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Holiday Treats with Santa - 2024

By Denise Granata November 5, 2024

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!


   Nov 30 | 10AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Hamlet's Eatery: Join Santa for breakfast at Hamlet's Eatery. You know Chef Mitch will have something extra yummy for your tummy!

   Dec 1 | 12PM to 2PM ~ Lunch with Santa at Osteria 500: This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends.

   Dec 7 | 9AM to 11AM and 12PM to 2PM ~ Merry Meals with Santa at Newton Estate Parks: At each event, there will be fun games, crafts, photos with Santa, and a gift for each child under 12.  FREE.  Reservation required.

   Dec 7 and 8 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at The Grove: Savor a hearty breakfast buffet crafted by our award-winning chefs, complete with a dash of holiday magic, complimentary Santa pictures available for download and a complimentary mimosa for the adults!  Adults: $50 plus tax & gratuity | Children Under 10: $30 plus tax & gratuity. Reservation required.

   Dec 7 and 15 | 9AM to 12PM ~ Breakfast with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota: Children will enjoy fun, interactive activities including face painting, cookie decorating and photos with Santa Claus. The breakfast buffet will be served on The Bayview Lawn. $70++ Per Adult, $30++ Per Child (12 and under).

   Dec 8 | 12PM to 2PM ~ Lunch with Santa at Good Liquid Brewing: This magical afternoon includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends. 

   Dec 8 | 12PM to 3PM ~ Pancakes with Santa: We will provide a FREE pancake breakfast plus a complimentary photo with Santa. Hosted at Venice Community Center.

   Dec 11 | 5PM to 7PM ~ Dinner with Santa: Enjoy a delicious supper of spaghetti with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Adults $5 | Kids $2. 

   Dec 13-14 | 4PM to 9PM ~ Cookies and Milk with Santa: Save the date for milk and cookies with Santa at Dakin Dairy! More info to come!

   Dec 14 | 8AM to 11AM ~ Santa Firehouse Pancake Breakfast: Enjoy pancakes, a present from Santa, ornament decorating and bake sale items. Bake sale proceeds will go to the Venice Firefighters Benevolent fund.  Reservations strongly suggested. 

   Dec 14 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Forked: This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends. 

   Dec 14 | 11AM to 2PM ~ Brunch with Santa at McGrath's: This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends.

   Dec 15 | 11AM to 2PM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Ed's Tavern: This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends.

   Dec 15 | 12PM to 2PM ~ Lunch with Santa at Agave Bandido: This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends.

   Dec 20 | 7:30AM to 9:30AM ~ Breakfast with the Grinch: Enjoy breakfast with the Grinch, craft a Grinch-inspired ornament, play games, and cozy up for a holiday movie. $10 per plate / RSVP.

   Dec 21 | 9AM to 11AM ~ Breakfast with Santa at Remy's on Main: This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends.

   Dec 22 | 12PM to 2PM ~ Lunch with Santa at Deep Lagoon: This magical meal includes photo opportunities with Santa, festive activities, and a chance to make wonderful memories with family and friends.


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