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Get in the holiday spirit at the Park District’s inaugural Polar Market. Enjoy holiday shopping, carolers performing winter classics, ice skating (bring your own skates from home), and even a visit with St. Nick himself. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. For...
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...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Spend time with Mrs. Claus in her kitchen this holiday season. She will share her secret cookie icing recipe, which you will get to decorate your own cookies. She will also share how to make Santa Claus' favorite chocolate sprinkles. Mrs. Claus' Baking Elves will help serve her magical hot chocolate with...
Online tickets close Friday, December 2 at noon. Tickets will be available at the door. Come in and visit Santa! Games, crafts, face painting, sweet shoppe, and photo opportunities. New this year! Special appearance: Grinch, Spike the Crime Dog, Touch A Truck. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of...
Travel to the “North Pole” to pick up Santa and his friends. They will travel back with us to Geneva and have lunch or dinner at Aurelio’s Pizza. After we eat, every child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa, give him their wish list, and have a picture taken. PLEASE NOTE: Families are...
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.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED Santa is coming to St. Charles at Giordano’s Pizzeria! Enjoy a magical experience with the jolly ol’ fella as you settle in for a family dinner of oh so cheesy pizza — offered in thin crust and deep dish — with salad and soda. While you savor some delicious cookies baked fresh...
Join us for another exciting Festival of Lights event. Milk & cookies with Santa Clause is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.
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