{"id":227435,"date":"2025-11-30T15:51:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T20:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=227435"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:48:52","slug":"santa-brunch-northern-virginia-va","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/santa-brunch-northern-virginia-va\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Best Santa Breakfasts and Storytimes in Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"brunch with santa\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">holiday fun <\/div><p>It&#8217;s that time of year when our calendars and to-do lists are full of holiday cheer. As busy and time-crunched as we may feel, no one is busier than the big guy in red.<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/2025-pet-photos-northern-virginia-va\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Santa and his helpers<\/a> will be making appearances at several brunches, breakfasts, cookie tastings, and other events. <strong>Read on for the best Santa brunches and storytimes in Northern Virginia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-227500\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-800x533.png\" alt=\"brunch with santa\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/brunch-with-santa_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s note: This is a growing list. If you know of an event that should be included, please email hello@thefairfaxgirl.com.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merrifieldgardencenter.com\/santa-at-merrifield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Storytime with Santa at Merrifield Garden Center<\/a> | 12101 Route 29, Fairfax<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> November 29; December 5, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21<br \/>\nSanta tells Christmas stories, sings songs, and holds a press conference where children can ask him questions. This event lasts approximately 1 hour. All children will have a brief opportunity to talk to Santa and have their photo taken. Each child needs a ticket, and ticket proceeds benefit Child Life Services at Inova L.J. Murphy Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.larkbrewingco.com\/product\/breakfast-with-santa-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Lark Brewing Co.<\/a> | 24205 James Monroe Highway, Aldie<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRfLFIkkf66\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRfLFIkkf66\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Lark Brewing Co. (@larkbrewingco)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong> November 29; December 6, 13, 20, 21<br \/>\nThis is a laid-back breakfast event with crafts and games to keep little ones occupied before Santa\u2019s arrival. The breakfast buffet will include kid-friendly menu items plus plentiful hot cocoa. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos with Santa throughout the event.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/breakfast-with-santa-at-adas-on-the-river-tickets-1636207042309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Ada\u2019s on the River<\/a> | 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQqAnPbkrZU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQqAnPbkrZU\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Ada&#8217;s on the River (@adasontheriver)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 &amp; 21, 2025<br \/>\nThis is a festive, family-style brunch setting. Santa will be on hand for pictures and hugs. Children will bring home a keepsake photo of themselves with Santa.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/breakfast-with-santa-at-joe-theismanns-restaurant-tickets-1636216199699?aff=odcleoeventsincollection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Joe Theismann\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> | 1800A Diagonal Road, Alexandria<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 &amp; 21, 2025<br \/>\nThis is a festive, family-style brunch setting. Santa will be on hand for pictures and hugs. Children will bring home a keepsake photo of themselves with Santa.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/greatcountryfarms.com\/festivals-events\/breakfast-with-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Great Country Farms (Henway Cider Barn)<\/a> | 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRYCTu2ETRl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRYCTu2ETRl\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bluemont Vineyard (@bluemontvineyard)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 &amp; 21, 2025<br \/>\nSanta will be the VIP guest at a brunch buffet meet and greet event at Great Country Farms. This festive event is open to guests of all ages, and reservations are encouraged.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/breakfast-with-santa-at-mias-italian-kitchen-tickets-1636246279669?aff=odcleoeventsincollection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Mia\u2019s Italian Kitchen<\/a> | 100 King Street, Alexandria<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQmGFLIj4Ok\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQmGFLIj4Ok\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Mia&#8217;s Italian Kitchen ALX (@mias_italian_kitchen)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 &amp; 21, 2025<br \/>\nA cozy Italian-influenced brunch where Santa drops by, children receive treats and adults enjoy a holiday twist on brunch fare. Perfect for families wanting a relaxed brunch environment in Old Town Alexandria. (DullesMoms.com)<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton.com\/en\/hotels\/waspc-the-ritz-carlton-pentagon-city\/overview\/festive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City<\/a> | Pentagon City<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-227535\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC-800x800.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/ritzcarltonpentagoncity_PIC.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Image courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 14, 9:00 AM\u201312:30 PM<br \/>\nExperience the magic of the holidays with a festive breakfast and a special visit from Santa Claus.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/cc\/breakfast-with-santa-neiman-marcus-tysons-galleria-3713709?aff=odclrlmctfte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus (Tysons Galleria)<\/a> | 2255 International Drive, McLean<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 6 &amp; 7, 2025<br \/>\nSanta will stop by the caf\u00e9 at Neiman Marcus in Tysons Corner for a fashionable holiday brunch.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prekindle.com\/promo\/id\/-2852852648651905503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s<\/a> | 6655 Springfield Mall Road, Springfield<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 6, 2025<br \/>\nAttendees will enjoy a breakfast banquet plus games, crafts, and a letter-writing station while waiting their turn with Santa. Photos with Santa are included, and attendees receive a keepsake photo.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prekindle.com\/promo\/id\/-2852852648608469013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s<\/a> | 11958 U Fair Oaks Shopping Center, Fairfax<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 6, 2025<br \/>\nAttendees will enjoy a breakfast banquet plus games, crafts, and a letter-writing station while waiting their turn with Santa. Photos and keepsake prints are included.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/lostbarrel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at Lost Barrel Brewing<\/a> | 36138 Little River Turnpike, Middleburg<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 7, 13, 14<br \/>\nTickets are $10 each and required for each attendee. Santa will be on hand for photos, and admission includes 3\u20135 high-resolution photos. A special holiday menu will be available in addition to the breakfast menu.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/brunch-with-santa-tickets-1873010768629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch with Santa at Westwood Country Club<\/a> | 800 Maple Avenue E, Vienna<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> December 13 &amp; 14, 2025<br \/>\nPictures with Santa, a hot chocolate station, a letter-writing station, ornament decorating, and a live DJ are just some of the activities. Guests are encouraged to bring gift cards or donations to support the Angel Tree.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mcleancenter.org\/events\/milk-and-cookies-with-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milk &amp; Cookies with Santa at the McLean Community Center<\/a> | 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 13, 2025, 10 AM\u201312 PM<br \/>\nSanta and friends will be on hand for this easy-going social event. Attendees can decorate cookies, enjoy arts and crafts, hot cocoa, and plenty of photos with Mr. C.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/news-events\/pancake-breakfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashburn VFD Breakfast with Santa<\/a> | 20688 Ashburn Road, Ashburn<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 14, 2025<br \/>\nPancake breakfast served from 8 AM to 12 PM. Admission: free for children 3 and under; $6 for ages 3\u201311; $12 for adults; $10 for seniors 62+.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vvfdauxiliary.square.site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Vienna Volunteer Fire Department<\/a> | 400 Center Street South, Vienna<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 13, 2025<br \/>\nTwo sessions at 8 AM and 11 AM. Light breakfast provided. Admission is $10 for ages 4+; free for ages 3 and under. Held in the 2nd Floor Flame Room.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearbranchtavern.com\/events\/brunch-with-santa-and-mrs-claus-81688210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Bear Branch Tavern<\/a> | 133 Maple Avenue E, Vienna<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRLQuUNjIw_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRLQuUNjIw_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Vienna VA Foodies (@viennavafoodies)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> December 14, 2 PM<br \/>\nBrunch will be available, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for photos.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herndon-va.gov\/departments\/recreation\/special-events\/the-santa-social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Santa Social<\/a> | 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-227480\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-800x450.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-1170x658.png 1170w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social-585x329.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/Santa-Social.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Date: December 14, 2 PM\u20134 PM<br \/>\nA cozy afternoon of crafting and cocoa plus a visit with Santa. Pre-registration is required.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-big-jolly-breakfast-tickets-1909649295449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Big Jolly Breakfast with Santa at Westfields Marriott<\/a> | 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-227497\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot-800x800.png\" alt=\"santa at westfields marriott\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_westfields_marriot.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/strong><em>Santa at Westfields Marriott. Image courtesy of Westfields Marriott.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Date: December 14, 2025<br \/>\nA full holiday breakfast experience with crafts, entertainment, cocoa, raffles, and plenty of time for Santa photos.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1315596876722137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch with Santa at Ornery Beer Company<\/a> | 3950 University Drive, Fairfax<\/h2>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto%2F%3Ffbid%3D1341304154677293%26set%3Da.601532848654431&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> December 20, 2025<br \/>\nTwo brunch seatings with a buffet. Cost: $39 adults; $19 kids under 13; free for ages 5 and under. Reservations encouraged.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hanksoysterbar.com\/event\/brunch-with-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch with Santa at Hank\u2019s Oyster Bar<\/a> | 818 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-227498\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar-800x800.png\" alt=\"santa at hank's oyster bar \" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/11\/santa_hanks_oyster_Bar.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/strong><em>Santa at Hank&#8217;s Oyster Bar. Image courtesy of Hank&#8217;s Oyster Bar.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dates: December 13\u201314 &amp; 20\u201321, 2025<br \/>\nBrunch buffet with live entertainment. Santa arrives toward the end for photos. Tickets required; free for children 2 and under.<\/p>\n<p><script>\n  (function(w, d, t, h, s, n) {\n    w.FlodeskObject = n;\n    var fn = function() {\n      (w[n].q = w[n].q || []).push(arguments);\n    };\n    w[n] = w[n] || fn;\n    var f = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0];\n    var v = '?v=' + Math.floor(new Date().getTime() \/ (120 * 1000)) * 60;\n    var sm = d.createElement(t);\n    sm.async = true;\n    sm.type = 'module';\n    sm.src = h + s + '.mjs' + v;\n    f.parentNode.insertBefore(sm, f);\n    var sn = d.createElement(t);\n    sn.async = true;\n    sn.noModule = true;\n    sn.src = h + s + '.js' + v;\n    f.parentNode.insertBefore(sn, f);\n  })(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/assets.flodesk.com', '\/universal', 'fd');\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '67c74f9450f1321faacb88f8'\n  });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernonrestaurant.com\/event\/breakfast-with-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast with Santa at the Mount Vernon Inn<\/a> | 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 20, 2025, 10 AM\u20132 PM<br \/>\nA historic holiday brunch with cookie-decorating and Santa photos. Cost: $45 adults; $18 kids 6\u201312; free for kids 5 and under.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merrifieldgardencenter.com\/santa-at-merrifield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cookies with Santa at Merrifield Garden Center<\/a> | 6895 Wellington Road, Gainesville<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> December 20, 2025<br \/>\nA family-friendly cookie-decorating activity plus photos with Santa. Each child needs a ticket. Ticket proceeds benefit Child Life Services at Inova L.J. 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