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Chris Cakes brings its pancake-catching breakfast to Columbus on December 19 and 20, 2026, with a Santa visit included in each reservation.
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December 19 and 20, 2026. Select an arrival time when reserving and arrive within 15 minutes of it. Available arrival times and overall event hours are not listed.
Breakfast comes with a bit of participation at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Chris Cakes will flip pancakes for guests to catch. Breakfast with Santa pairs the meal with a visit from Santa, and guests choose an arrival time when they reserve.
The Chris Cakes meal includes all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, plus mandarin oranges, orange juice, and a choice of hot chocolate or coffee. A visit with Santa is part of the breakfast reservation.
The reservation covers the meal and Santa visit, but not general admission to the Conservatory. That distinction matters if you want to make a longer outing of the morning.
Further reading: Breakfast with Santa (Dec 19 & 20) | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗
General admission can be purchased online or at the Visitor Center. To buy it in the same online transaction as breakfast, add the breakfast reservations to your cart first, then continue shopping for daily admission on the same date. You will need to log in or create an account to check out.
If you are planning to explore, note that the John F. Wolfe Palm House and Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse are closed for renovation, with reopening expected in fall 2027.
Further reading: Breakfast with Santa (Dec 19 & 20) | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗ · Know Before You Go | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗
Select an arrival time when booking and arrive within 15 minutes of it. The Conservatory may be unable to accommodate a later arrival. Available time slots and overall breakfast hours are not listed on the event page.
Members pay $24 per adult age 13 and older and $16 per child ages 3–12; children under 2 are free. Nonmembers pay $26 per adult and $18 per child ages 3–12; children 2 and under are free.
Every guest needs a reservation, including children under 3. The member rate for a 2-year-old is not specified, so member families should confirm it with the Conservatory before booking.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is at 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203. Parking is free; paved lots A and B are east of the main building and accessible from East Broad Street.
COTA Route 10 stops at E. Broad St. & Franklin Park Conservatory eastbound and E. Broad St. & Brunson Ave. westbound. Two bike racks are on the path from the main parking lot to the main entrance.
Plan a Visit | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗ · Know Before You Go | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗
Guests with mobility challenges can be dropped off at the bus loop outside the main entrance. The Conservatory says its building and grounds are accessible via ramps, elevators and paved pathways; a limited number of wheelchairs can be borrowed at the Visitor Center.
No. Choose an arrival time when reserving and arrive within 15 minutes of it; the Conservatory may be unable to accommodate a later arrival.
Yes. Every guest needs a reservation, including children under 3. Children under 2 are free for both members and nonmembers.
Nonmember children 2 and under are free. The Conservatory does not specify the member rate for a 2-year-old, so member families should confirm it before booking.
Yes, but general admission is separate. You can purchase it online with your breakfast reservation or at the Visitor Center. The Palm House and Showhouse are closed for renovation.
Breakfast with Santa (Dec 19 & 20) | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗ · Know Before You Go | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens ↗
1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203
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