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Sensory-Friendly Santa

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

Sensory Santa is a sensory-friendly opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a private photo session and visit with Santa Claus in a calming environment before the mall opens to the public. Each child in attendance will receive a free plush and bag full of holiday goodies. Please enter through mall...

Cocoa or Joe Hike

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Bundle up, grab your favorite mug and embrace the cold, quiet winter morning with a guided hike around Hidden Oaks Preserve. After the hike, let us treat you to a cup of hot cocoa or joe while enjoying the warmth of a fire.    

Free

Children’s Breakfast with Santa

Lyons Village Hall 4200 Lawndale Ave, Lyons, IL, United States

For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.

Event Series Julmarknad

Julmarknad

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

Julmarknad is the Museum’s annual Christmas Bazaar, where traditional Scandinavian and modern handicrafts will be available for purchase. Visit the Children’s Museum for crafts, games and a special visit from Santa. It is entertainment for the whole family and includes kaffestuga, Lucia processions and folk dancers.   For information on more events like this, check...

Santa Cares

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

ADVANCE REGISTRATION SUGGESTED Capture magical moments with Santa! Join us for a sensory-friendly visit and photos with Santa!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

See, Sing, Celebrate! Hanukkah

Kol Hadash Sunday School at Deerfield High School 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield, United States

Help your child experience Jewish holidays each month for the first (or second) time! Join Rabbi Adam Chalom and Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation for music, stories and fun. Parents can schmooze while their kids snack and play, and each family will take home something they’ve made to make their holiday more meaningful. Kol Hadash Humanistic...

$10
Event Series Meet Santa at ABT Electronics

Meet Santa at ABT Electronics

ABT Electronics 1200 N Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, United States

This holiday season, bring your family and friends to meet Santa at the Atrium! Enjoy a magical experience and create lasting memories with a free photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Free to attend.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free
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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