Where to take photos with Santa on Long Island

East Rockaway

376 Atlantic Ave.

• Visit Santa’s workshop and take pictures with Santa at the village’s winter festival at Memorial Park.
• Hours 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost Free
• More info villageofeastrockaway.org

East Setauket

Main Street

• Head to the annual Three Village Electric Light Parade where visitors can take in the holiday floats and meet Santa.
• Hours 5 p.m. Dec. 14; rain date, Dec. 21.
• Cost Free
• More info 3vholidayparade.com

Breakfast with Santa at the Milleridge Inn

585 N. Broadway, Jericho

• Join a buffet breakfast with Santa. Menu includes traditional breakfast fare like scrambled eggs, French toast, waffles, bacon, sausage, bagels, muffins, yogurt, baked goods, quiche and more.
• Hours Nine seatings beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21.
• Cost $54.95, $35.95 ages 2-12 plus taxes and gratuity; reservations and prepayment required
• More info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201

Dinner with the Grinch at the Milleridge Carriage House

585 N. Broadway, Jericho

• Meet the Grinch for a buffet-style dinner complete with green eggs and ham, bacon, French toast, bagels, cold cereal, salads, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders, French fries, penne alla vodka, chicken parm and more.
• Hours Two seatings 5:30 to 7 p.m., 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 18
• Cost $34.99, $24.99 ages 2-12 plus taxes and gratuity; reservations and prepayment required
• More Info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201

Brunch with Santa at Cowfish

258 E. Montauk Hwy., Hamptons Bays

• Have brunch with Santa, decorate cookies and take photos. Bring your child's wrapped gift the day before for Santa to give to them. and Santa Claus presents it to him or her during the festivities. Brunch items include scrambled eggs, French toast, bacon, brunch burger and more.
• Hours 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 20
• Cost $55, $20 ages 3-12; reservations required
• More info Cowfishamptonbays.com, 631-594-3868

Brunch with Old St. Nick and Friends at the Milleridge Inn

585 N. Broadway, Jericho

• Meet St. Nick and friends for a buffet-style brunch complete with an omelet station, waffles, French toast, carving station, shrimp bar, salads, pastas, baked goods and more.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $69.95, $33.95 ages 2-12; reservations required
• More Info milleridgeinn.com, 516-931-2201

Brunch with Santa at Danfords

25 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson

• Enjoy a buffet brunch with Santa featuring salads and fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, bagels, salads, carving station with ham and roast turkey breast, chafing dishes of French toast and waffles, and quiche, fish, eggplant rollatini and penne alla vodka. Chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese and fries are available for children. Assorted holiday desserts finish the meal. Santa and his Elf will visit with you for photos, greetings, and giving gifts to each child.
• Hours Six seatings 10:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. Dec. 13 (10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.)
• Cost $77.44 plus tax and gratuity; $36.91 ages 3-12 plus tax, fees and gratuity, $5 ages 2 and under.
• More info danfords.com, 631-928-5200, ext. 112

Breakfast with Santa at the Glen Cove Mansion

200 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove

• Share your holiday wishes with Santa over breakfast. Menu items include muffins, bagels, waffles, French toast, fruit, yogurt, omelet station, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, juice, soda and hot chocolate. Children can create their own mini Santa Christmas village to take home, supplies included, additional $15 fee.
• Hours 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 20-21.
• Cost $68, $38 ages 3-10, free ages 2 and under.
• More info themansionatglencove.com, 516-751-5623

Santa brunch at Desmond's Pub

5720 Route 25A, Wading River

• Visit with Santa while enjoying a brunch menu including omelet, carving and waffle stations plus eggs Benedict, French toast, home fires, bacon, sausage, salads, muffins, bagels and a dessert table. The kids buffet features chicken fingers, mini pizzas and macaroni and cheese.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dec. 14 and Dec. 21
• Cost $59.95, $34.95 for ages 3-10; reservations required
• More info eastwindlongisland.com, 631-846-2335. Reservations will be taken Online

Pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at The American Airpower Museum

Hangar 3, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale

• Have breakfast in Hangar 3 which will be decorated for Christmas, plus they’ll be photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy pancakes with butter, maple syrup, sausage and beverages. Admission includes entrance into the museum and a holiday tram ride (weather permitting).
• Hours Three seatings 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $20 ages 13 and older, $12 ages 3-12; Advance tickets sales only, call or check website to make reservations. No refunds for cancellations.
• More info americanairpowermuseum.org, 631-293-6398.

Breakfast with Santa at The Roslyn Hotel

1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn

• Enjoy a festive buffet breakfast with Santa and the Grinch where you can tell him your Christmas wishes and listen to holiday music. Buffet includes muffins, bagels, croissants, Danish, waffles, French toast, yogurt, cold cereal, scrambled eggs, egg Benedict, bacon, sausage, salads, fresh fruit, cookies and more.
• Hours 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 13-14.
• Cost $49, $29 ages 3-12; reservations required by Dec. 8
• More info eventzilla.net/e/breakfast-with-santa-2025-2138683814, 516-625-2746

Breakfast with Santa at Coral House

70 Milburn Ave., Baldwin

• Have breakfast with Santa featuring menu items like scrambled eggs, French toast, quiche, home fries, bacon and sausage, waffles, muffins, bagels, cold cereals, fresh fruit, yogurt and more.
• Hours 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21. Reservations are made every half hour.
• Cost $49.95, $32.95 ages 2-12
• More info coralhouse.com, 516-223-6500

Decorate a cookie with Santa at RUMBA

13 E. Main St., Patchogue

• Have brunch with Santa and decorate cookies and take photos. Bring your child’s wrapped gift the day before and Santa Claus will present it to him or her during the festivities. Featured entrées are Tres Leches French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, shrimp and grits and more.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $45, $20 ages 3-12; reservations required
• More info Tasterumba.com, 631-569-5944

Brunch with Santa at Fauna

6 Parlato Dr., Westhampton Beach

• Have brunch with Santa, decorate cookies and take photos. Bring your child's wrapped gift the day before for Santa to give to them. and Santa Claus presents it to him or her during the festivities. Brunch items include scrambled eggs, lobster Benedict, French toast, brunch burger and more.
• Hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13
• Cost $55, $20 ages 3-12; reservations required

• More info faunawhb.com, 631-288-3500

Mrs. Claus Christmas Breakfast at Dees' Nursery

69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside

• Pancake breakfast with Mrs. Claus includes a meet and greet, a Christmas craft, story time with Mrs. Claus, baked goods for accompanying adults, apple juice, water, coffee and tea. Each table seats four children. There is no additional charge for adults in attendance.
• Hours 9:30 a.m. Dec. 13-14, and Dec. 20-21.
• Cost $149.99 per table. No refunds.
• More info deesnursery.com, 516-678-3535

Breakfast with Santa at Plattduetsche Park

1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square

• Enjoy a buffet breakfast with eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, muffins and cookies. Includes 5X7 photo with Santa, face painting, as well as live character entertainment.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21
• Cost $57, $35 ages 2-12 includes tax and fees
• More info parkrestaurant.com/events/breakfast-with-santa-2025/, 516-354-3131

Breakfast with Santa at the Hampton Maid

259 East Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays

• Santa will be visiting and taking photos from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All children will receive a special gift to take home. A portion of the proceeds collected will benefit Heart of the Hamptons. Menu includes cinnamon bun pancakes, shakshuka, eggs Benedict, fajita steak omelet and more
• Hours 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14
• Cost $55, $25 ages 3-12
• More info hamptonmaid.com/raire, 631-728-4184

Breakfast with Santa in Mount Sinai

633 Mount Sinai-Coram Rd.

• Enjoy a breakfast buffet catered by Tuscany Gourmet Market with Santa as a guest at Heritage Park.

• Hours Three seatings 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 14

• Cost $30, $25 for ages 2-16
• More info heritagecenternsyc.com, 631-403-4846

Green Acres Mall

2034 Green Acres Rd., Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream

• Santa Claus is seeing visitors between Journey’s and Aeropostale. For hours, details and to make a reservation for a select 15-minute time, visit shopgreenacres.com/santaphotos.
• Hours Through Dec. 24 daily
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee; make reservation online
• More info whereissanta.com, 516-561-1157

Roosevelt Field

630 Old Country Rd., Uniondale  

• Kids can visit with the man in red and his elves at the mall on the Main Level in the North Court near Primark. Santa photos with your furry friends take place on Pet Nights, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14.
• Hours Nov. 13 through Dec. 24 daily (closed Thanksgiving)
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee
• More info whereissanta.com, 516-742-8000

Samanea New York

1500 Old Country Rd., Westbury

• Visit the Night Market Artisanal Vendor Shopping and Experiences, located indoors on the second floor, to capture memories with photos with Santa.! The market features more than 40 vendors. Explore a Christmas village, Santa’s workshop and a candyland, where children can make handcrafted crafts, partake in fun activities and sip on hot cocoa.
• Hours Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 20-21
• Cost Photos are $10, no appointment needed; Fees apply for activities, food and shopping.
• More info exploresamanea.com, 516-228-2110

Smith Haven Mall

313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove

• Visit Santa and his elves at his Grand Castle at Center Court for pictures beginning Nov. 8 through Christmas Eve; reservations are encouraged. Bring your four-legged friends and snap a photo with Santa from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14
• Hours Nov. 8 through Dec. 24 daily (closed Thanksgiving)
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee
• More info whereissanta.com, 631-724-1433

South Shore Mall

1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore

• Take your family photo with Santa.
• Hours Through Dec. 24
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee
• More info southshoremallrealty.com or whereissanta.com, 631-665-8600

Tanger Outlets Riverhead

1308 Tanger Mall Dr., Riverhead

Bring your family and friends to take pictures with Santa. For reservations visit thesantapeople .com, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24. Sensitive Santa in a quiet setting before standard operating hours available on Dec. 14, reservations required.

• Hours Through Dec. 24
• Cost $20 deposit, packages vary.
• More info tangeroutlets.com/ riverhead, 631-369-2732

Walt Whitman Shops

160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station

• Photos with Santa will be available at the Center Court.
• Hours Through Dec. 24 daily
• Cost Starting at $39.99, $6.99 processing fee; the "Signature Santa Experience" is $149.99 per family.
• More info whereissanta.com; 631-271-1741

Santa Your Way

Wyandanch Plaza, 8 Station Dr., Wyandanch

• Have a family photo taken with a Black Santa Claus. The Grinch is also available for photo-ops. Sessions are about 15 minutes each by appointments only.
• Hours Through Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 11 to 7 p.m. Sun. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Cost Prices start at $45 for two digital photos; Book an appointment through Instagram at @SantaYourWay or call owner Philana Aiken at 631-578-0097. 
• More info 631-578-0097

Bayville Adventure Park Winter Wonderland

8 Bayville Ave., Bayville

• Walk around an outdoor holiday Winter Wonderland park, surrounded by decorations and lights. Attractions include ice skating, Toy Factory Fun House walk-through and Magical Santa Experience (photos with Santa and a letter sent to your child from Santa). Also enjoy the Holiday Express train ride, the Christmas tree forest and holiday character meet-and-greet, as well as holiday arts and crafts. Haunted Christmas featuring three Christmas-themed haunted houses will be available for adults and older kids 8-10 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 19-20. Reserved timed entry, buy tickets in advance.
• Hours Through Dec. 21: 6 to 10 p.m. Fri., 4 to 10 p.m. Sat., 4 to 9 p.m. Sun., closed Mon.-Thurs. Also, open 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 26-Dec. 30, 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 31-Jan. 1 (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
• Cost Tickets are timed entry; $26.75, $22.75 ages 8 and younger. Magical Santa Experience add-on: $17 per family, up to 6 people, for photo and letter from Santa
• More info bayvillewinterwonderland.com, 516-624-7433.

Dees' Nursery

69 Atlantic Ave., Oceanside

• Families can come to the nursery this holiday season and take photos with Santa. Pets on a leash are welcome.
• Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Dec. 13-14, and Dec. 20-21
• Cost Photo packages starting at $22.99
• More info deesnursery.com, 516-678-3535