Events

Supper with St. Nick

Visit with Santa and enjoy a gourmet buffet dinner at The Morton Arboretum.

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Make unforgettable memories this holiday season at The Morton Arboretum!

Bring your family to visit with St. Nick and enjoy an elegant, holiday-themed buffet dinner in the Arbor Room. After supper, all children will have the opportunity to share their wishlist with Santa in front of a cozy, crackling fire.

Each dinner guest will receive a ticket for Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum that can be used on any date. The Arboretum’s annual holiday exhibition offers 17 immersive light and sound installations along a one-mile path that is fully ADA compliant.

Event Details

Suppers take place from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on four evenings; select your desired date from the following options during purchase:

Friday, December 20
Saturday, December 21
Sunday, December 22
Monday, December 23

If your desired date is sold out, add your name to the Supper with St. Nick waitlist.

Ticket Details

Cost
Infant (age 2 and younger): $0
Child (ages 3 through 12): $67
Young Adult (ages 13 through 20): $88
Adult (age 21 and older): $105

Member Cost
Infant (age 2 and younger): $0
Child (ages 3 through 12): $62
Young Adult (ages 13 through 20): $78
Adult (age 21 and older): $95

Your ticket purchase helps support the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

2024 Supper with St. Nick Menu

Starters

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail (GF)
Cocktail sauce, lemon wedges

Charcuterie Board
Imported and domestic cheeses, dried fruit, preserves, flatbreads, crackers, Genoa salami, mortadella, prosciutto, and soppressata

Lobster Bisque

Poached Pear Salad (CN) (GF) (V)
Ranch dressing, champagne vinaigrette

Assorted Dinner Rolls with Butter

Carving Station

Beef Tenderloin (GF)
Horseradish cream, demi glace

Sage-Rubbed Turkey Breast (GF)
Warm mustard fig sauce

Main Buffet

Whipped Mashed Potatoes (GF) (V)
Traditional brown gravy

Roasted Candied Sweet Potatoes (GF) (V)

Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon (GF)

Cauliflower Mornay (V)

Butternut Squash Ravioli (GF) (V)
Sage cream sauce

Seasonal Cakes and Holiday Mini-Desserts

Chocolate Torte (GF)
Available upon request; please indicate dietary preference on your reservation

Sliced Seasonal Fruit Plate (GF) (V)
Available upon request; please indicate dietary preference on your reservation

Candy Canes and Holiday Cookies

Warm Beverage Station

Hot chocolate with whipped cream and crushed peppermint
Apple cider, coffee

Bar Service and Beverages

Beer, liquor, wine
Juice, milk, soft drinks

 

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CN–Contains Nuts  GF–Gluten Free  V–Vegetarian

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