Skip the mall and book Breakfast with Santa this year where the entire family can enjoy the fun. At these small events, the little ones will not only get a scrumptious meal, but also a one-on-one visit (and photos) with Jolly Ole Saint Nick. From a cruise on the harbor to a museum breakfast that includes loads of extras, if you have little ones in your life, then you’re sure to find an event you can’t live without on this list.
- Spiritline Cruises - departing Patriots Point, Mt Pleasant
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Facebook/Spiritline Cruises All aboard the inaugural season for the Breakfast with Santa cruises on the Charleston Harbor. Take a 75-minute breakfast spin around the harbor with Santa while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet, a personal visit with Santa, a keepsake photo, and a gift for each child from Santa’s elf. Oh… and that view isn’t bad either! Cruises take place on December 7th and 14th and tickets will go fast, so don’t delay. Tickets are $40 per adult and include one free child with each adult ticket. Additional children cost $22 for kids age six and under; ages seven and up pay the adult price. (The price includes the photo!) Learn more and buy tickets at this link. Address: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
- The Children’s Museum of the Upstate - Greenville
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Facebook/The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Have a hot buffet breakfast with Jolly Ole Saint Nick and then pose for photos. Kiddos will also enjoy the Christmas carols, craft making session, story time, and the hot chocolate. The event lasts a little over an hour. Breakfast dates/times are: December 7th and 14th at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and on December 8th and 15th at 10 a.m. Member price is $25. Non-member adults pay $32, and non-member children pay $28. Call (864)233-7755 to register. Address: 300 College St, Greenville, SC 29601
- Hard Rock Cafe - Myrtle Beach
Facebook/Hard Rock Cafe at Myrtle Beach Meet and greet Santa, Mrs. Claus and some knights from Medieval Times at Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock. The buffet-style meal has just about anything you’d want on a breakfast spread. Kids will get to decorate a holiday donut and then receive a gift from Mrs. Claus. Most tickets to the breakfast will qualify for free admission to Wonderworks, too! See this link for more information, including times and prices. Address: 1318 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
- The Carriage House at Robert Mills House & Gardens - Columbia
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Facebook/Historic Columbia A continental breakfast gets underway in the historic carriage house at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, December 14, 2019. After dining with Santa, take pictures with him before making crafts and venturing through the Hampton-Preston Mansion to see the holiday decor. Tickets for non-members are $20/adult, $10/youth, kids age three and under attend for free. Learn more at this link. Address: 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- McArthur Farms - Bennettsville
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Facebook/McArthur Farms You know breakfast with Santa will be especially delicious when it takes place on the farm! This annual McArthur Farms’ event includes a live nativity, breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a delicious hot breakfast, and kids will get to make an ornament to take home for the family tree. Enjoy a down home country breakfast with Saint Nick on December 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets purchased prior to November 30th are $15 each; after that date, tickets are $20 each. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Get more info and buy tickets at this link.Address: 1708 SC-38, Bennettsville, SC 29512
- Alexander’s Restaurant - Hilton Head
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Facebook/Alexander’s Restaurant Enjoy a delightful brunch with Santa at this popular Hilton Head restaurant on December 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After, take a photo with Santa in front of the fireplace! Prices are $32/adults ages 16 and up; $15 for children 12 and under. See the extensive menu here. Make a reservation by calling 866-921-6639 anytime after 12 p.m. daily. Learn more here .Address: 76 Queens Folly Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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All aboard the inaugural season for the Breakfast with Santa cruises on the Charleston Harbor. Take a 75-minute breakfast spin around the harbor with Santa while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet, a personal visit with Santa, a keepsake photo, and a gift for each child from Santa’s elf. Oh… and that view isn’t bad either! Cruises take place on December 7th and 14th and tickets will go fast, so don’t delay. Tickets are $40 per adult and include one free child with each adult ticket. Additional children cost $22 for kids age six and under; ages seven and up pay the adult price. (The price includes the photo!) Learn more and buy tickets at this link. Address: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Have a hot buffet breakfast with Jolly Ole Saint Nick and then pose for photos. Kiddos will also enjoy the Christmas carols, craft making session, story time, and the hot chocolate. The event lasts a little over an hour. Breakfast dates/times are: December 7th and 14th at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and on December 8th and 15th at 10 a.m. Member price is $25. Non-member adults pay $32, and non-member children pay $28. Call (864)233-7755 to register. Address: 300 College St, Greenville, SC 29601
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Meet and greet Santa, Mrs. Claus and some knights from Medieval Times at Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock. The buffet-style meal has just about anything you’d want on a breakfast spread. Kids will get to decorate a holiday donut and then receive a gift from Mrs. Claus. Most tickets to the breakfast will qualify for free admission to Wonderworks, too! See this link for more information, including times and prices. Address: 1318 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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A continental breakfast gets underway in the historic carriage house at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, December 14, 2019. After dining with Santa, take pictures with him before making crafts and venturing through the Hampton-Preston Mansion to see the holiday decor. Tickets for non-members are $20/adult, $10/youth, kids age three and under attend for free. Learn more at this link. Address: 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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You know breakfast with Santa will be especially delicious when it takes place on the farm! This annual McArthur Farms’ event includes a live nativity, breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a delicious hot breakfast, and kids will get to make an ornament to take home for the family tree. Enjoy a down home country breakfast with Saint Nick on December 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets purchased prior to November 30th are $15 each; after that date, tickets are $20 each. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Get more info and buy tickets at this link.Address: 1708 SC-38, Bennettsville, SC 29512
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Enjoy a delightful brunch with Santa at this popular Hilton Head restaurant on December 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After, take a photo with Santa in front of the fireplace! Prices are $32/adults ages 16 and up; $15 for children 12 and under. See the extensive menu here. Make a reservation by calling 866-921-6639 anytime after 12 p.m. daily. Learn more here .Address: 76 Queens Folly Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
For more holiday fun this season, pile in the car and embark on this Christmas lights road trip in South Carolina!
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Address: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USAAddress: 300 College St, Greenville, SC 29601, USAAddress: 1318 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USAAddress: 1616 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201, USAAddress: 1708 SC-38, Bennettsville, SC 29512, USAAddress: 76 Queens Folly Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA
