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  • Pancake Breakfast With Santa

    Geneva High School Gymnasium 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva, IL, United States

    Join the Geneva Lions Club for their annual event which includes free photos with Santa. More details to come.

  • Breakfast with Santa

    Gower West School 7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL, United States

    The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club hosts their annual pancake breakfast with Santa.

    $8
  • Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar

    Sheila Ray Adult Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, United States

    Bring the whole family for a fun photo opportunity with the Grinch, purchase hand-crafted items, and more.

    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

  • Storytime at the Illinois Aviation Museum

    Illinois Aviation Museum 130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, United States

    Come for storytime, and stay to explore the museum afterwards.

    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
  • Winter Wonderland

    Winter Wonderland

    Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

    Wrap holiday gifts, explore insta-snow, and play in special winter-themed activities.

    Included in general admission
  • The Polar Express Storytime Train

    The Polar Express Storytime Train

    Geneva Train Station 328 Crescent Place, Geneva, IL, United States

    Train departs to pick Santa and his friends. Lunch or dinner will be served at Aurelio’s Pizza. Every child will have an opportunity to share his or her Christmas wish list with Santa.

  • Adaptive Playtime

    Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont, IL, United States

    Visit the library for an inclusive playtime for children with adaptive needs.

    Free

  • 3rd Annual Winter Resource Fair

    Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

    Explore local resources at this annual event.

    Free

  • Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

    Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United States

    Test out new (to you) instruments!

    Free

  • Pancakes with Santa

    Romeoville High School 100 N. Independence Blvd, Romeoville, IL, United States

    Support RHS Athletic Boosters at this festive breakfast. Tickets can be purchased in advance for discounted admission.

    $6 – $25

  • Winterfest

    Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

    Each winter fun with hot cocoa, s'mores, skating, and more.

    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

  • Winter Maker’s Market

    Friendship Park Conservatory 395 W Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, United States

    Visit the conservatory to support local artisans and vendors.

    Free

  • Winterfest and Cookie Walk

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

    Look for Santa roaming through the festivities.

  • Collage Art Drop-In

    Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

    Get creative at the library.

    Free
  • Julmarknad

    Julmarknad

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

    Celebrate the holiday season at the Swedish American Museum.

  • Brookfield Holiday Celebration

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

    Visit the library for extra programming during Brookfield's Holiday Celebration.

    Free

  • Holiday Open House

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

    Visit with Santa at Barrington's White House.

    Free

  • Oh What Fun: Christmas Party

    Christ Church Oak Brook 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

    Celebrate the season with festive fun.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland: Photos with Santa

    Burr Ridge Village Center 701 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge, IL, United States

    Visit the Burr Ridge Village Center for free photos with Santa.

    Free

  • Winter Fair

    Des Plaines Public Library 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines, IL, United States

    Celebrate the start of the holiday season with an artisan market and trolley rides.

    Free

  • Festival of Lights: Holiday Games

    Bloomingdale Park District Museum 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, United States

    Join the holiday fun with festive games.

    Free

  • Holiday Market

    Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States

    Visit the library to support local vendors.

  • 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
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