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Breakfast with Santa

Glendale Lakes Golf Club 1550 President Street, Glendale Heights

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us at the Glendale Lakes Golf Club for a delicious Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Fill your plate as high as you...

$3 – $5

Elf Film Screening

Classic Cinemas York Theatre 150 N York Street, Elmhurst

Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of the 2003 holiday classic, Elf, on the big screen! A film the entire family can enjoy, Elf features Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart,...

$5

Frosty Fest

Wheaton Town Square 271 Town Square, Wheaton

The annual tradition at Town Square Wheaton is back! Unwrap the holiday magic with Elsa, Olaf, Elf, Santa, and more - plus strolling carolers, complimentary hot cocoa, giveaways, and more!   For...

Free

Winter Frostival

Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights

Celebrate winter Jack Frost style and meet a real Ice Princess and Ice Queen, listen to strolling carolers, check out the menagerie of winter animals, visit with Santa Claus, and...

Free
Event Series Santas Craft Corner

Santas Craft Corner

Cosley Zoo 1356 North Gary Avenue, Wheaton

Visit Santa at the zoo! While you are there, make a craft or two and tour the zoo before you go. Admission includes crafts, refreshments and, of course, a visit...

$20

Christmas Stroll

Downtown Park Ridge 15 Prairie Avenue, Park Ridge

Live entertainment, Santa visits, Snowball fights with Elf, caroling, winter wonderland & crafts, ugly sweater contest, holiday movies, St. Paul of the Cross adult and children's choir concerts, bake sale,...

Free
Event Series Visits with Santa

Visits with Santa

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Chicago invites visitors to celebrate the holiday season with Santa visits at the shopping center from Friday, November 15 through Tuesday, December 24. While visits with...

Annual Toy Drive and Parade

Downtown Lombard St. Charles Road & Park Avenue, Lombard

Residents are invited to attend the Toy Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m. The Fire Department will depart Fire Station 45 (50 E. St. Charles Rd) at 10:15...

Free
Event Series Family Gingerbread Craft

Family Gingerbread Craft

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights

Bring the whole family—parents, kids, grandparents, aunts, and uncles—for an exciting day of togetherness! Register as a family—one kit per family—and we'll provide all the supplies. As a special treat,...

Free

Legends of St. Nicholas

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Get ready for an exciting holiday adventure! Join Old English Father Christmas as he shares the stories of St. Nicholas, the protector of children throughout history.

Free
Event Series Santa Visits

Santa Visits

Burlington Park (Hinsdale) 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale

Santa is coming to Hinsdale, and he’s ready to hear all your holiday wishes! Bring the whole family to Burlington Park for a magical visit with Santa—completely FREE! Dates &...

Free

Santa’s Workshop

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

Unlock the magic of the holiday season by stopping by to visit Santa and sharing your dreams and wishes with him. Capture a priceless moment with the jolly old man...

Free

Santa Paws

Pet Wants Naperville 630 E Ogden Avenue, Naperville

Meet & Greet with rescue dogs from Adopt A Husky, Inc. + Merchandise. FREE photos for you and your pets with Santa Paws! Complimentary apps & drinks. Pup cups &...

Free

Holiday Hoopla

Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines

Visit with Santa Claus and enjoy crafts, games, cookies, juice and holiday cheer! The event will be held at the Des Plaines Public Library, Meeting Room C, 1501 Ellinwood, Des...

Free
Event Series Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

Aurora Regional Fire Museum 53 N Broadway, Aurora

Santa comes to visit in December at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Take a photo with Santa Claus! Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 from 1 pm - 3 pm.  ...

Free
Event Series Santa’s House

Santa’s House

Downtown St. Charles IL

Don't miss your chance to take your picture with the one and only Santa Claus and give him your list! Visitors can meet the North Pole's most famous resident for...

Free

Family Day: Holiday Party

Elmhurst Art Museum 150 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst

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...

Included in general admission

Polar Express Movie Watch Party

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

All aboard! Put on your pajamas and come aboard to watch The Polar Express! And, yes, we got it, while supplies last: hot chocolate! No registration required! Drop-in program!

Free

Merry and Bright: A Victorian Christmas

Downers Grove Museum 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove

Get in the holiday spirit here at the Downers Grove Museum! We invite you and your whole family to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday decorated Blodgett houses,...

$5 – $8

Winter Wonderment

Lisle Recreation Center 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle

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...

$20 – $25
Event Series Christmas in the Commons

Christmas in the Commons

Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox

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...

Free

Santa’s Day Care

Village Commons (North Riverside) 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave., North Riverside

Santa knows this is a busy time for parents, so he’s set his elves to work giving parents something they need: a break! Drop off the kids for the evening...

$15 – $17

Living Nativity Event

All Saints Lutheran Church (Palatine) 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine

Come see a reenactment of the Christmas story! Everyone is invited to pet the animals following each presentation. Refreshments provided between reenactments.   For information on more events like this,...

Free

Winter Wonder Lights Celebration Kickoff

Peck Farm Park 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva

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...

Free
Event Series Quentin Road Christmas

Quentin Road Christmas

Quentin Road Baptist Church 24126 N. Quentin Road, Lake Zurich

Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest trail. Navigate your way to Bethlehem in search of Baby Jesus. Along your journey, you will interact with townspeople,...

$10 – $15

Winter Wonderland

York Center Park District 1609 South Luther Avenue, Lombard

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...

Free

Live Nativity at Faith

Faith Lutheran Church (Aurora) 3000 Liberty Street, Aurora

This year, the spirit of Christmas will be alive at Faith, as we host our annual outdoor Live Nativity on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 PM. The journey will take...

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