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Santa is Coming to Town

Naperville Crossings 2832 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL, United States

Santa is saddling up his reindeer and heading our way on December 2 from 1-4 PM! 🎅🎄 Grab your wishlist and come on down to join in the holiday festivities! It's going to be a ho-ho-whole lot of fun!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See...

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

Frosty Fest

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the Frosty Fest Procession followed by the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a number of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for a...

Joyful Traditions

Ruggard Gazebo (Villa Park) South Ardmore Avenue & East Central Boulevard, Villa Park, IL, United States

Kick off the holiday season with some extra cheer! Enjoy this FREE family event! Featuring free photo with Santa courtesy of JW Reedy: 4:00-8:00 Petting zoo & pony rides: 4:00 - 7:00 Food trucks: 4:00 - 7:00 (My Funnel Truck, Tickle my Tamale, Spoon Burger, & Hat Trick BBQ!!!)   For information on more events...

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.  The incredible...

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...

Included in general admission

Holly Days

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 4 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free

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