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Event Series Photos With Santa

Photos With Santa

La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Visit Santa on the front porch of the Historical Society for a chat about your wish list and a photo opportunity! One family per appointment please. Visits take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Members please use code “member” during check out to receive the member price. If you wish...

$25
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
Event Series Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Gretna Station Museum 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This year Santa is taking the train into town, to his own Gretna Station cottage! Santa and his elfs will arrive in Carol Stream on December 4 for private visits in his Carol Stream cottage! Each family will have a private meeting with Santa, Rudolph, and his elves and receive a special...

$10 – $22
Event Series Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Santa Gretna Station Visits – SOLD OUT

Gretna Station Museum 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED This year Santa is taking the train into town, to his own Gretna Station cottage! Santa and his elfs will arrive in Carol Stream on December 4 for private visits in his Carol Stream cottage! Each family will have a private meeting with Santa, Rudolph, and his elves and receive a special...

$10 – $22

Santa’s Wintery Wonderland

Glen Briar Park (Glen Ellyn) 21W730 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Come take a walk with us through Santa's Wintery Wonderland. You will walk your way through our magical Wintery Wonderland at The Glen. You will have an opportunity to meet Santa, have a snowball fight with our elves, visit Santa's workshop at our annual decorative windows, and Free Hot Coco! All children must be accompanied...

$7

Holiday Farm Function

Children's Farm at the Center 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL, United States

Come visit the animals before Christmas! Hayrack rides will be running! Guests can visit with Santa, enjoy complimentary refreshments and roast a marshmallow! Admission is $10/person for ages 2+ No advance reservations required!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

$10
Event Series Photos With Santa

Photos With Santa

La Grange Area Historical Society 444 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Visit Santa on the front porch of the Historical Society for a chat about your wish list and a photo opportunity! One family per appointment please. Visits take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Members please use code “member” during check out to receive the member price. If you wish...

$25

Santa Spectacular

Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

Mark your calendars for the 2022 Santa Spectacular at Burr Ridge Village Center. Join us for pictures with Santa at Hampton Social, live reindeer and Not Your Mama’s Hot Cocoa & Donuts!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

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