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Holiday Pop-up

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

Come make holiday crafts with us plus The Grinch, Frosty, and Rudolph will be here visiting. The first 100 children to attend will receive a free cup of hot cocoa and cookie. Held inside the space next to C'zar Salon and Mago.

Free

Visit with Santa

Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center 1529 S Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Candy, crafts, photos with Santa. Pre-registration is required. Pet photos with Santa begin at 2:00pm.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

$5

Open House with Santa at the Museum

Bolingbrook Historical Museum 444 E. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join Ms. Laura for fun stories at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum Holiday Event. You can also tour the museum, have some refreshments, and take photos with Santa.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
Event Series Santa at the Gazebo

Santa at the Gazebo

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

First two Saturdays in December at Millennium Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Photos will be available for digital download after the event.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Crafting with Belle

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

Crafting has never been more fun! Join us at the museum to craft with a very special guest, Belle!

Bonfire and S’mores

Bolingbrook Town Center 375 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

 2 Bonfire locations with S'more kits to purchase, displays open to the public, and visit with Santa.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Event Series Santa Express – SOLD OUT

Santa Express – SOLD OUT

Wheaton Train Station 402 W Front St, Wheaton, IL, United States

Celebrate the holiday season with a train ride with Santa that includes a story, holiday music, and treats. Each paid child receives a small gift from Santa and a goody bag. General admission sales begin at 8A on October 18. Pricing: $20 per person Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All...

$20
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

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