2016 – 12/17/2016 Weekly on Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Adults: $13.95 Kids Under 12: $7.95
CALL: (609) 884-5611
WEBSITE
Join Santa at Hemingway’s Cape May December 3rd, 10th & 17th for a very, very, very fun holiday experience. Great food, great service & of course – great Ho, Ho, Ho’s all morning long!
Brunch with Santa at Greate Bay Country Club (Atlantic County)
901 Mays Landing Rd Somers Point 08244
12/10/2016 – 12/17/2016 Weekly on Saturday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED PLEASE CALL!
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: For children ages 5-12, the price is $12.95; 4 and under are free. Club members pay $21.95 and non-members pay $24.95. Taxes and gratuity not included.
CALL: (609) 927-5071
WEBSITE
Greate Bay Country Club is offering a Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17, both at 10am. We are offering a full brunch buffet with a carving station included. For children ages 5-12, the price is $12.95; 4 and under are free. Club members pay $21.95 and non-members pay $24.95. Taxes and gratuity not included. We’ll also have a professional photographer on hand to take kids pictures with Santa
Breakfast with Santa at Fred & Ethel’s (Atlantic County)
Historic Smithville, NJ
615 E Moss Mill Rd
Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Tavern
Smithville 08205
12/10/2016 – 12/17/2016 Weekly on Saturday
9:00 am – 11:00 am
RESEVATIONS REQUIRED please call!
OPEN TO ALL AGES
COST: Call for details
CALL: 609.652.0544
WEBSITE
December in Smithville would not be complete without a Breakfast with Santa at Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light (fee) Enjoy all your traditional breakfast favorites with everyone’s favorite Big guy SANTA! Call for reservations 609.652.0544 The Dates of this event are December 10th & 17th, 2016
Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
Congress Hall, Cape May
200 Congress Pl Grand Ballroom Cape May 08204
December 3,10,11,17
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTER BY CALLING (Most dates SOLD OUT)
COST: Adults: $18.85 + tax & gratuity
Children (Ages 4-12): $9.95 + tax & gratuity
CALL: (609) 884-6574
WEBSITE
Santa is coming to Congress Hall’s Grand Ball Room!!! Each Saturday of Winter Wonderland, enjoy a delicious breakfast and get the chance to see Jolly Old St. Nick. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, bacon, fruit, buttermilk pancakes, sweet treats, and much more. Kids will get the chance to tell Father Christmas all of their Christmas wishes, while parents snap a pretty picture for the mantle. Breakfast with Santa is from 9am- 12pm on November 28, December 3,10, 11, & 17th. Tickets are $16.95 for adults, $9.95 for kids ages 4-12 years old. Those ages 3 and under are welcome to join for free. For reservations please call 609-884-8422.
Sunday, December 10th.
Breakfast with Santa at Arlene’s
Arlene’s On Asbury 624 Asbury Ave Ocean City 08226-3832
12/10/2017 8:00 am – 11:00 am
COST: $Price of Breakfast
CALL: (609) 399-3639
WEBSITE
Bring your family to ARLENE’s Breakfast with Santa! Don’t forget your camera.
Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
Congress Hall, Cape May 200 Congress Pl Cape May 08204
11/25/2017 – 12/17/2017 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
COST: Adults 18.95, Children (Ages 4-12): $9.95 + tax & gratuity
CALL: 609-884-6542
WEBSITE
Santa is coming to Congress Hall’s Grand Ball Room! Every Saturday and Sunday of Winter Wonderland, enjoy a delicious breakfast and visit with Jolly Old St. Nick. The breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, bacon, fruit, buttermilk pancakes, sweet treats, and much more. Kids will get the chance to tell Father Christmas all of their Christmas wishes, while parents snap a pretty picture for the mantle. Breakfast with Santa is from 9:00 am until noon on the following dates: Saturdays and Sundays, November 25- December 17, 2017 Adults 18.95, Children (Ages 4-12): $9.95 + tax & gratuity For reservations, please call Congress Hall’s Concierge at 609-884-6542. *48 hour cancellation policy applies. Call for complete details.
Breakfast with Santa at Uncle Bills (North Cape May)
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House 3820 Bayshore Rd. North Cape May 08204-3208
12/10/2017 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
COST: Cost of Breakfast
CALL: (609) 886-0066
WEBSITE
Our breakfast with Santa is Sunday December 10th from 9-1. There will Christmas themed pancakes for the kids and each kid gets something special from Santa! And of course we encourage the parents to bring cameras pictures are free. This is in the north cape May location only.
Breakfast with Santa at Aleathea’s (Inn of Cape May)
Aleathea’s Restaurant 7 Ocean St Cape May 08204
12/3/2017 – 12/10/2017 Weekly on Sunday 10:00 am – 11:30 am
COST: Adults $17; children (ages 3-12) $12; $5 children under age 3
CALL: (609) 884-5555 Ext 226
WEBSITE
Enjoy a family-friendly breakfast buffet at the Inn of Cape May as children visit with Santa and hear a Christmas story. Christmas lists accepted! Treats for the kids.
Santa’s Workshop & Holiday Brunch
The Reeds at Shelter Haven 9601 Third Ave Stone Harbor 08247
12/3/2017 – 12/10/2017 Weekly on Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
COST: $30 per person, 12 & under $20
CALL: (609) 368-0100
WEBSITE
Enjoy a festive holiday brunch and bring your children to experience the “North Pole” to create special crafts for the holiday! December 3rd & 10th. RESERVATIONS 609.368.0100 Reservations strongly suggested for parties under 6 guests Reservation required for parties of 6 guests or more
Breakfast with Santa at the Shamrock
Shamrock 3700 Pacific Ave Wildwood 08260
12/2/2017 – 12/24/2017 Weekly on Sunday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
COST: $2.99 for Kids & 4.99 for Adults (Buffet Style)
CALL: (609) 522-7552
WEBSITE
Every Sunday in December we will be offering Breakfast with Santa 10am to 2pm Breakfast will be just $2.99 for Kids & 4.99 for Adults (Buffet Style) Choices will include pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, and bacon choice of apple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, or coffee. They will have arts & crafts available for the kids with Santa’s helpers and pictures with Santa available. Everyone will get a chance to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what you’d like for Christmas, and receive a candy cane. Bring your own cameras if you’d like. Mimosa Specials for the adults as well! Come out for great time with the family!