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  • Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar

    Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Pl., Berwyn, IL, United States

    This three day event supports the Animal Care League.

    Free

  • Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United States

    Metropolitan Square is home to Des Plaines' festivities including live performances, Santa's arrival, food trucks and photos with Santa.

  • Hometown Holiday

    North Park (Inverness) 300 N Highland Road, Inverness, United States

    Visit with Santa to kick off the holiday season.

    Free

  • Hinsdale Christmas Walk

    Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season with merchants and stores in the downtown business district. A tree lighting at the memorial building grounds starts off this evening, followed by live music, a carousel, a trackless train, costumed characters, and giveaways.

    Free

  • Holiday Stroll

    Village of Elmwood Park 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, United States

    Train rides, festive dancers, caroling and more. Photos with Santa near the CRC.

    Free

  • Snow Much Fun

    Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont, IL, United States

    Santa will be at the Gregg House, ready for visitors, during this winter experience that will also feature mule-drawn wagon rides, community-decorated trees, refreshments, games, and activities.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland

    Grant Park Recreation Center 44 W Golfview Drive, Northlake, IL, United States

    Free, festive holiday event hosted by the Veterans Park District.

    Free
  • Winter Wonderland

    Winter Wonderland

    Romeoville Village Hall 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, United States

    Celebrate the season with this 2-day event. Residents can register in advance for a photo with Santa. Limited space will be available day-of.

    Free

  • Christmas Walk

    Downtown Geneva IL, United States

    Watch Santa's arrival at Geneva's annual Christmas celebration.

    Free

  • Holly Days

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

    Visit with Santa at free festivities in downtown Warrenville.

    Free

  • Cookie Walk and Craft Fair

    Journey of Hope Church 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett, United States

    Cookie and craft fair, including visits with Santa.

    Free
  • Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar

    Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Pl., Berwyn, IL, United States

    This three day event supports the Animal Care League.

    Free

  • Children’s Christmas Party

    Premier Catering & Events of Countryside 6240 Joliet Road, Countryside, United States

    Visit with Santa with light refreshments. Tickets should be picked up in advance.

  • Teddy Bear Walk

    Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

    Storytime and visits with Santa is just one part of the festivities.

    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

  • Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day

    Elmhurst History Museum 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

    A festive, family-friendly celebration including special guests like Santa, Anna and Elsa, and the City Centre Penguin. Listen to music and enjoy special holiday treats.

    Free

  • Winterfest and Cookie Walk

    Downtown Oak Park 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

    Look for Santa roaming through the festivities.

  • Julmarknad

    Julmarknad

    Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season at the Swedish American Museum.

  • Holiday Open House

    Barrington's White House 145 W Main Street, Barrington, IL, United States

    Visit with Santa at Barrington's White House.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland

    Western Springs Tower Green 914 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs, IL, United States

    See all the beautifully decorated holiday trees, watch Santa arrive, listen to holiday music, take a hayride, and visit the petting zoo. The annual tree lighting is at 5pm.

    Free

  • Santa Comes To Town

    Prairie View Community Center 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, United States

    Enjoy family-friendly fun and a special visit from Santa himself.

    Free

  • Santa is Coming to Town

    Naperville Crossings 2832 Illinois Route 59, Naperville, IL, United States

    Visit with Santa. No reservations required.

    Free

  • Farmside Christmas

    Fischer Farm 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville, IL, United States

    Enjoy Christmas festivities all afternoon at Fischer Farm.

    Free

  • Roselle Winterfest

    Petal Plaza (Roselle) 31 S Prospect Street, Roselle, United States

    Santa will be at the Roselle Public Library. Passes can be picked up in advance.

  • Jingle Bell Jubilee

    Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard, IL, United States

    Join Lombard's annual celebration in Downtown Lombard.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland

    Schiller Park Community Center 4501 25th Avenue, Schiller Park, United States

    Meet Santa, enjoy s'mores, and more at this festive event to kick off the holiday season.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderful Fest

    Downtown Winfield Church Street and Beecher Avenue, Winfield, IL, United States

    A visit with Santa is just one of the activities lined up at this winter festival.

    Free

  • Once Upon a Christmas

    The Museums at Lisle Station Park 921 School Street, Lisle, United States

    Old-fashioned Christmas fun with holiday crafts and a visit with Santa.

    Free

  • Joyful Traditions

    Ruggard Gazebo (Villa Park) South Ardmore Avenue & East Central Boulevard, Villa Park, IL, United States

    Featuring Santa, character photo ops, visits with animals, food trucks, and more.

    Free
  • Christmas in the Commons

    Christmas in the Commons

    Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, United States

    This is fellow Kidlist staffer's favorite event that she visits annually; it features a lights display along with a 50-foot tall light-up Santa Claus and other activities, including visits from Santa for photos at no cost.

    Free
  • Winter Wonderland

    Winter Wonderland

    Romeoville Village Hall 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, United States

    Celebrate the season with this 2-day event. Residents can register in advance for a photo with Santa. Limited space will be available day-of.

    Free

  • Holiday Walk

    La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

    This annual event features tree lighting, Santa visits and so much more.

  • Frosty Fest

    Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

    Santa and Mrs. Claus are usually at this annual event.

  • Merry and Bright – Lighting the Tree

    Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett, IL, United States

    Horse-drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, tree lighting, and music at Bartlett Park.

  • Frosty & Friends Parade

    Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

    Festive parade, live music performed by local school groups, and visits with Santa.

    Free
  • Winter Lights Walk

    Winter Lights Walk

    Willow Pond Park (Willowbrook) Plainfield Rd and Adams St, Willowbrook, IL, United States

    While the lights are on every night, these nights are filled with extra festive fun.

    Free

  • Making Spirits Bright

    Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States

    Take photos with Santa, meet live reindeer, and watch the parade to welcome the Christmas season.

    Free

  • Claus for a Cause

    Faith House (Naperville) 1109 E. Bailey Road, Naperville, United States

    Celebrate the season with donations to Little Friends.

    Free

  • Santa Cares: Sensory Friendly Visits with Santa

    Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL, United States

    Advance reservations are required for this individualized experience.

    photos available for purchase

  • Sensory-Friendly Santa

    Fox Valley Mall 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL, United States

    Reservations are not required but encouraged for this sensory-friendly visit with Santa.

  • Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar

    Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Pl., Berwyn, IL, United States

    This three day event supports the Animal Care League.

    Free
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