Holiday Treats with Santa 2023

9 Delivering all of those toys sure is hard work and it makes Santa hungry! Join him for breakfast, lunch or his favorite - cookies! - at one of the many "Treats with Santa" events happening around town. Make sure to make your reservation early as these fill up quickly!

Dec 2 | 8AM to 10AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Applebees: Applebee's is sponsoring all you can eat breakfast for $12.00 and Santa is going to be there.

Dec 2 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Remy's on Main: Have breakfast with Santa at Remy's on Main. Call to reserve your spot.

Dec 2 | 9AM to 3PM ~ Holly Berry Bazaar and Breakfast with St Nicholas: Bring a camera for a photo with St. Nicholas, enjoy a pancake breakfast, and visit our bazaar. The popular cookie walk returns, along with food, gift items, jewelry, Christmas treasures, and homemade crafts for sale. There will also be baskets to be raffled. FREE admission.

Dec 9 | 8AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Old Salty Dog: Our annual Breakfast with Santa event featuring a themed menu, special guest and fun activities.

Dec 9 | 8AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Magnolia Acres: Enjoy breakfast with Santa, a family picture, crafts and shopping with local vendors. RSVP - $15 admission / $5 parking.

Dec 9 | 9AM to 12PM ~ Breakfast with Santa on the Bay: You and yours are invited to have breakfast with Santa himself. Children will enjoy fun, interactive activities including face painting, cookie decorating and photos with Santa Claus. Reservations required. Tickets are $65 Per Adult, $30 Per Child (12 and under). Hosted by Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

Dec 9 | 10AM to 1PM ~ Brunch with Santa at The Metro Diner Sarasota: Grab a picture with Santa, chow down on a holiday meal, take advantage of gift card specials, and more!

Dec 9 and 10 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at The Grove: Get ready for a magical breakfast with a sprinkle of holiday wonder because Santa’s making a stop at our place! Your ticket includes the all-you-can-eat buffet, coffee, soft drinks, and juices plus professional photos with Santa. Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 for children (ages 10 and under).

Dec 9 and 10 | 10:30AM to 1PM ~ Nutcracker Breakfast with Santa: Hosted by the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School. Enjoy breakfast with Santa and cookie decorating, followed by a performance of The Nutcracker. Tickets are $45 adult / $35 children (ages 6 and under).

Dec 13 | 5PM to 7PM ~ Supper with Santa: Have supper and lots of Christmas fun! Supper will consist of pasta, salad, bread, cookies, and drinks. Adults $5 Kids $2. Santa will be available for pictures! Hosted by Grace on the Island Venice.

Dec 14 | 5PM to 7PM ~ Cookies with Santa: Santa is coming to Flip Zone!!! Come and have a cookie with Santa. FREE.

Dec 16 | 8AM to 11AM ~ 3rd Annual Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast: Meet Santa, decorate ornaments and trees, enjoy a free breakfast, or stop by the bake sale to support the Venice Firefighters Benevolent Fund. Each child receives one present from Santa. Reservations strongly encouraged.

Dec 16 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Forked at Waterside: Come enjoy wonderful food and fun with Santa! Call to reserve your spot.

Dec 16 | 11AM to 2PM ~ Brunch with Santa at McGrath's Irish Ale House: Great opportunity for pictures, fabulous food and family fun. Call to reserve your spot.

Dec 17 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Ed's Tavern: Come share breakfast with Santa! Call to reserve your spot.

Dec 21 | 7:30AM to 9:30AM ~ Breakfast with the Grinch: Guests will enjoy two pancakes, sausage, fruit, and a juice box. Take a photo with the Grinch and create a Grinch-inspired ornament or winter picture frame to take home. Register in advance - $6 per person.

Dec 23 | 12PM to 2PM ~ Lunch with Santa at Gold Liquid Brewing: Come enjoy wonderful food and fun with Santa! Call to reserve your spot.

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