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Kick off the holiday season at Lake Lawn Resort’s Breakfast with Santa, a festive morning of hearty food, jolly encounters, and unique family fun beside the serene waters of Delavan Lake. Don’t miss live reindeer and holiday crafts that make this event a seasonal highlight.
Kick off the holiday season at Lake Lawn Resort’s Breakfast with Santa, a festive morning of hearty food, jolly encounters, and unique family fun beside the serene waters of Delavan Lake. Don’t miss live reindeer and holiday crafts that make this event a seasonal highlight.
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Located in Delavan, Wisconsin, Lake Lawn Resort offers a distinctive seasonal experience that brings holiday cheer to families seeking a joyful start to the winter festivities. The Breakfast with Santa event is more than a meal—it's an immersive morning that blends traditional holiday magic with a vibrant lakeside setting. Held over select weekends in late November and early December, this celebration unfolds in the resort’s inviting spaces overlooking Delavan Lake, a freshwater body known for its scenic shoreline and chilly but charming winter beauty.
The event highlights include a hearty breakfast buffet that features fresh seasonal fruits, cottage classics like apple wood smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, and house-made chocolate chip pancakes alongside omelet and waffle stations customized to your liking. This robust meal is designed to fuel guests for a day of fun and festivity, creating a warm counterpoint to the crisp Wisconsin air outside.
What truly sets this event apart are the special holiday touches: Santa Claus himself greets families, ready to hear children’s wishes and pose for cherished photos. For the first time, live reindeer make a guest appearance by the Lakeview Terrace near the large igloo, enhancing the authentic holiday vibe and offering unique photo opportunities. Additional activities such as craft workshops, wagon rides, and a Build-A-Buddy station round out the experience, providing interactive holiday fun for attendees of all ages.
Booking ahead is essential, as this popular seasonal event does not offer walk-up tickets. Lake Lawn Resort’s dedication to quality hospitality combined with its beautiful Midwestern lakefront environment makes this festive breakfast an exceptional family outing that stands out in the local outdoor recreation scene. Whether you’re a nearby resident or a traveler from beyond Wisconsin’s borders, this event delivers a memorable holiday experience wrapped in genuine warmth and celebration.
easy.
2–3 hours.
No special fitness required, suitable for all ages
Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets are sold at the door.
Yes, Santa is available for photos and to hear children’s holiday wishes during the event.
Absolutely, infants and toddlers are welcome and attend free of charge.
Pets are not permitted to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests and animals.
For safety and animal welfare, the reindeer cannot be fed or petted; they are present only for photos.
Lake Lawn Resort follows all current health guidelines; check with the resort directly for the latest protocols.
Delavan has a rich history as a resort destination since the 19th century, with Lake Lawn Resort as a longstanding centerpiece of its hospitality traditions.
Lake Lawn Resort actively supports local conservation efforts to maintain Delavan Lake’s water quality and shoreline habitat, ensuring a sustainable environment for wildlife and recreation.
Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin operates lakefront dining and boating experiences on Delavan Lake. The resort presents curated dinner cruises and scenic tours aboard the 76-foot Lake Lawn Queen and offers a selection of motorized and non-motorized watercraft for rent. Dinner cruise events include themed Bourbon and Wine Dinner Cruises — the Bourbon Dinner Cruise featuring Buffalo Trace bourbons and multiple Wine Dinner Cruises showcasing producers such as La Crema, Wein Bauer (Argentina), Los Vascos, Benziger Brothers Projects, and Constellations Brands. Several wine dinners are scheduled in 2025 with specific dates, each offering four-course meals paired with featured wines. The Lake Lawn Queen scenic tour is a 1.5-hour guided outing with a climate-controlled lower level, full bar, and narration highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright homes and the history of the glacier-cut lake. For on-water recreation, Lake Lawn Resort offers motorized Sport Tritoon rentals capable of tubing and skiing; a 31' Lake Lawn Princess tritoon double decker with a dedicated captain for groups up to 20; and non-motorized Swan paddle boats that include life jackets and do not require a Wisconsin Boater’s License. Renters must be 21 or older for certain vessels, may need a captain for motorized rentals, and should secure a boater license where applicable. Guardian signature is required for minors. These factual offerings position Lake Lawn Resort as a full-service destination for culinary cruises, guided sightseeing, and family-friendly boat rentals. The property offers historic charm, modern amenities, seasonal programming, and lakeside services that attract visitors year-round to Delavan Lake.
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