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  • Winter Wonder Lights Celebration Kickoff

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

    Celebrate the start of the holiday season at this festive event with hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and more.

    Free

  • Gingerbread Pajama Storytime

    Lisle Public Library 777 Front Street, Lisle, United States

    Register in advance for festive fun at the library.

    Free

  • A Charlie Brown Christmas

    Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL, United States

    Celebrate this holiday classic at the library.

    Free

  • Mrs. Claus Storytime and Cookie Decorating

    North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

    Visit the library to enjoy holiday stories and cookie decorating.

    Free

  • Santa Paws

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

    Capture a holiday photo with Santa. Registration is required.

    Free

  • Hometown Holidays Drive-Thru and Food Drive

    Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL, United States

    Festivities are drive-thru at this downtown Warrenville event.

    Free

  • DIY Holiday Greeting Cards

    Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

    Create your own cards at the library.

    Free

  • Sensory Santa Experience

    Warrenville Park District 3S260 Warren Avenue, Warrenville, IL, United States

    Visit Santa in this sensory-friendly environment.

    Free

  • Who-Ville Holiday Fun

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

    Visit the stores for Santa, The Grinch, and Cindy Lou Who meet-and-greet sessions.

    Free

  • Reindeer Games with Downers Grove South

    Three Stories Books 310 Canal Street, Lemont, IL, United States

    Join members of the Downers Grove South National Art Honor Society for festive fun.

    Free
  • Oswego Holiday Express

    Oswego Holiday Express

    South Point 810 Preston Ln, Oswego, IL

    A ride on their holiday shuttles while listening to The Polar Express on the way to the North Pole and singing Christmas carols on the return trip.

  • Holiday Express

    Holiday Express

    Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, IL, United States

    Blackberry Farm transforms with twinkling lights, holiday decorations and holiday music. Kids can ride the Holiday Express train and take a hay wagon ride. There will be crafts, a reindeer food bar, story readings of holiday classics and a special visit with Santa.

    $10

  • Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

    James S. Boan Woods 410 N. Schmidt Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Hunt for candy canes at this outdoor fun.

    Free

  • Holiday Pajama Extravaganza

    Brookfield Public Library 3609 Grand Boulevard, Brookfield, IL, United States

    Enjoy a festive storytime with the Brookfield Public Library. Santa will be bilingual.

    Free
  • Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa

    Holiday Lights and Visits with Santa

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

    While the holiday lights run from December 7, 2025 to January 5, 2026, the dates listed above have Santa visits. Visitors can enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, as well as see a show with holiday characters. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland

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

    This year’s celebration will include games and prizes, and a visit with Santa.

    Free

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Glendale Lakes Golf Club 1550 President Street, Glendale Heights, IL, United States

    Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be celebrating at Glendale Height's breakfast. No registration is required.

    $3 – $5

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Hodgkins Park District 8997 Lyons St, Hodgkins

    Breakfast buffet that is free for Hodgkins residents, with a small fee for non-residents.

    Free – $7

  • Winter Fest with Santa

    We Rock the Spectrum (Naperville) 5019 Ace Lane, Naperville, IL, United States

    Enjoy free, stress-free photos with Santa, and festive kids’ crafts in a small group setting. Registration recommended.

    $12

  • Winter Frostival

    Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    Enjoy character visits, snacks, games, and more at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum.

    Free

  • Frosty Fest

    Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Visit with Santa and Frozen characters, listening to carolers and receive giveaways.

    Free
  • Santas Craft Corner

    Santas Craft Corner

    Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton, IL, United States

    Visit Santa at Cosley Zoo. Crafts and refreshments will be included. $20 per family, no reservations required.

    $20

  • Handmade for the Holidays

    Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

    Arts and crafts session at the library.

    Free

  • Sensory Friendly Cookies with Santa

    PC Therapy 10 Saravanos Drive, Yorkville, United States

    Hosted by ABC Therapy Clinics, this sensory-sensitive event features games and activities.

    Free

  • Photos with Santa Paws

    Bentley's Pet Stuff Schaumburg 1249 E Higgins Rd Unit 1, Schaumburg, United States

    Come dressed for festive photos with your four-legged friends.

    $15

  • Santa’s Workshop

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

    Enjoy crafts and visits with Santa. Free admission.

    Free

  • Pet Photos with Santa Paws

    Pet Wants Naperville 630 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville, United States

    Celebrate the season with a festive photo for your four-legged friends.

    Free
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