Santa Claus is making a special stop in Ottumwa this holiday season, and families are invited to join him for a festive morning of food, fun and Christmas activities.
Breakfast With Santa will be held Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bridge View Center Expo Hall, 102 Church Street in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Claus and the staff at Bridge View Center are helping Santa prepare for his busy holiday schedule, with plenty of activities planned for children and families.
Tickets start at $10 for children ages 3 through 12, while children age 2 and under are free. Adult tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door.
Advance ticket pricing and reservations must be made by 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, by calling 641-684-7000.
The ticket includes an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, a letter-writing station where children can send their Christmas wishes directly to Santa, cookie decorating, a hot chocolate station and an opportunity to visit with Santa and share their Christmas lists.
Chef Seth Simmons has prepared a holiday breakfast featuring:
- Biscuits and gravy
- Scrambled eggs
- Bacon
- Breakfast sausage
- Double-smoked cherry-glazed ham
- Winter Wonderland loaded egg strata
- Hashbrown casserole
- Eggnog French toast bread pudding
- Assorted pastries
- Fresh fruit
- Merry Berry yogurt parfait bar
- Orange juice, milk and coffee
- Hot chocolate with marshmallows, candy canes, whipped cream and other toppings
Children can also decorate Christmas cookies and write letters to Santa at the event.
Breakfast With Santa is designed for all ages and offers families an opportunity to start the holiday season with a festive morning together.
Event Details:
Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, November 28, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Bridge View Center Expo Hall
102 Church Street, Ottumwa, Iowa
For tickets and additional information, call 641-684-7000 or visit the Bridge View Center event page.
Source: Bridge View Center
Photo: Bridge View Center
