P-H-M Community Education

Santa Claus poses for a picture with four girls dressed in matching pajamas.

P-H-M Breakfast with Santa 2026

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation’s (P-H-M) annual Breakfast with Santa! This popular family holiday event takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Bittersweet Elementary School in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Children and families will enjoy a festive morning filled with holiday stories, Christmas songs, a delicious breakfast, and a special visit with Santa Claus!

Event Date, Times & Location

Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location: Bittersweet Elementary School, 55860 Bittersweet Rd., Mishawaka

Breakfast Times:

    • 8:00 a.m.
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • 11:00 a.m.
    • 12:30 p.m.

Ticket Price: $8 per person. Every person attending, including adults and children, must purchase an $8 ticket.

Who Can Attend: The event is designed for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students, but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend with their families. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Purchase Tickets Online

Online ticket sales begin Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Tickets are available exclusively online on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited to 125 participants per breakfast time slot, and tickets sell out quickly.

Visit the P-H-M Online Web Store and select the Breakfast with Santa button to register and purchase tickets.

Select your preferred breakfast time and purchase tickets. Pay using an eCheck, Discover, Visa, or Mastercard credit or debit card.

Important Ticket Information:

  • Create an account or log in to an existing account.
  • A 3.49% online processing fee applies.
  • Families may create their online accounts before November 2 to save time.
  • A confirmation email will be sent by RevTrak after purchase.
  • Physical tickets will be mailed by the P-H-M Community Education office before the event.
  • All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued.
  • Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Activities for 2026 Event

Families attending P-H-M’s Breakfast with Santa will enjoy:

  • Interactive Holiday Story time & Sing-Along: A festive holiday story reading and Christmas songs.
  • Kid-Friendly Breakfast: A delicious breakfast prepared by P-H-M Food Service.
  • Personal Visit with Santa Claus: Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa. Families should bring your own camera or phone to take photos. Photos are not provided by P-H-M.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing construction at the P-H-M Arthur M. Klinger Planetarium, the traditional holiday planetarium show will not be offered in 2026. However, this change allows P-H-M to accommodate additional families for breakfast and visits with Santa.

Questions About P-H-M Breakfast with Santa?

For additional information about the 2026 Breakfast with Santa event or ticket purchases, contact the P-H-M Community Education Office:

Call Jenny Forkner at (574) 258-9568 or click to email.

Community Education Fall 2026 Schedule: Fall Class Information with Santa Claus and Winter Class Schedule

Explore Community Education Classes & Activities

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (P-H-M) offers a wide variety of affordable community education classes, recreational activities, enrichment programs, and trips for adults, teens, and children in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, and surrounding communities.

P-H-M Community Education programs are open to everyone! You do not have to be a P-H-M student or live in Penn, Harris, or Madison Townships to participate.P-H-M offers affordable opportunities for lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and recreation throughout the year.Most Community Education classes and activities are designed for adults, with select programs, such as Babysitting Basics, available to teenagers.During the summer, P-H-M also offers summer camps and enrichment activities for school-aged children. These programs are open to all area children, regardless of whether they attend a P-H-M school or live within district boundaries.Click to view the Fall 2026 and Winter Community Education Classes & Activities.

How to Register for P-H-M Community Education Classes

Register for P-H-M Community Education classes and activities using one of four convenient options:

  • Online: Register and pay through the P-H-M Community Education Web Store. Create an account to browse available classes, register, and pay online.
  • By Phone: Call (574) 258-9568.
  • By Mail: Print, complete, and mail your class registration form to the P-H-M Educational Services Center at the address below.
  • In Person: Visit the P-H-M Educational Services Center at 55900 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Registration hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–4:00 p.m.

Important: Advance registration is required for all classes and activities. Instructors cannot accept registrations or payments.

Questions About Community Education?

For more information about P-H-M Community Education classes, registration, or upcoming activities, contact Jenny Forkner at (574) 258-9568 or click here to email her.

P-H-M Community Education Weather Closings & Class Cancellations

When Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (P-H-M) is closed due, all Community Education classes scheduled for that day will also be canceled. Community Education classes will also be canceled when P-H-M cancels evening activities due to severe weather.

Please note: Two-hour school delays do not affect Fitness Center operations.

How to Check P-H-M School Closings & Weather Delays

Information about P-H-M school closings, weather delays, and activity cancellations, are posted as alerts on Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation’s home page. The district’s website provides the most detailed and up-to-date information about weather-related schedule changes.

School closing and delay announcements are also broadcast on local television stations and their websites: ABC 57, WSBT, and WNDU.