Photos and Breakfast with Santa Claus

It goes without saying that every Holiday season Santa Claus is an extremely popular guy. He and his small army of little helpers will be making the rounds for photos, breakfast, and other holiday fun at various shopping centers and other locations in Marin County. (And of course you'll need to tell him what you want for Christmas, too!)

We make every effort to assure that all listings and hours are as accurate as possible, but occasionally Santa has to take a break to feed the reindeer or tidy up his beard, so make sure to call or check the venue's website before visiting.

Photos with Santa

• Santa Photos at Northgate
  November 16–December 24
  Northgate in San Rafael invites children to visit Santa and have their picture taken with Santa Claus at his winter wonderland house, in the Macy's wing. Individual photos and packages are available. Santa will be on hand Monday–Thursday from 11 am–8 pm, Friday–Saturday from 10 am–8 pm and Sunday from 11 am–6 pm. Santa takes breaks from 1–1:45 pm and 4:30–5:15 pm. More info: www.shopatnorthgate.com
• Santa Photos at the Village at Corte Madera
  November 17–December 24
  Visit Santa at his house near Sundance Monday–Saturday from 11 am–7 pm and Sunday from noon–6 pm. Santa takes breaks from 1–1:45 pm and 4:30–5:15 pm and on Sunday from 2:15–2:45 pm. More info: www.villageatcortemadera.com
• Santa Photos at the Town Center Corte Madera
  November 23-December 24
  Shopping during the holidays at Town Center Corte Madera is always a festive occasion for the entire family with a chance to have a free photo for the kids with Santa Claus, have your gifts wrapped for free by volunteers from Hospice By The Bay, and enjoy some live music to provide the holiday spirit. Photos with Santa schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday – November 23-November 25, 11 am-4 pm; Saturday and Sunday, December 1-2, 11 am-4 pm; Saturday and Sunday, December 8-9, 11 am-4 pm; and Daily, December 15-December 24, 11am-4pm. For more info, www.shoptowncenter.com
• Sausalito Winterfest at The Big Tent by Spinnaker Restaurant
  Saturday, December 8, 11 am-1 pm
  Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their elves. Free. Make sure to bring your camera. For more info, visit their website.
• Photos with Santa at the Tibruron Holiday on Main
  Saturday, December 8, 1-5 pm
  Bring the kids to take a photo with Santa. Free with 12/8 same day purchase receipt. Location: 90 Main Street, Artk Row (by Christopher's Salon). For more info, visit their website.
• Photos with Santa at Westend Nursery
  Saturday, December 8, 1-3 pm
  Santa will be on hand for photos at the famous Westend Nursery Christmas House on December 8 from 1-3. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for Santa Cop
  (sponsored by San Rafael Police & Fire). For more info about the Santa Cop Organization, visit www.sanrafaelsantacop.org or www.westendnursery.com
  

 Breakfast with Santa:

• Winter Magic Weekend: Breakfast with Santa at the Tamalpais Community Center
  Saturday, December 8, 9 am & 11 am
  Bring the family to have breakfast, decorate cookies, make crafts, and meet that Jolly Old Man himself. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for this wonderful photo opportunity. Also, we have snow and a Santa Jumpee - all included. All ages welcome!! Reservations are a must, we fill up fast so don’t wait until the last minute! Please choose your seating time either 9–10:30 am, 11 am–12:30 pm. Space is limited! Make your reservations here. Cost: $15 per person. For more info, visit their website.
• Breakfast with Santa at the Ross Valley Fire Station
  Saturday, December 8, 7–10 am
  Bring the family to the annual Breakfast with Santa event at the Ross Valley Fire Station. For a small fee, participants receive a full breakfast of eggs, sausage, & pancakes, can choose from a variety of beverages, and get some special one-on-one time with Santa! Each child will also have the opportunity to do some arts & crafts, and will receive a gift from the big guy before they leave. Breakfast with Santa is a fun family event and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. For more info, call (415) 454-2510 or visit their website.
• Breakfast with Santa at Corte Madera Parks & Recreation
  Saturday, December 8, 8–10:30 am
  Come join Santa and his little helpers for a pancake breakfast with all the fixings. Breakfast includes eggs, saugage, pancakes, potatoes, chorizo, tortillas, juice, coffee, milk, and Santa. Cost: $9 per person. For more info, call (415) 927-5072 or visit their website.
• Breakfast with Santa at Northgate
  Saturday, December 8, 9–10 am
  Families are invited for this up-close moment with Santa! Enjoy a delicous breakfast at Applebee's while Santa and his balloon-twisting elves visit you at your table. Cost: $7 per person with all proceeds going to the Marin Community Food Bank. Seats are limited; RSVP to (415) 472-3212. More info: www.shopatnorthgate.c

• Breakfast With Santa at the Belvedere Community Center
  Saturday, December 15, 9–10:30 am
  Join Santa for breakfast, music, crafts, and a photo opportunity. The cost is $15 per person. Make reservations by calling (415) 435-4355; space is limited. The Belvedere Community Center is located at 450 San Rafael Avenue in Belvedere. For more info, visit their website.