There’s nothing quite like watching your kid’s face light up when their favorite character walks through the door. Across Chicago’s west and northwest suburbs, libraries, bookstores, malls, and play spaces host character visits nearly every week of the year… from princess storytimes to superhero meet-and-greets to holiday favorites like Santa and the Easter Bunny. Some are free drop-in events at your local library, others are ticketed experiences with photos, crafts, and dedicated time with the character.
We’ve rounded up what’s coming up so you can plan ahead, whether your little one is obsessed with Elsa, Spider-Man, or the newest character craze. This list always shows what’s next, so bookmark it and check back anytime for the latest visits near you.
We continually keep this guide fresh, so you’re always seeing what’s coming up next. No outdated events, no scrolling past visits that have already happened! Check back often, since new character visits are added to our calendar all the time.
Browse the full events calendar for everything happening this week, and if you know of an upcoming character visit we should add, we’d love to hear about it.
