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Family Day: Holiday Party

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Celebrate the winter holidays at the art museum with a visit from Santa (2-3pm) and a card making activity. Create festive decor in honor of the holiday season.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Included in general admission

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Downtown Wheaton this holiday season, and they want to see you! This is the perfect time to take a picture with Santa and even check if you made the nice list this year.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...

Free

Winter Wonderment

Lisle Recreation Center 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, IL, United States

Enjoy our new Christmas holiday event that combines some family favorites! Join us as we.... Make Cookies with Mrs. Claus Enjoy a special visit and photo opp with Santa Make a craft with our elves at their workshop Hunt for candy canes Play reindeer games Enjoy special goodies from our Holiday CafΓ© (add'l fee)  ...

$20 – $25
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. Saturday, November...

Free

Winter Wonder Lights Celebration Kickoff

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL, United States

The Winter Wonder Lights Kickoff event is a magical celebration that transforms the beautiful Peck Farm Park into a dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer. This free event features an array of activities, including: β€’ Courtyard illumination (5:00pm sharp) β€’ Family visits/photos with Santa (pre-registration required) β€’ Crafts & cookie decorating β€’ Hot cocoa...

Free

Winter Wonderland

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Come visit Santa Claus at York Center Park District's Winter Wonderland! Santa will be available to take pictures, listen to your holiday wishes, and celebrate with you. We'll also offer holiday carnival games, face painting, and more! This year our theme is ugly sweaters so don't forget to dress in theme! The ugliest sweater in...

Free

Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa

Lilacia Park 150 S. Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

Enjoy Lombard Park District’s annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park! Charming holiday displays illuminate the park 4:30 – 10:00 pm daily with magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread house, and so much more! Youngsters can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy a spectacular show with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies, and visit with their...

Free

Children’s Breakfast with Santa

Lyons Village Hall 4200 Lawndale Ave, Lyons, IL, United States

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

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