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Festival of Lights Winter Walk and Hot Chocolate with Santa

Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Visit with Santa, with a free gift to each Santa visitor. Displays are open to the public.  For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

DuPage Township Holiday Party

DuPage Township Senior Levy Center 251 Canterbury Ln, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories at the DuPage Township Holiday Party. There will also be cookie decorating, a scavenger hunt, and pictures with Santa.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Pictures with Santa

Pictures with Santa

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Santa’s in town! This holiday season, families are invited to capture memories with Santa every Sunday, starting November 27 through December 18 from 11am – 3pm. Little ones are invited to meet Santa, create memories, and capture photos they will treasure for a lifetime. Plus, there will be toy giveaways for the kids, available while...

Free

Brunch with Santa

Fuller House Bar 35 E 1st Street, Hinsdale, IL, United States

Christmas magic is in the air. Join us Sunday, December 18th from 11a-3p as we welcome Mr. Claus for BRUNCH. Don't forget your camera for photo ops and much more! Walk-ins are welcome, but not guaranteed. Call for reservations.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat...

Event Series Storytime with the Grinch – SOLD OUT

Storytime with the Grinch – SOLD OUT

Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Visit with the Grinch and enjoy cookies and hot cocoa. There will be story time and photo opportunities. Each registered attendant is also invited to enjoy all Holiday Express has to offer, come early or stay after depending on your ticket time, Holiday Express runs 2-7 pm. You won’t want to miss...

$12

Storytime with Santa

Sportsplex of St Charles 1400 Foundry Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join jolly ol’ Santa Claus for a special reading of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Wear your coziest pajamas to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and listen to the magical story of the grumpy Grinch with his dog, Max. Before Santa goes back to his workshop, sing along to...

$7 – $11

Jump with Marshall

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for a morning of fun with Marshall from Paw Patrol. Participants will get to meet and interact with Marshall while they bounce and play in our inflatable jump houses and obstacle course. All participants must be accompanied by a paying adult. Register early for a discounted rate. 

$10

Meet Elsa from Frozen

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Come meet Elsa! She's visiting the library to read a story, sing and have a wonderful time. Elsa will meet and greet each child, giving families a chance to snap a picture. Feel free to dress up.

Free

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