Santa Fly In 2026

Enjoy breakfast and a family-friendly holiday morning at the Southern Illinois Airport with Santa (and the Grinch) who are both flying in this year!

Event Schedule:
8:30–9:00 AM: Check-in
9:15 AM: Storytime
9:45 AM: Santa & the Grinch land at Southern Illinois Airport
10:00 AM: Kitchen opens for ticket holders only
11:00 AM: Restaurant opens to the public

Activities Include:
• Special story time with Head Elf 

Nice list checkoff 

Time with Santa & photo ops

• Kids’ breakfast buffet
• Letter-writing station
• Build-your-own airplane craft

Ticket Information:
• Adults: $15 — Includes drink ticket good for a mimosa, soda or beer

• Kids over 2: $45 — Includes goody bag, breakfast buffet, and all guided activities 

• Kids 2 & under: $10 — Includes goody bag, breakfast buffet, and all guided activities 

Tickets required for entry. Limited seating.

Food & Drinks:
Adults may order from the menu. Dine-in reservations available via Toast Tables - https://toast.app/r/st-nicholas-brewing-airport-556-north-airport-road

Notes:
• Part of the event is outdoors, this event is rain or shine please dress warmly (and festively)!
• Restaurant open to ticket holders only at 10:00 AM and to the public at 11:00 AM