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Santa’s Brunch

Special Event Accessible Event

Date & Time:

Dec 7, 13, 14

Location:

RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd W)

Types:

Culinary, Family-Friendly, Featured Events

Length:

1 to 2 Hours

Admission:

Ticketed Event, Pre-Registration Required

Event Description

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a delicious breakfast buffet!

December 7*, 13 & 14, RBG Centre
*NEW DATE ADDED after Dec 13 and 14 sold out in the RBG Member presale

This holiday season, join us in creating cherished family memories with a festive brunch experience at Royal Botanical Gardens.

Our special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, will be making table-side visits, spreading holiday cheer and providing the perfect photo opportunity to capture those magical moments. After brunch, explore the Botanical Train for even more fun!

Make Santa’s Brunch a part of your holiday tradition and immerse yourself in the joy and wonder of the season. Reserve your spot today and join us for an unforgettable experience!

Buffet offerings include vegan, nut free, gluten free, and dairy free options. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those aged 19+.

  • Pre-registration required.
  • Two seatings available:
    • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
    • 1 to 3 p.m.
  • visitors taking food from a christmas buffet
  • Santa crouching beside a young guest at a buffet brunch
  • Botanical Train Display
  • child at a buffet brunch staring at a plate of various desert squares
  • Santa posing for a photo with children at the side of a brunch table

Tickets – SOLD OUT

Member Presale: Oct 14, 11 a.m.
Public Sale: Oct 15, 11 a.m.

Is the date you’re interested in sold out or would you be interested in an additional date? Join the waitlist

Ticket Type Ticket Price
Adult $85 (+ HST & $2 Service Fee)
Child (age 3-12) $35 (+ HST & $2 Service Fee)
Infant (age 0-2) FREE

Tickets include buffet brunch and access to RBG Centre / Hendrie Park for the day.

  • Tickets are non-refundable and final sale. After a purchase is complete, the tickets are the property of the ticket-holder, and RBG will be unable to accommodate any date changes.
  • Garden admission discounts and coupons are not applicable to this ticketed event. Membership does not provide access to special events, though members are eligible for an exclusive pre-sale.

Accessing the Member Pre-Sale

To access the member presale, simply log in to your RBG online account using the email address associated with your membership. Once your account is set up, visit the registration page during the pre-sale time and tickets will be available! That’s it! No pre-sale code required.

Do NOT make a new account; any new account created will not have access to your member benefits, and will not permit you access to the pre-sale.

How To Activate Your Account (do this prior to the sale date to avoid disappointment)

  1. Visit secure.rbg.ca/account/login
  2. Enter your email address and “submit” (NOTE: RBG members must use the email associated with their current membership)
  3. Check your email for a link to reset your password
  4. Log in with your new credentials and check your account information. Ensure your updated membership is showing.

If you do not receive a password reset email within 10 minutes, or if you log into and your membership is not showing in your account information, it is possible that email address is not the primary contact on your RBG Membership. Get in touch with the memberships team for more information.

Event Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus? Click the topics below for more information. If you have a question that is not answered, give us a call at 905-527-1158 or get in touch online.

Tickets

Pre-purchased tickets are required for this special event.

You will be required to present your pre-purchased tickets upon arrival, either printed out or digitally on your personal device. Each ticket will be scanned. The confirmation receipt is not a ticket. Your tickets were sent to you as an attachment in the confirmation e-mail you received after booking.

The final date for registration is Friday November 28th, 2025 for both December 13th and 14th brunch dates

What's Included

Tickets include access to RBG Center and Hendrie Park Garden Properties from ~10:00 am to 5:00 pm. RBG Brunch (food and beverage) 9:30 am- 11:30 or 1:00 pm-3:00pm

All tickets are final sale/non-refundable. Should you not be able to make the event, it is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to transfer tickets to a friend or family member. Once purchased, the ticket is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser.

Gifts / Gifting

This event does not include any gifting component. While RBG recognizes the significance of holiday gifting, guests are asked to refrain from exchanging gifts within the dining room and should do so elsewhere.

Weather

This event is held indoors with an outdoor component and will proceed rain or shine. RBG recommends coming prepared for the weather! RBG reserves the right to cancel a day due to inclement weather. If the event date is cancelled due to weather, a refund will be provided.

Seating

Each ticket group (<12) will be seated at the same table. Tables that exceed 12 may be split into two table groups. Table types and numbers will be assigned to each group upon arrival. RBG cannot guarantee multiple tables of the same group will be placed within proximity to each other, though this may be requested at the time of booking. RBG teams are dedicated to delivery a quality experience for all guests.

Food and Beverage

The food service style is self service and, in our efforts, to minimize waste menu offerings are portioned based on the number and type of tickets sold. Due to the nature of this event RBG may not be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies. Royal Botanical Gardens cannot be held responsible for any dietary restrictions that guests may have.

RBG will try to accommodate but cannot guarantee traces of such food are not present at the time of preparation. Please note that in compliance to the Health and Food Department regulations, NO outside food is permitted to be brough in and no left-over food is to be taken from the premises.

Accessibility

All garden paths indicated on the map within the app are either paved, made of finely packed gravel, or over short stretches of grass. If accessing with a wheelchair/walker / stroller, an outdoor model is suggested. Some benches will be available for those who require them.

Accessible parking spaces are available at RBG Center.

If you have any further questions about accessibility at this event please contact us by phone (905-527-1158) or use the online form.

Washrooms

Washrooms are available at RBG Center outside of the auditorium near our Greenhouse Cafe.

Directions and Parking

This event is held at RBG Center 680 Plains Rd West, Burlington ON. Parking is included in the ticket price, and available in the designated lot across the street.. Please enter through the main doors of RBG Center  to access RBG Main Center and Hendrie Park Gardens

RBG Center is located along bus routes for Burlington Transit, with stops a short distance from the entrance. See Directions & Parking for more details.

Pets & Service Animals

With the exception of service animals, personal dogs/cats/animals are not permitted at this event.

High Chairs and Booster Seats

RBG will supply high chairs and booster seats for children when requested during the order process. If the information you provided during the order process changes, please give us a call at 905-527-1158 a minimum of 3 days prior to the event.

Sitting with Another Family?

If you would like to at the same table as another family who is purchasing their Breakfast tickets separately, please indicate their first and last name in the appropriate box when purchasing your tickets.

NOTE: maximum of 12 people per table applies.

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