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Who-Ville Holiday Fun with Santa

Danada Square East 27 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL, United States

Free, perfect for photo ops and making holiday memories! Meet and greet with costumed character look-a-likes, the Grinch & Cindy-Lou Who at Blick from 4-4:30pm; JCrew Factory Outlet from 4:30-5pm; My Gym at 5-5:30pm and Great Clips from 5:30- 6pm. Santa's at Sierra from 4-4:30 pm; Noodles & Company from 4:30-5pm, My Gym from 5-5:30pm...

Free

Tis the Season

Hanover Park Park District Community Center 1919 Walnut Avenue, Hanover Park, IL, United States

'Tis the Season to be jolly and of course; to join the park district for our 'Tis the Season holiday event! Get into the holiday spirit by decorating cookies, making hot cocoa, writing a letter to Santa, and playing 'reindeer games. Come dressed in your favorite holiday pajamas, as you can enter our pajama contest...

Free

Breakfast with Santa

Faith United Methodist Church (Downers Grove) 432 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Breakfast with Santa is Faith UMC's annual event where families are invited to have free breakfast, take pictures with Santa, play Bingo, and do arts and crafts. It's a time for everyone to come together and have fun.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with...

Free

Holiday Fun with The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora, IL, United States

Join the Grinch and Cindy Lou for cocoa & cookies, singing and story time, crafts, and Whoville Bingo! Fun for the whole family at the Vaughan Center.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

$12

Sleigh Rides, Reindeer on Parade, and Santa

Prairie Path and Spring Road 483 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Come join us for the first Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Elmhurst! Enjoy festive Christmas Carols. Santa Claus arriving aboard a fire engine! The Christmas Tree will be lit after Santa arrives. Enjoy hot chocolate & cookies while visiting with Santa Claus! Also see Reindeer on Parade this year! Decorated reindeer in front of the...

Free
Event Series Caring Santa is Coming to Town

Caring Santa is Coming to Town

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

CARING SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN Caring Santa is back! Make your reservation for a private photo experience for chidren with special nees by Clicking Here! Woodfield Mall will be hosting 2 Caring Santa events this year. To make your reservation for this private event for children with special needs, go to the Reservation Page, scroll...

Event Series Santa Photos

Santa Photos

Geneva Commons 602 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL, United States

Meet Santa Claus & Get a Free Toy*! Make lasting holiday memories! Santa’s waiting to say hello and ho ho ho! Bring your little ones for a visit, a photo, & a toy* with Santa Claus. Come to Room 410 Commons Drive, between Sephora and Holm Studio, and start making memories that will last a...

Free

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