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2023 Dine with Santa & Other Special Events

By Kyrie Collins, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher November 13, 2023

Pancakes, cookies, cocoa, and more — Santa Claus has quite an appetite! If you want an opportunity to dine with Santa this holiday season, hurry up and make your reservations. 

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Events are listed chronologically.

Douglas County Events

Tea Time with Santa (All Ages)
Miss M's Tea Parlour, Castle Rock
November 24, 25, and December 9, 15, & 22

Join Santa for a magical tea party with tea, hot chocolate, sandwiches, and pastries. Meet Santa, take photos, and enjoy Christmas-themed storytime.
$36/person

Cookies with Santa (6 mos-10 yrs)
MyGym, Highlands Ranch
December 1 at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM

Enjoy cookies, games, activities, and a visit from Santa!
First Child: $25 | Second & Third Child: $15 | Fourth & More: FREE!

Breakfast with Santa (All Ages)
Outlets at Castle Rock
December 2 at 8:00 AM

Bring your little ones for a festive morning filled with pancakes, holiday cheer, and memorable moments with the man in the red suit. Afterward, enjoy ice skating performances, Castle View band performances, holiday characters, crafts, photo ops, live music, and more!
Donate a new toy for the Toy Drive in exchange for pancakes.

Breakfast with Santa (All Ages)
Grace Presbyterian Church, Highlands Ranch
December 2 from 9:00–10:00 AM

Enjoy an exciting Saturday morning to get the excitement going for Christmas with breakfast, carols, a craft, and a visit with Santa!
FREE! but registration required

Holly Jolly Brunch with Santa (All Ages)
The Ridge at Castle Pines
Saturday, December 9 at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, & 1:00 PM

Spend time with Santa, enjoy a gourmet brunch, listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas, and sit on Santa's lap to tell him what you want for Christmas!
Children (2-12): $40.15 • Adults: $66.92

Breakfast with Santa (All Ages)
Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
December 10 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Treat your family to a beloved holiday tradition at Cherokee Ranch & Castle. Get dressed up for the holidays and enjoy a tasty breakfast buffet and a special appearance by the jolly man himself.
Children (2-12): $43.50 • Adults: $58.50

Milk and Cookies with Santa (Ages 0-11)
Parker Fieldhouse, Parker
Sunday, December 10, from 12:45–1:30 PM or 1:45–2:30 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to spend time with the jolly man in the bright red suit. It is an excellent beginning to the Ho Ho Holiday season with crafts, light refreshments, and more! Children can sit on Santa's lap for parents to take photos.
Parker Resident: $16 | Non-Resident: $18

Skate with Santa (All Ages)
South Suburban Sports Complex, Littleton
Friday, December 15-Sunday, December 17 (hours vary)

Santa is taking a break from busy holiday preparations to practice his moves on the ice, and you’re invited to join in on the fun. Families can also enjoy festive holiday ice shows for free; non-perishable food donations are gratefully accepted.
Public Skate Admission: $7-$9.50 | Skate Rental: $2.50-$3.50

Swim with Santa (All Ages)
Parker Recreation Center, Parker
Saturday, December 16, at 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM

It's a Santa-sized pool party with holiday music, festive giveaways, and plenty of splashin' photo ops with jolly old St. Nick in the Activity Pool. Children of all swimming abilities are welcome; ages 5 and under and non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water.
Parker Resident: $15 | Non-Resident: $17

Outside Douglas County

Cocoa and Doughnuts with Santa (All Ages)
Buck Recreation Center, Littleton
Saturday, December 2, from 8:30–9:30 AM or 9:30–10:30 AM

Santa is visiting Buck Recreation Center to share goodies and holiday cheer! The event includes doughnuts, cocoa, and photos with Santa.
SSPRD Resident: $5 | Non-Resident: $6

Breakfast with Santa (All Ages)
Hilton Denver City Center
Sunday, December 3, from 9:00–11:30 AM

Don't miss this magical morning with Santa that includes storytime, cookie decorating, and a delicious breakfast buffet with a hot chocolate station and a pancake station.
Children: $20 | Adults: $39

Breakfast with Santa (All Ages)
Downtown Aquarium, Denver
December 9, 10, 16, 17, & 23-24, beginning at 8:30 AM

Get festive with a breakfast buffet with Santa Claus. Includes 50% off Exhibit tickets and validated parking.
Children (Ages 3-10): $15.99 | Adults (11+): $20.99

Brunch with Father Christmas (All Ages)
Four Mile Historic Park, Denver
Saturday, December 9, from 9:00–11:00 AM or 12:00–2:00 PM

Dine on a scrumptious brunch buffet with Father Christmas and wander the winter landscape while you sip warm drinks and crisp cocktails. Create some holiday cheer with unique Colorado Christmas crafts
Children (Ages 4-17): $35 | Adults: $45

Skate with Santa (All Ages)
Family Sports Center, Centennial
Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17, from 2:15–3:15 PM

Santa is taking a break from busy holiday preparations to practice his moves on the ice, and you’re invited to join in on the fun. Families can also enjoy a free festive holiday ice show on Sunday for free; non-perishable food donations are gratefully accepted.
Public Skate Admission: $7-$9.50 | Skate Rental: $2.50-$3.50