STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Christmas tradition returns to Applebee’s locations on Staten Island. Parent company Apple-Metro, Inc. encourages children and adults alike to break bread with the Man in the Red Suit.
The 26th annual Applebee’s Breakfast with Santa features four separate fundraisers and special perks, depending on the location selected. The price/donation is $15 per person (adults and children ages 2 and up.) The amount includes breakfast — pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes, juice, coffee or tea — plus a small plush toy and Santa, of course.
All of the ticket price benefits the following charities:
- Kids Against Cancer, helping children battling cancer and blood-borne illnesses
- Have a Heart Foundation, helping children with heart disease
- Eden II Programs supporting people with autism
- The GRACE Foundation, helping to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at either of the accompanying locations or reserved online. These are the Santa destinations and perks for each:
- Sunday, December 3 — Benefiting Have a Heart Foundation
Location: Applebee’s Grill + Bar at the Staten Island Mall — 2655 Richmond Ave., 718-370-3529
For reservations: EventBrite.com.
Why it’s special: Guests will have free photos with Santa to be uploaded the next day. Guests can take a chance on raffle prizes and each child receives a gift.
- Sunday, December 10 — Benefiting The GRACE Foundation
Location: Applebee’s Grill + Bar at The Boulevard — 2636 Hylan Blvd., New Dorp; 718-303-7102
For reservations: EventBrite.com
Why it’s special: Guests will also be able to experience Candy Land, which has an array of holiday candy to choose from displayed under a Candy Land arch with Candy Land decorations.
- Saturday, December 16 — Benefiting Kids Against Cancer
Location: Applebee’s Grill + Bar at Outerbridge — 115 Bricktown Way, 718-943-1200
For reservations: EventBrite.com
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