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Event Series Santa Sundays

Santa Sundays

Main Street Promenade 55 S. Main St, Naperville, IL, United States

Visit Santa at the Main Street Promenade, 55 S. Main Street (corner of Main and Van Buren). Parents can take festive DIY photos while enjoying holiday music from the Chicago Carolers around downtown.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Free Photos with Santa.

Free
Event Series Photos with Santa

Photos with Santa

Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs, IL, United States

Western Springs Business Association has many opportunities to see Santa this holiday season! Come meet Santa and get professional pictures with the big guy on November 30th, December 1st, 7th, and 8th in our famous Santa House. The cost is $25 per family. Click here to reserve your spot. On December 7th, Santa will be arriving by...

Jolly Jingle Fest

Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

Join us for a festive, family-friendly winter celebration! Help us kick off our Winter Reading Challenge and celebrate the season. There will be fun games for kids, prizes to win, crafts to create, snacks to munch, a live holiday concert, and a special visit from Santa! Featuring Under the Mistletoe: Nostalgic Holiday Favorites!   For...

Free
Event Series Santa’s House

Santa’s House

Downtown St. Charles IL, United States

Don't miss your chance to take your picture with the one and only Santa Claus and give him your list! Visitors can meet the North Pole's most famous resident for FREE at Santa's House. Santa's House will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm from November 30th - December 22nd. Visitors can...

Free
Event Series Christmas in the Commons

Christmas in the Commons

Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, United States

The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the Village Commons. Christmas in the Commons will be taking place on the dates listed below, so be sure to mark your calendars! Events are free with no admission ticket required. Saturday, November...

Free

Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Enjoy Lombard Park District’s annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park! Charming holiday displays illuminate the park 4:30 – 10:00 pm daily with magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread house, and so much more! Youngsters can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy a spectacular show with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and visit with their...

Free

Montgomery Merry and Bright

Montgomery Village Hall 200 N River Street, Montgomery, IL, United States

The Village of Montgomery and the Greater Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Tree Lighting in front of the Village Hall typically on the first Sunday in December. The event features Santa Claus's prompt arrival at 5P by the Montgomery-Countryside Fire Protection District fire engine, musical performances by area school children and local...

Free

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