The Argonne Club will host “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bldg. 213 Cafeteria. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 9 a.m. via fire truck.
Those interested in volunteering at the event should email the Argonne Club. Students can receive community service hours for volunteering.
New site access requirements
Please read the complete guide, Breakfast with Santa — Site Access Requirements carefully as there have been significant changes made since last year.
All visitors 16 years of age and older must register online prior to the event. Using the registration form will automatically submit a visitor Gate Pass request. Please do not use the Gate Pass System. Non-U.S. citizen visitors must register by Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017.
After registering, employees are allowed to pick-up Gate Passes for family and friends in advance at the Argonne Information Center (AIC) in Building 224 any time during normal business hours prior to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Gate Passes can also be picked-up the day of the event at the AIC.
All visitors must be in possession of valid Gate Pass and an acceptable form of photo identification to access the laboratory. Please arrive early to allow time for Gate Pass issuance and security checks.
Ticket information
Tickets for Breakfast with Santa will be sold Monday, Nov. 13, through Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bldg. 213 Cafeteria Lobby. Cash or checks are accepted for payment.
Breakfast meal tickets are $6.50 per person or $7 on the day of the event. Tickets to sit with Santa are $5 per child.
Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Breakfast menu
The breakfast meal ticket includes fluffy pancakes with snowflakes and warm maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon strips or sausage links, hash brown patty and choice of beverage.
Additional items such as fruit cups, yogurt, pudding parfaits, bakery items and coffee are priced separately.
Sit with Santa sessions
Three sessions are available to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus:
- 9:30 to 11 a.m.
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Games, activities and children’s crafts are planned.
