Every December, the City of Roseville gives local families a reason to wake up early: a proper sit-down breakfast with the man himself, an elves’ workshop for craft time, and reindeer games — all under one roof. Roseville’s 2026 Breakfast with Santa is back on Saturday, December 5 at Mahany Fitness Center, with three seating times and $20-per-person tickets that go fast.
What It Is
This is a ticketed, city-run event put on by Roseville Parks & Recreation. Attendees sit down for breakfast with their family, then rotate through a craft station in the elves’ workshop, play reindeer games, and get time with Santa for a conversation and photos. The structured format keeps things moving at a pace that works for young kids — no 90-minute line, just one smooth sit-down visit.
The city offers three seating times, including a dedicated sensory-friendly session first thing in the morning. That early slot is designed for kids who do better with lower stimulation and a quieter room — something most commercial Santa setups don’t bother to offer.
Practical Details
The event runs on December 5, 2026 at Mahany Fitness Center in Roseville. Tickets cost $20 per person. Every attendee needs a ticket, adults included. The city is clear about a no-refund policy, so confirm your family’s schedule before buying.
Seating times:
- 8:00 a.m. — Sensory-Friendly seating
- 8:30 a.m.
- 9:30 a.m.
Tickets are sold through the City of Roseville’s recreation registration system, linked from the official Breakfast with Santa event page. There are no walk-in tickets at the door.
Who This Is For
Roseville’s Breakfast with Santa is built for the toddler-to-early-elementary crowd. Kids old enough to be excited about Santa but young enough for reindeer games and an elves’ workshop to land well. The structured activities mean parents aren’t herding children through a chaotic open-floor event — sessions are contained and the format keeps moving.
The 8:00 a.m. sensory-friendly option makes this a legitimate choice for families with children who have sensory processing needs. It’s one of the more thoughtful accommodations in the Sacramento area’s holiday event calendar, and it’s worth knowing about before parents default to the mall Santa line.
The Details
- Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location: Mahany Fitness Center, Roseville
- Seatings: 8:00 a.m. (Sensory Friendly), 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.
- Tickets: $20 per person — every attendee, including adults
- Includes: Breakfast, elves’ workshop crafts, reindeer games, Santa visit
- Policy: No refunds; advance purchase required
- Buy tickets: roseville.ca.gov
What Else Is Happening in Roseville That Weekend
December 5 lands right in the heart of Roseville’s holiday calendar. The Roseville Downtown Holiday Celebration runs December 2–4, the days immediately before Breakfast with Santa — that’s the free tree grove, tree lighting ceremony, and North Pole Tavern on Vernon Street. If the family wants to add a morning race, the Santa Hustle Roseville 5K, 10K, and half marathon lands December 13 at Vernon Street Town Square.
For Sacramento-side families, the Delta King’s Breakfast with Santa runs its own dates in December aboard the historic riverboat in Old Sacramento — a different format and atmosphere, worth comparing before booking.
Bottom Line
The City of Roseville’s Breakfast with Santa is a well-organized, affordable family morning with one feature that stands out: a dedicated sensory-friendly seating that gives families with children who have sensory processing needs an actual option — not an afterthought. At $20 a head with three seating times on December 5, this sells out. Buy tickets now directly at roseville.ca.gov.
