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Event Series An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

An Evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Start your “Christmas at Cantigny” experience inside the Visitors Center and get a photo with Santa! The jolly old elf will be waiting for you in Le Jardin. Be sure to bring a camera and we’ll have a staff member on hand to snap a pic if needed. Mrs. Claus will be here, too, reading...

Included in general admission

Lights of Lisle

Lisle Village Hall 925 Burlington Ave, Lisle, IL, United States

Create some lasting memories by celebrating the season in Lisle! Visit downtown Lisle on December 2, 2023 to join in holiday tradition and share the merriment! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will greet visitors to the Museums at Lisle Station Park, there will be a Santa Parade, holiday crafts, hot chocolate, the annual Merry on Main...

Free

Holly Days

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

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 4 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free
Event Series Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the W Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Downtown Wheaton this holiday season, and they want to see you! This is the perfect time to take a picture with Santa and even check if you made the nice list this year.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places...

Free

Making Spirits Bright

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

Join us at Making Spirits Bright for a kick-off to the holiday season! There’ll be a small lighted vehicle parade down State Street to start the event followed by a park lighting of North Aurora Riverfront Park where you will be the first to see the beautiful holiday light displays turn on! Santa will be...

Frosty and Friends Parade

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

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 2 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free

Winter Wonderland – SOLD OUT

Prairie Lakes Community Center 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, United States

Discover an enchanted “Winter Wonderland” as the Prairie Lakes Community Center is transformed into a fun-filled holiday festival experience for all ages! There is winter fun for the entire family at this outdoor event. Come dressed for the weather and enjoy festive music, entertainment, train rides, caroling, snacks, hot chocolate and more fun for the...

Free

Holiday Walk

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

'Tis the season for holiday magic - and this year is no exception! We're ramping up excitement and lighting up La Grange with dramatic holiday activities, illumination, carolers, cocktails and a Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 2 to celebrate the season. From Santa Claus to singers - and ponies to train rides - the...

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