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Clearwater Marine Aquarium Hosts Breakfast with Santa Dec. 21

Press Releases Announcements Updated December 16, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024

Guests get to meet Santa, along with many holiday surprises  

CLEARWATER, FL  (Dec. 12, 2024)  – Bring the whole family to celebrate the holiday season at Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Breakfast with Santa, Sunday Dec. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a memorable morning filled with holiday spirit, delicious food, festive crafts and a chance to meet Santa himself. Whether you’re crafting ornaments, sipping hot cocoa, or taking photos with Santa, there’s holiday cheer for everyone.  

Join us to make lasting memories in this enchanting holiday setting.  

Event Activities: 

  • “Wake Up Santa”- Get a special behind-the-scenes look as kids help wake up Santa. Kids can give Santa a gentle wake-up call and hear a few of his morning secrets as he prepares for a magical day.  
  • Delicious Breakfast Buffet with kid-friendly options  
  • Family-friendly, cozy breakfast with holiday decor 
  • Santa Meet & Greet and Photos- Families can capture the memory with a festive photo with Santa, plus an opportunity to chat with him about holiday wishes. Photo Keepsakes: Printed and digital photo options available 
  • Holiday Crafts Workshop Activities: Ornament decorating, holiday card-making, and more 
  • Kid Zone: Interactive craft stations with aquarium staff assistance – Interactive Story Time with Santa’s Helpers- Description: Gather around as Santa’s helpers read a holiday classic, engaging young audiences with songs, dances, and playful interactions 
  • Marine Animal Holiday Encounters 
  • Holiday Cookies – Choose from a variety of holiday cookies, icing, and sprinkles  

Price: $65; CMA members receive 10% off. Entrance to the Aquarium is included with the event ticket. Guests will have access to the aquarium for one hour before regular guest admission  

Also available: Reserved seating for Parties of up to 8 Reserved Table- $550. Additional people can be added to tables for $65 a person.  

For more information and to get tickets, please visit https://www.cmaquarium.org/event/breakfast-with-santa-2024/ 

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Media Contact: Marsha Strickhouser | mstrickhouser@CMAquarium.org | (727) 242-0770

About Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. With a mission to preserve the environment and its marine life, CMA is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, a nurse shark and more. Through Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, CMA conducts important global research focused on protecting manatees, North Atlantic right whales and sea turtles. Major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) features the true stories of rescued resident dolphins Winter and Hope, inspiring millions around the world. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.

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We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental education; research; and conservation.

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Clearwater, FL 33767
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