Reservations now open for Bright Nights’ Supper with Santa

SPRINGFIELD — Christmas may still be 71 days away, but if you want to have Supper with Santa at Bright Nights in Forest Park, you'll have to make your reservations early.

Supper with Santa seats guests at a private table with Old Saint Nick inside of the historic Barney Carriage House in Forest Park. Ideal for all ages, the dinner pays special attention to kids' taste palates with options such as salad, chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and pastas. Christmas cookies and brownies will be served for dessert.

Each guest will leave with a souvenir "I Had Supper with Santa" Bright Nights mug.

Reservations for Supper with Santa, which are required, are being accepted now online at brightnights.org . Dinner times are available on Dec. 7, Dec. 12 and Dec. 14, with seatings every 30 minutes starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m.

The cost for Supper with Santa is $30 per person with a discounted price of $15 for children 12 and under. Children under 2 are free. A complimentary Bright Nights car admission ticket to see the holiday lights is included with the cost of reservation.

Bright Nights at Forest Park opens for the season on Nov. 26 and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. The light switch will be turned on nightly from 5-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Bright Nights is open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, and is closed on Dec. 1 and 2.

For more information, visit brightnights.org .

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