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Santa’s Pajama Jam

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

Santa's Pajama Jam is back! Make magical memories with the family as you visit Santa and gear up for the holiday season with a day of free, fun activities at Yorktown Center, located on the Lower Level near Marshalls/HomeGoods. - Holiday Crafts - Storytime with Mrs. Claus - Meet + greet with your child's favorite...

Free

Pet Photos with Santa

Happy Dog Barkery 5118 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

No registration required. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption. Photos will take place at the Happy Dog Barkery, 5118 Main Street in Downers Grove.     For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Pet Photos with Santa.

Spirit of Giving and the Workshop of Goodwill

The Promenade Bolingbrook 631 E Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Us for the United Way of Will County Spirit of Giving Event, Partnering with the Promenade Bolingbrook. The much-awaited Spirit of Giving event is back, and it’s time to share the warmth and generosity of the holiday season with the entire Will County Community. No matter if you’re a family, a scout, part of...

$5

Barrington Holiday Festivities

Downtown Barrington Cook and Station St., Barrington, IL, United States

Holiday Visits w/ Santa Barrington’s White House 11 AM – 2 PM Bring the entire family and get a picture-perfect photo with Santa! Visit Santa at Barrington’s White House! As part of the Village’s Holiday Festival, stop by Barrington’s White House to enjoy the house all decorated for the season. This family-friendly event features the...

Pictures with Santa

Eagle Brook Country Club 2288 Fargo Boulevard, Geneva, United States

RSVP for The John Garry Team Pictures with Santa  Please let us know you'll be there! Eagle Brook Country Club - 2288 Fargo Blvd. Geneva, IL  Saturday, December 2nd  12:30pm-3pm  Come out for pictures with Santa, letters to Santa, holiday crafts, drinks, small bites and more! **No furry friends...the one on 12/9 at Woofbeach Cove...

Free

Meet the Grinch

Wheaton Nurseries 626 E. Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Come meet The Grinch! •FREE EVENT• 📸 Take a photo (bring your camera) ☕️ Grab a hot cocoa & cotton candy from Poupeepuf 🔥 Hang out by the fire 🛍️ shop our holiday filled Gift Shop 🌲 Walk amongst our very own tree forest   For information on more events like this, check out our...

Free

Santa at the Creamery

Creamery 15112 S Bell Road, Homer Glen, United States

We are proud to work with Princess Fairytale Parties to bring you a whole season of Characters at the Creamery! No tickets required.    For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Free Photos with Santa.

Free
Event Series An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Start your “Christmas at Cantigny” experience inside the Visitors Center and get a photo with Santa! The jolly old elf will be waiting for you in Le Jardin. Be sure to bring a camera and we’ll have a staff member on hand to snap a pic if needed. Mrs. Claus will be here, too, reading...

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