Santa Events in Cities and Towns in Chicagoland and Northern Illinois
Just about every city, town and village in Chicagoland and Northern Illinois has a tree lighting ceremony, often in conjunction with a parade and other festivities. Some area towns and villages have not been included because we have not been able to determine if Santa Claus will be participating in their tree lighting ceremony or other activities. While village and town tree lighting events are always free, some towns charge for other activities such as carriage rides, etc. While we believe the following information is correct , always confirm events in advance—times and dates can and do change and we are not responsible for errors or omissions.
Addison
Santa at the Addison Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Village of Addison
One Friendship Plaza
Addison IL 60101
((630) 543-4100
www.AddisonAdvantage.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Join in the festive Addison tree lighting at the village hall—included are horse drawn sleigh rides, Christmas carols by local school children and visits with Santa Claus. The tree lighting ceremony itself will take place at 8 pm.
Algonquin
Santa at the Algonquin Holidays on
the Fox Parade and Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 3:30 pm Parade
4:30 Tree Lighting
Village of Algonquin
Riverfront Park
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-2700
www.algonquin.org/egov
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Catch Santa at Algonquin’s annual “Holiday’s on the Fox Parade” which starts off at South Harrison Street, goes across Algonquin Road (Route 62) to Riverfront Park, where the tree lighting will take place. There will be cookies and cocoa at the Park as well as carolers and other entertainment. Santa will be there to listen to the children’s wishes.
Antioch
Santa at Antioch’s Holiday Parade
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Downtown Antioch to Village Hall
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-2160
www.antioch.il.gov/events.html
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa leads the parade and tree lighting ceremony which begins on Park
Avenue and travels north on Main Street, left on Orchard, left on Toft and left on Lake Street ending at the Village Hall . Santa will be available for visits immediately after the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Santa's Enchanted Castle on Toft Street. See Santa Houses listing for complete details.
Arlington Heights
Santa at the Tree Lighting in Arlington Heights
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Sponsor: Village of Arlington Heights
Place: North School Park -
Eastman Street & Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 368-5000
www.vah.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come to Arlington Heights for the giant Village tree lighting—Santa will be on hand and there will be music, food and fun for everyone.
Aurora
Santa at Aurora’s Holiday Magic
Saturday, November 27th 2009
Time: 6 pm
City of Aurora
North Island Center
8 E. Galena Boulveard
Auora, IL 60507
(630) 844-4731
www.aurora-il.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be on hand for Aurora’s Holiday Magic which starts with the Parade of Lights, a dazzling display of brilliantly lit floats through downtown Aurora. Next comes the tree lighting at North Island Center and the evening concludes with the spectacular downtown fireworks display.
Celebrating with Santa in Aurora
Saturday, Dec. 5
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Eola Community Center
555 S. Eola Road,
Aurora, IL 60504
For information (630) 859-3873
www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org
Ages 2 and up
Residents: Child $8 - non resident children, $11; Adult $9 - non-resident adults $12
This the night the kids have been waiting for. There will be games, story telling, goodies for everyone, as well as a picture with Santa and a gift.
Barrington
Santa Arrives in Barrington
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 2 pm to 8 pm
Place: Cook and Main Streets
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3400
www.ci.barrington.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa arrives for the tree lighting at 4:45 pm. Activities include carriage rides, holiday songs, and refreshments. After the tree lighting Santa will be available for visits at his house on Park Avenue.
Bartlett
Santa at Bartlett Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 6th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Bartlett Park
Oak & North Avenues
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 830-0324
www.bartlettchamber.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Look for Santa will be at the annual tree lighting at the gazebo in Bartlett Park. Caroling begins at 6:30 and the tree lighting is at 7 pm. Santa will be available for visits before the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bartlett Park Log Cabin. See Santa Houses listing for complete details.
Batavia
Santa at Batavia’s Celebration of Lights Festival
Sunday, November 29th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Place: Batavia Riverwalk
Batavia, IL 60103
(630) 879-5235
www.bataviaparks.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
You’ll find Santa at Batavia’s Celebration of Light’s Festival which features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, hay rides, caroling and holiday stories at the Batavia Public Library. Santa will be helping the Mayor light the village Christmas tree to kick off the festival. After the tree lighting, he heads for the Warming House (located at the Peg Bond Center). Children up to age 10, who visit with Santa Claus will receive a holiday stocking filled with all kinds of goodies—as long as supplies last.
Beecher
Santa at Beecher’s Festival of Lights Parade
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: T/B/A
Place: Downtown Beecher
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The annual Festival of Lights Parade kick's off the Beecher holiday season—and of course you’ll find Santa there! Refreshments provided afterward at Firemen's Park.
Bensenville
Santa at Bensenville’s Holiday Magic
Friday, November 20th 2009
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Village of North Bensenville
BensenvilleTowne Center
Town Center Park
(at the corner of Green and Center Streets)
Bensenville, IL 60507
(630) 350-3426
www.bensenville.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Bensenville’s Holiday Magic is an extravaganza that will not only have Santa entertaining the children at the Towne Center but there will also be carriage rides, carolers, reindeer followed by the dramatic village tree lighting at 6:50 pm. carriage rides, carolers, reindeer followed by the dramatic village tree lighting.
Berwyn
Santa at the Festival of Lights in Berwyn
Saturday, December 12th 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sponsor: Berwyn Depot District
Place: Intersection of Windsor and Grove Avenues
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 788-2660
www.berwyndepotdistrict.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The Festival of Lights offers families all kinds of great holiday activities from Santa Claus visits, caroling, strolling performers, carriage rides, free trolley rides, contests, special sales and much more.
Bloomingdale
Santa at the Bloomingdale Annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony and Holiday Open House
Tuesday, December 1st 2009
Time: 6:45 - 8:45 pm
Bloomingdale Public Library
101 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 924-2720
www.mybpl.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Get ready to celebrate in Bloomingdale—Santa will will show up on a fire engine, there will be plenty of holiday music, crafts, refreshments and lots of other surprises.
Bradley
Santa at Christmas Fantasy Parade and Tree Lighting in Bradley
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Sponsor: Village of Bradley
& Bradley-Bourbonnais Chamber of Commerce
Parade route: Broadway Street
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 936-5100
www.bradleyil.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Every year in early December Bradley has a Christmas Fantasy Parade. Santa will be there bigger than life along with marching bands, colorful floats and plenty of excitement. There will be music before the parade and the lighting of the village Christmas tree next to the village hall at the parade’s conclusion.
Burr Ridge
Santa at the Jingle Mingle & Tree Lighting in Burr Ridge
Saturday November 14th 2009
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Village of Burr Ridge
Place: Village Green
Burr Ridge Village Center
7660 County Line Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 654-8181
www.burr-ridge.gov
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
This family event is an evening of fun with Santa’s arrival, a parade down Village Center Drive There will be live reindeer, a holiday train plus plenty of activities for the kids, hot cocoa and the tree lighting ceremony at the Village Green.
Channahon
Santa at Channahon’s Annual Holiday Celebration
Sunday December 6th 2009
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor: Village of Channahon
Place: Muncipal Building
24555 S. Navajo Drive
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-6644
www.channahon.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be there to greet the children and others at the lighting of the village’s Christmas tree. There will be refreshments for all.
Chicago
Santa at Chicago's Holiday Tree Lighting
Wednesday, November 25 2009
Time: at: 4 pm - 4:30 pm
Sponsor: City of Chicago Office of Tourism
Place: Daley Plaza
(Between Washington, Clark & Dearborn Streets.)
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-3370
www.cityofchicago.org/tourism
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Chicago attracts people from all over who come downtown for the spectacular lighting of the renowned ninety foot tall Christmas tree in Daley Plaza. You’ll find Santa, the mayor, celebrities and great activities to officially get the the holiday season into high gear. The festivities include live Christmas music, the world famous Christkindlmarket and of course the Santa House—see Santa Houses listing for days and times.
photo courtesy Mayor's Office of Special Events
Chicago Heights
Santa Claus Comes to Chicago Heights
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sponsor: Chicago Heights Police & Fire Department
Place: Police Office - Chicago Heights Olympia Plaza
(U.S. 30 and Chicago Road)
(708) 756-5300
www.chicagoheights.net/
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The children are waiting with anticipation and then a fire truck appears with lights flashing and its siren blaring—and thats the way Santa will arrive. There will be holiday carols, refreshments and fun for all.
Crystal Lake
Santa at Festival of Lights Parade
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Sponsor: Downtown Crystal Lake / Main Street
25 W. Crystal Lake Avenue
Place: Through downtown Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 479- 0835
www.downtowncl.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Get into the spirit of the season and join in Santa’s arrival in Crystal Lake where he arrives on a horse drawn carriage and travels through downtown in spectacular fashion. You’ll see more than sixty different parade entries including decorated floats, holiday marchers and plenty of music. After the parade Santa will light the downtown tree. Children can then visit with him in his House in Brink Street Market—see separate Santa Houses listing for details.
Downers Grove
Santa at Downer Grove’s
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 4:30 pm
Sponsor: Village of Downers Grove
Place: Main Street Train Station
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 434-5571
www.events.downers.us/
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Get ready for the holidays—there will be music, cookies and apple cider and old Santa to greet everyone at the tree lighting ceremony.
Santa Parade in Downers Grove
Sunday, November 29th 2009
Time: 1 pm
Sponsor: Downers Grove Downtown
Place: Main Street Train Station
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 725-0991
www.downtowndg.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
First there is a great Santa parade then a cookie walk, real reindeer and a chance to visit with Santa in his house until 4 pm.
Elburn
Santa at the Elburn Stroll and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Sponsor: Elburn Chamber of Commerce
Place: American Legion - 112 N. Main Street
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-2295
www.elburn.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
There’s plenty of fun for the kids and the whole family at the Elburn Stroll and Tree Lighting. There will be holiday music, real reindeer, other activities and the tree lighting at 5 pm. After that head to the library for cookies and hot cocoa and lots of time to talk with Santa Claus.
Elgin
Santa at Festival Park for the Elgin Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Festival Park
132 South Grove Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
(Downtown Elgin - adjacent to the Fox River at South Grove Avenue and Praire Street))
(847) 531-7056
www.cityofelgin.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa doesn’t come in on a sled, no it’s a fire truck for Elgin’s annual lighting of the huge tree in Festival Park. There will be Christmas carols, plenty of things for the kids to do, as well as visits with the big old guy in the red suit.
Elk Grove Village
Santa at Elk Grove Village's
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove, IL 60007
Place: (At the Village Green Fountain)
(847) 439-3900
www.elkgrove.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa helps usher in the holiday season in Elk Grove Village when he and the mayor flip the switch and more than a quarter of a million lights on the village buildings come to life. Local high school bands and choirs provide music and the evening finale is a blazing fireworks display.
Elmhurst
Santa at the Old Fashioned
Tree Lighting in Elmhurst
Thursday, December 3rd 2009
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
211 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Place: Wilder Park
(630) 993-8909
www.epd.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The little ones who come early can visit with Santa Claus before the tree lighting ceremony, see his reindeer and enjoy holiday music and goodies. Then, the event everyone is waiting for—the beautiful tree is lit.
Santa at Holiday Getaway in Elmhurst
Tuesday, December 22nd 2009
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-0202
www.elmhurstartmuseum.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children can visit Santa that one last time before Christmas at the Holiday Getaway. Everything is provided so they can make personalized hand-crafted presents for family members and an ornament to hang on the tree.
Evanston
Santa at the Evanston Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday November 24th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Fountain Square
Davis Street at Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 866-6319
www.evmark.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Here comes Santa Claus riding into Evanston not on his sled, but on a big fire engine. The mayor and Santa get the holiday season rolling with the tree lighting of the truly impressive 50-foot tree in Fountain Square. There will be plenty of holiday music—following the ceremony children will receive bags filled with goodies in Rotary International’s Cafe which is loated across the Square.
Fox Lake
Santa at the Fox Lake Tree
Lighting & Holiday Parade
Friday, November 27th &
Saturday November 28th 2009
Times: Friday, 7 pm - Tree Lighting
Saturday, 9 am - parade
Sponsor: Fox Lake Chamber of Commerce
Place: Tree Lighting - Millennium Park
Parade starts at Grant Community High School
goes down Grand Avenue, left onto Rollins Road and
into Town Center Plaza.
(920) 928-2422
www.foxlakechamber.com/events.html
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Be sure to see Santa in the Fox Lake Christmas Parade. Other events include a children’s party at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Drive, Fox Lake with food and other goodies for the kids.
Glencoe
Santa Arrives in Glencoe for Light the Lights
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 5 pm
675 Village Court
Glencoe, IL 60022
Place: Glencoe Village Hall
(Park and Vernon)
(847) 835-4111
www.goglencoe.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Hey, that’s not a sleigh, you’re right—the old guy will be arriving in Glencoe on a fire truck where he has come for the tree lighting. A number of local businesses have provided refreshments and there will be holiday music as well. Next the switch is thrown and the lights go on.
Glen Ellyn
Santa at Home for the Holidays
& Tree Lighting in Glen Ellyn
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 2 pm - 9:30 pm
Note: at 6 pm Santa will light the tree at Main Street and Crescent Boulevard
Sponsor: Glen Ellyn Chamber & Glen Ellyn Public Library
Place: Downtown Glen Ellyn
(630) 790-6747 Library
www.glenellynchamber.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Prior to Santa’s arrival downtown from 2 pm until 5 pm the Library will host Christmas music by a chorale group, holiday crafts, story telling and refreshments. From 5:30 to 9:30 there will be music, refreshments, holiday characters and more in the downtown area. At 6 pm Santa will be on hand to help light up the Glen Ellyn Christmas Tree on Main Street.
Grayslake
Santa at the Annual Grayslake
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Seymour and Center Streets
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8515
www.villageofgrayslake.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
There’s Santa Claus, beautiful holiday lights and music—cookies, candy, hot chocolate, carriage rides and more at the Grayslake tree lighting ceremony. After the lighting children will be able to find Santa at the Youth Center.
Hainesville
Santa at Hainesville Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 12th 2009
Time: 2 pm - 5 pm
contact: The Village of Hainesville
100 N. Hainesville Road
Hainesville, IL 60030
(847) 223-2032
hainesville.govoffice.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come early and see Santa in the afternoon before the tree is lit at 5 pm at the Village Hall. There will be candy, cookies, juice, hot chocolate and coffee for everyone.
Hawthorne Woods
Santa at Hawthorne Woods Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 6 pm
contact: Hawthorn Woods Village Hall Barn
2 Lagoon Drive
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
(847) 540-5228
www.vhw.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Hawthorn Woods kicks off the season with their tree lighting next to he Village Hall with refreshments, Christmas music and of course a visit from “you know who”!
Highland Park
Santa at the Highland Park Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 21st 2009
Time: 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Place: Port Clinton Square
Central Avenue - downtown Highland Park,
between First Street & Second Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 926-1030
www.cityhpil.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa comes in for the Holiday Lighting festivities in Highland Park on a fire truck, led by the Highland Park High School Marching Band. Events include horse drawn sleigh rides, carolers, refreshments, plenty of holiday entertainment and music, topped off by the tree lighting.
Hoffman Estates
Santa at Friendship Tree
Lighting in Hoffman Estates
Saturday, November 21st 2009
Time: 4:30 pm
contact: Village of Hoffman Estates
1900 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 781-2606
www.hoffmanestates.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be arriving on—guess what—a fire engine for for Hoffman Estates’ Friendship Tree Lighting Ceremony. A local choir will provide entertainment, the kids will have a chance to See Santa Claus and refreshments will be served.
Homewood
Santa at Holiday Lights in Homewood
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
contact: Village of Homewood
Place: Irwin Park and in downtown Homewood
(Ridge Road and Gottschalk Avenue)
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3000
www.homesweethomewood/holidaylight.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
There will be a bonfire, Christmas carols, and cocoa for families waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus at 7 pm on a fire engine to turn on the lights of the village Christmas tree. After the tree lighting Santa will visit with children two blocks west at Independence Park on Hickory Road where there will be food and other holiday events.
Island Lake
Santa at Island Lake’s Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 21st
& Sunday November 22nd 2009
Time: 12pm - 4 pm
Place: Island Lake Village Hall
contact: Village of Island Lake
3720 Greenleaf Avenue
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-8764
www.villageofislandlake.com
Cost: $1
Crafters will be selling handcrafted items, food, refreshments and there will be a bake sale. Santa will be there to see the kids both days from noon to 4 pm.
Santa at Island Lake’s Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 12th 2009
Time: 2:30 pm - 4 pm
Place: Converse Park - South of Route 176
contact: Village of Island Lake
3720 Greenleaf Avenue
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-8764
www.villageofislandlake.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
At Island Lake’s Christmas tree lighting in Converse Park the festivities include hay rides through out the park, caroling, hot chocolate and of course Santa, plus plenty of fun for all.
Itasca
Village of Itasca’s Night with Santa and Mrs. Claus
and Light Parade
Tuesday, December 8th 2009
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Village of Itasca
Municipal Complex
550 W. Irving Park Road
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0835
www.itasca.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The evening events get going with the Light Parade’ which starts at the Franzen School, goes east on Byn Mawr Avenue, heads south on Walnut Street to Irving Park Road into the municipal complex. There are lots of great things to do including sleigh rides, crafts, trolly rides, holiday carols plus good things to eat and drink. Santa wouldn’t miss this one—he’ll be there to visit with each and every child.
Joliet
Santa at Light Up the Holidays Festival & Parade
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 10 am - 7 pm
Various areas downtown Joliet
Joliet, IL 600
(815) 774-6066
www.jolietdowntown.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The day kicks off with crafts for the kids at the Joliet Area Historic Museum, the Library will have two children’s concerts, there will be “Brunch with Santa” at the Renaissance Center—see listing under “Meals with Santa”. The Rialto Square Theatre features free Christmas movies, at five o’clock there is Joliet Christmas Tree lighting in Van Buren Plaza, followed by the Holiday Parade at 5:30 pm with a lot of bright lights, holiday floats, marching bands and fireworks.
Lake Forest
Santa Arrives in Lake Forest
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 4:45 pm
contact: The City of Lake Forest
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Western Avenue at Market Square
(847) 810-3675
www.cityoflakeforest.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa Claus will be waiting for the children at Lake Forest s’ annual Christmas tree lighting where there will be caroling, hot chocolate, cider and other holiday goodies
Lake Villa
Santa at Lake Villa’s Tree
Lighting & Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 28th 2009
Time: Time: 5 pm
Place: Parade starts at Palombi School on McKinley, Tree lighting: Lehmann Park,
contact: Village of Lake Villa
65 Cedar Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6100
www.lake-villa.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Lake Villa welcomes the holiday season with their annual Christmas parade with Santa waving to the crowd as he rides through town. The festivities conclude with the tree lighting in Lehmann Park, followed by refreshments and entertainment at the train station.
Lake Zurich
Santa Lake Zurich’s Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 28th 2009
Time: 4 pm
Place: Breezewald Park
125 Old Orchard Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
contact: Village of Lake Zurich
(847) 438-5146
www.volz.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be waiting for the kids in Lake Zurich at Breezewald Park where the tree lighting ceremony will be held. There will be Christmas songs, cookies and hot cocoa for all.
Lansing
Santa and Mrs. Claus Fly into Lansing
for the Holiday Season
Saturday, November 28th 2009
Time: 10:00 am
Sponsor: Lansing Village Hall
18200 Chicago
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-7200
www.villageoflansing.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be flying into Lansing by helicopter to the T.F. South Football Field. From there he and Mrs. Claus will travel to the Santa House by fire truck, where they will be available throughout the season for pictures and visits.
Libertyville
Santa at the Libertyville
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday November 27th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cook Park in downtown Libertyville
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-0336
www.libertyville.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come for the tree lighting, Christmas music, singing and a visit from Santa Claus. Libertyville’s annual tree lighting is always the day after Thanksgiving and is wonderful event for the entire family with treats for all.
Lindenhurst
Santa at Lindenhurst’s Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm
Place: Park District Community Center Gym
2200 E. Grass Lake Road
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
contact: Lindenhurst Park District
(847) 356-6011
www.lindenhurstparks.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The fire department escorts Santa into town for the lighting in Lindenhurst where he will help set the tree aglow. There will be activities for the kids, entertainment cookies, juice and more.
Lisle
Santa at College Square Mall in Lisle
Saturday December 12th 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsor: Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
Place: MB Financial Bank
College Square Mall
College Road between Abbeywood and Green Trails Drives
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-0052
www./lislechamber.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Kids meet with Santa enjoy hot chocolate and refreshments—also, each child will receive a goodie bag.
Lockport
Santa at Lockport Christmas Parade
& Tree Lighting Festivities
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Sponsor: Village of Lockport
Place: Begins at Church Street &
ends at Lockport Bayou Side Park
Lockport, IL 60441
(985) 532-3117
www.lockportpolice.com/parade.htm
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa Claus leads the parade down Church Street to Lockport Bayou Side Park where the tree lighting and holiday festivities take place—every child will receive a small gift from Santa.
Lombard
Santa at the Jinglebell Jubilee
and Tree Lighting in Lombard
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 3 pm - 8 pm Various Locations
Tree Lighting 5:15 - St. Charles Road and Main Street
Village of Lombard and
Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-5040
www.lombardchamber.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Lombard doesn’t play second fiddle to anyone when it comes to having great Holiday events. Their “Jingle Bell Jubilee” is a terrific day of fun filled activities for the entire family. The downtown cookie walk begins at three, along with free carriage rides and plenty of caroling and holiday music. Santa will show up on a fire truck to help with the official tree lighting at 5:30. Then head over to Lilacia Park where children can meet with Santa one on one, see the trees in the park being lighted, enjoy refreshments and other activities. Next, stop is the Lombard Library where there will be more music, more, cookies and plenty of things for the kids to do. Another favorite is the “Ghosts of Christmas Past” tour at the Victorian Cottage Museum from 6:30 until 8:30 pm.
Long Grove
Santa at Geimer Greenhouses in Long Grove
Sunday, December 6th 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Geimer Greenhouses, Inc.
2727 Route 53
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 358-6363
www.geimers.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Every year Geimer's Greenhouse has a Christmas Open House. A day of fun awaits you—included are visits with Santa and his reindeer, holiday music and more.
Santa at Long Grove's Holiday Festivities
Long Grove Historic Village
Saturday, November 14th 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - at Apple Haus Square Christmas Tree lighting ceremony
307 Old McHenry Road
Long Grove, IL 60047
(847) 634-0888 free event
www.longgroveonline.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Long Grove goes all out for the Holiday Season from mid-November right through Christmas with a full schedule of activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa on weekends, live reindeer, live entertainment, and other special events.
McHenry
Santa at McHenry Toys for Tots Christmas Parade, Downtown Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting
Sunday November 22nd 2009
Time: 1 pm (Toys for Tots Parade - Riverside Drive,
Green Street, Main Street and Route 120)
4 pm (Tree lighting - Veterans Memorial Park Gazebo - 1450 N. Court Street
City of McHenry
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 363-2100
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
You’ll find Santa Claus and over three hundred motorcycles plus floats in the annual Toys for Tots Parade which provides toys to needy children in the area. Following the parade Santa will be taking kid’s requests at the gazebo in Veterans Memorial Park. Throughout the afternoon in the downtown area there will be horse drawn hay rides for the children, trolleys for shoppers and other things for families to do. The day concludes with the tree lighting at Veterans Memorial Park.
Mokena
Santa at Mokena Christmas Fest
& Parade of Lights
Saturday November 28th 2009
Time: 11 am - 5 pm
Sponsor: Mokena Chamber of Commerce
19820 Wolf Road
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-2468
www.mokena.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Mokena has many different Christmas events where you can run into Santa. There is story telling, a Fun Fair, hayrides, the tree lighting ceremony and more.
Montgomery
Santa at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Montgomery
Sunday December 6th 2009
Time: 5 pm
contact: Village of Montgomery
Place: Village Hall
200 N. River River Street
(815) 896-8080
www.ci.montgomery.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be riding in on a fire engine for Montgomery ‘s annual tree lighting ceremony. There will be holiday music, Santa arriving on a fire truck and afterward visits with Santa in his house and refreshments for everyone.
Mount Prospect
Santa at the Mount Prospect Winter Parade
Saturday December 5th 2009
Time: 5 pm
Sponsor: Village of Mount Prospect
Prospect Avenue - downtown Mount Prospect
(847) 392-6000
www.mountprospect.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
In the morning there is the annual Teddy Bear walk starting at 10 am at the library and ending up at the Village Hall where Santa will arrive at noon. The Winter Festival Parade begins at 5 pm in Lions Park to Prospect and Pine. There are marching bands, floats, choral groups and yes, Santa and Mrs. Claus. After the parade hot chocolate, cookies and other refreshments will be served at Prospect Avenue and Willie Street.
Mundelein
Santa at the Mundelein Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
at Kracklauer Park Gazebo
Seymour Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-3200
www.mundeleinmainstreet.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Mundelein does the tree lighting in grand style with Santa Claus, cookies, hot chocolate, and musical entertainment and fireworks. After the tree lighting ceremony, Santa leaves to open Mundelein MainStreet's Santa's Cottage.
Naperville
Santa at the Naperville Little Friends Electric Light Parade
& the Grand Illumination of the Downtown Lights
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 3:30 pm to 6 pm
Place: Downtown Naperville
Naperville, IL 60565
(847) 596-8643
www.downtownnaperville.com/events.php
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Naperville gets the holiday spirit revved up with the Little Friends Electric Lights Parade. Featured are over thirty-five marching units and bands as well as Santa Claus, which is immediately followed by the Grand Illumination of downtown Naperville where Santa will hit the switch which will illuminate the downtown area in over three hundred thousand brightly colored Christmas lights. You’ll enjoy live reindeer, holiday characters and numerous musical groups as well as free trolleys throughout downtown Naperville. Children will be able visit with Santa at the Santa House in Naperville at the Riverwalk.
Northlake
Santa at Northlake’s Winter Fest
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Grant Park Recreation
Center 44 W. Golfview Drive
Northlake, IL 60164
www.veteransparkdistrict.org
((708) 343-5270
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
There’s plenty to do for everyone in the family at the Northlake Winter Fest. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to meet the kids and listen to what they want and hope to receive. There will be games, prizes, lots of crafts, bingo for the family, lunch and a lot more.
North Chicago
Santa at the North Chicago Annual Tree Lighting
Monday, November 30th 2009
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
Place: North Chicago City Hall
1850 Lewis Avenue
Norh Chicago, IL 600
(847) 596-8643
www.northchicago.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
You can be sure Santa will be at North Chicago’s tree lighting ceremony where the festivities will feature holiday music from a choral group and light refreshments.
Oak Lawn
Santa Claus is Coming
to Oak Lawn
Saturday, November 28th 2009
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
on the Village Green
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-4400
www.oaklawn-il.gov
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will lead a Mini Holiday Parade from the Police Department to the Gazebo, where he will be available for pictures and to hear children's requests. The Hospitality Tent will feature face painters, Christmas caroling and cookies and cocoa. The event concludes with the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Oakbrook Terrace
Santa at the Oakbrook Terrace Tree Lighting
and Children’s Holiday Party
Saturday, December 12th 2009
Time: 6 pm Tree Lighting: Fik Point
(Patton Avenue and 16th Street)
City of Oakbrook Terrace
Children’s Holiday Party at:
Stella May Swartz Elementary School
17W160 16th Street
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 941-8300
pre-registration for children’s party required
www.oakbrookterrace.net
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Guess what—Santa is going to arrive for the tree lighting on a fire truck! After the tree lighting, music and other festivities, take the kids over to Swartz Elementary—if you have pre-registered. They will be able to visit with Santa Claus, get a stocking filled with treats and enjoy refreshments. Note: The free Holiday Party is for children that live in Oakbrook Terrace. Oakbrook Terrace residents who have non-resident grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. can attend the party, however there is a fee of $5 per child.
Orland Hills
Santa Comes To Town
Village of Orland Hills
Saturday, November 28th 2009
Time: 10 am
Village Hall
16033 S. 94th Avenue
Orland Hills, IL 60487
(708) 349-6865
www.orlandhills.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
he old guy will be coming in on a helicopter which is landing at Kelly Park .
After his arrival, Santa will parade through the Village greeting all the children.
Orland Park
Santa at Orland Park’s Winter Festival & Tree Lighting
Sunday November 29th 2009
Time: 3 to 6 pm
Place: Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue
OrlandPark, IL 60462
(Outside of the Village Hall)
(708) 403-6140
www.orland-park.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Get into the spirit of the season when Santa comes to Orland Park. Activities include sleigh rides, carolers and other tertainment, crafts, trolley rides, plus deserts and juices. The grand finale will be the tree lighting at 5:45 pm.
Park Forest
Santa at the Park Forest Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm
Place: Village Green
Cunningham and Main Streets
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 283-5605
www.villageofparkforest.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The tree lighting in downtown Park Forest will include carolers, the high school band, plenty of hot chocolate and cookies and of course, Santa Claus who will be there to help do the honors with the ceremony and greet the kids.
Prospect Heights
Santa at the Prospect Heights Tree Lighting
Saturday November 28th 2009
Time: 5 pm
Sponsor: Prospect Heights Garden Club
Prospect Heights Police Station
14 E. Camp McDonald Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 253-1223
gardencentral.org/illinois/prospectheights
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The annual tree lighting features Christmas carols and other holiday songs, hot chocolate and cookies and what all the children are waiting for, the arrival of Santa Claus!
Richmond
Santa at Christmas of Yesteryear in Richmond
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club
of Richmond-Spring Grove
(815) 678-4124 or (815) 678-3623
www.therichmondinn.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Be sure and see Santa at the lighting of the Christmas tree at Stevens Park. There will be shopping, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and of course visits with Santa in Memorial Hall throughout the weekend.
Richton Park
Santa at Ricton Park
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, November 29th 2009
Time: 7 pm
Village Hall
Sponsor: Village of Richton Park
Parks and Recreation Dept.
4455 Sauk Trail
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-8950
www.richtonpark.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at the Richton Park Municipal Building and in case you weren’t sure—old Santa Claus will be there for all the kids. After the ceremony hot cider, cookies and candy canes will be available at the Saul Trail Baptist Church
Rockton
Santa at the Christmas Walk in Rockton
Friday, December 4th, Saturday, December 5th
& Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Times: T/B/A/
Sponsor: Rockton Chamber
of Commerce
330 E. Main Street
Rockton, IL 61072
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4485 Free Event
www.rocktonchamber.com
Call the Chamber of Commerce at the above number or check their website for details, times, etc. on where you can see Santa and information on the other events.
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
This three day event features many different events including Santa Claus, wagon and carriage rides, Christmas entertainment, a lighted Christmas parade,a holiday concert, and much more.
Romeoville
Santa at Winter Wonderland
& Tree Lighting in Romeoville
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Note: at 6:30 pm Santa will light the tree at Main Street and Crescent Boulevard
Sponsor: Romeoville Recreation Department
Place: 900 W. Romeoville Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-6222
www.romeoville.org
Pre-registration required for indoor events
Cost: Outside events are free - There is a fee for indoor activities
Romeoville’s Winter Wonderland Festival features both outdoor and indoor events. Outside there will be sleigh rides, cookies and cocoa, ice sculpture, holiday crafts and music and the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30. Inside kids can have their picture taken with Santa Claus, get their face painted, see real reindeer, take a train ride and more.
Roselle
Santa at the Roselle Holiday Sing-Along and Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Time: 2 pm
Village of Roselle & the Roselle Public Library
Tree Lighting Ceremony
at the library
40 S. Park Street
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1641 free event
www.roselle.lib.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Go to The Roselle Library for the tree lighting ceremony and then be sure to see Santa afterward.
Round Lake Beach
Santa at Round Lake Beach
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Round Lake Beach Village Hall
1937 North Municipal Way
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
(847) 546-2351
www.villageofroundlakebeach.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The annual tree lighting in Round Lake Beach includes a visit from Santa Claus who arrives on a fire truck at the Round Lake Beach Village Hall. There will be caroling, hot chocolate and good things to eat afterward.
Round Lake Park
Santa at Round Lake Park’s Tree Lighting
Saturday December 5th 2009
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Place: Village of Round LakePark
203 E. Lake Shore Drive
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
(847) 546-2790
www.roundlakepark.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Round Lake Park has a tree lighting ceremony along with Santa, holiday songs along with cookies, drinks and other snacks.
St. Charles
Santa at the Holiday Home Coming &
Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles
Friday November 27th
Saturday November 28th 2009
Times: 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Friday (Tree Lighting - Lincoln Park, Main & 4th Streets))
5:30 pm, Saturday (Electric Christmas Parade - east on Main Street from 5th Street across the Fox River to 4th Avenue)
Sponsor: Downtown St. Charles Partnership
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 513-5386
www.stcholidayhomecoming.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
If you’re anywhere near St. Charles on Thanksgiving weekend come and see what they have planned. First up is the “Holiday Homecoming” which begins on Friday evening in Lincoln Park. This will be set in motion with Santa’s grand entrance followed by the “Lighting of the Lights Ceremony”. On both Friday and Saturday, there will be a number free events all day in downtown St. Charles including strolling carolers, children’s activities, horse drawn sleigh rides, band performances and more. Saturday’s “Electric Light Parade” is a night-time Christmas spectacular to remember. All of the eighty or so floats that will be participating, must have either real lights or decorations that will glow in the dark. Of course you’ll find old Santa in the middle of the action. Santa’s House in St. Charles opens for the Holiday Season at noon on Saturday in Lincoln Park—see Santa Houses listing for complete details.
Schaumburg
Santa at the Schaumburg Tree Lighting
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Prairie Center for the Arts
Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(at Schaumburg and Summit Roads)
(847) 923-3605
www.ci.schaumburg.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Bring the kids to the Schaumburg Tree Lighting Ceremony where they get to see Santa ride in on a fire truck and everyone will enjoy Christmas carols, hot cocoa and cookies.
Shorewood
Annual Santa & Timber
Elves Christmas Party
Saturday December 5th 2009
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Timbers of Shorewood
1100 N. River Road
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 609-0669
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
You’ll find Santa and his elves waiting for you at this Assisted living retirement community.There will be ßa petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.
Sunday with Santa in Shorewood
Sunday December 6th 2009
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Shorewood Village Hall
One Towne Center Boulevard
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-2150
www.vil.shorewood.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come to the Village Hall to see Santa, give him your wish list and of course have your picture taken. There will be goodies for everyone.
and much more.
Spring Valley
Santa at Christmas in the Valley
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
City of Spring Valley
Downtown Spring Valley
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4221
www.spring-valley.il.us
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be there mugging it up for the camera and visiting with the kids—other things to do include a petting zoo, pony rides, refreshments, holiday music and more.
Streamwood
Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Streamwood Tree Lighting
Friday, December 5th 2009
Time: 7:30 pm
Ceremonial Park
Village Hall Complex
301 E. Irving Park Rd.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 837-3800
www.streamwood.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Streamwood kicks off their holiday season with Christmas carols, a tree lighting, refreshments and visits by both Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Sycamore
Walk With Santa in Sycamore
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Sponsor: Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
407 W. State St.,
Suite 10
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895.3456
www.sycamorechamber.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Meet Santa as he makes his grand entrance in Sycamore. Children walk with Santa down State Street to the Courthouse lawn for a spectacular tree lighting.
Tinley Park
Santa at Tinley’s Toyland Parade
and Holiday Happenings
Saturday, December 5th and
Sunday, December 6th 2009
Time: 11:30 am to 5 pm Saturday
& noon to 6 pm Sunday
Place: From 175th Street to Zabrocki Plaza
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(Events take place in & around Oak Park Train Station in Tinley Park)
(708) 444-5678
www.tinleypark.org/
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Here comes Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arriving for Tinley’s Toyland Parade and Holiday Happenings. There will be ice carving, carriage rides, a mini-Ferris wheel and toy train. Children will receive complimentary photos and a gift from Santa—who can be found at the Oak Park Avenue Train Station, both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Other activities include a holiday market, music and entertainment by local groups and classic Christmas movies both days. The weekend ends with the festive Parade of Lights which steps off at 5 pm on Sunday evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus making a special appearance.
Vernon Hills
Santa at Vernon Hills Tree Lighting
Saturday November 28th 2009
Time: 4:30 pm
Place: Vernon Hills Golf Course
291 Evergreen Drive
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 367-3700
www.vernonhills.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Hey kids, be sure to come out for the Vernon Hills tree lighting where you’ll find Santa and the mayor flipping the light switch. There will be cider, hot chocolate and cookies for all.
Villa Park
Santa at Villa Park’s Joyful Traditions
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 6 pm -9 pm
Ruggard Gazebo
Ardmore and Central Avenues
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 941-9133
www.villaparkchamber.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be front and center at Joyful Traditions in Villa Park where he arrives on an antique fire truck. Join in for the lighting of the trees on the Prairie Path and an afternoon of fun. The kids are sure to want to take a pony or horse drawn wagon ride, enjoy food samples, cocoa and coffee, a trolly ride to the Historical Museum and have their pictures taken with Santa Claus.
Volo
Santa at Volo’s Holiday Tree Lighting and Open House
Sunday December 6th 2009
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Sponsor: Volo Antique Mall
27640 Volo Village Road
Volo, IL 60073
(815) 344-6062
www.voloshopping.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The Village of Volo holds its annual tree lighting at the Volo Antique Mall beginning at 4 pm, with the lights will going on at 5pm. Santa will be on hand and refreshments will be served. The Open House will run from Saturday, December 5th through Monday the 7th.
Warrenville
Santa at Warrenville Holly Days
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Sponsors: Warrenville Park District & Warrenville Chamber of Commerce
Warrenville, IL 60555
Event at: Gazebo & parking lot
Albright Park
(630) 393-9427
www.warrenville.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Enjoy a warm bonfire, raffles, free horse and carriage rides, hot cider and cookies, and, of course, a visit with Santa. School dance troops, singers, and bands entertain attendees during the event. Warrenville turns on its holiday lights on this night.
Wauconda
Santa at Wauconda’s Tree Lighting
Friday December 4th 2009
Time: 6 pm
Sponsor: Wauconda Park District
Place: Wauconda Community Center
600 N. Main street
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-3791
www.waucondaparks.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Here comes Santa and he’s arriving on a fire truck for Wauconda’s tree lighting ceremony. Later there will be crafts, games, refreshments and pictures with the old guy at the community center.
West Chicago
Santa at Frosty Fest in West Chicago
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
(Downtown West Chicago on Main Street)
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-9474
www.we-goparks.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa and Mrs Claus both show up for the Frosty Fest which bring a lot of excitement to West Chicago. There’s the Frost Parade, the city tree lighting, horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers, crafts, popcorn and hot chocolate, games, prizes and plenty of fun for everyone.
Westmont
Santa at Westmont Holly Day's Opening Ceremony
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Village of Westmont
Westmont Community Center
& Veterans Memorial Park
75 E. Richmond Street
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 963-5252
www.wpd4fun.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa and a lot of his friends will be there for the parade and official lighting of the Holly Days Tree in Center Plaza at 7 pm after the parade. The jolly old man will have plenty of time to see the kids at Centre Plaza both before and after the tree lighting where there will be horse drawn wagon rides, real reindeer, roasted chestnuts and holiday music.
Wheaton
Santa at Dickens of a Christmas Celebration
Friday, November 27th 2009
Time: 6 pm
Downtown Wheaton Association
Wheaton, IL 60187
Downtown Wheaton
(630) 682-0633
www.downtownwheaton.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Wheaton’s holiday celebration runs for almost a month from November 27th through December 24th. The season gets in full swing the day after Thanksgiving when things get going with the tree lighting ceremony at Martin Plaza at 5:45 pm and the lighted parade with lighted floats at 6 pm through downtown Wheaton. Other activities include the Little Obie Train, horse drawn carriage rides (for a fee), and visits with Santa at his Playhouse, in Wheaton starting Saturday, November 28th—see Santa Houses listing. for details.
Wheeling
Santa at ‘Lighting of the Lights’ in Wheeling
Sunday, November 29th 2009
Time: 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Village of Wheeling
Friendship Park
(Corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road)
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-2600
www.vi.wheeling.il.us/Community/SpecialEvents
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The evening kicks off with holiday music, hot chocolate and cookies and more music under the gazebo, followed by the Lighting of the Lights countdown. After the lights are lit, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive and they be on hand to visit with the children.
Willowbrook
Santa & Mrs. Claus at Home for the Holidays Winter Carnival
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
Sponsors: Willowbrook-Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce & Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook/Burr Ridge
Event at: Gower West
Elementary School
7650 Clarendon Hills Road
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 654-0909
http://www.wbbrchamber.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Everyone enjoys this annual carnival. Some of the featured events include a pancake breakfast, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus,games and holiday activities for children and a lot more.
Wilmette
Santa at Wilmette's Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade
Friday, November 20th & Saturday, November 21st 2009
Times: Tree lighting - 7 pm on Friday 20th, Parade - 10:30 am Saturday 21st
Sponsor: Wilmette Chamber of Commerce
1150 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3800
www.wilmettechamber.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Wilmette kicks off the holiday season with its tree lighting on Friday evening, and Saturday morning is the annual holiday parade featuring bands, clowns, reindeer plus many other attractions—and of course, Santa who will be available for photos with the children.
Wonderlake
Santa at Winter Wonder Walk
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Wonderlake, IL
(815) 728-0682
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come to downtown Wonder Lake for the annual Wonder Walk where you can ride in a horse drawn carriage, enjoy holiday treats and best of all visit with Santa.
Wood Dale
Santa at Wood Dale's Holly-Day
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, November 29th 2009
Time: 1:30 pm - 5 pm
City Hall
404 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-4900
www.wooddale.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa comes to Wood Dale’s City Hall for an afternoon of fun for the kids. There will be wagon rides, Christmas crafts, holiday music, visits and pictures with Santa and a great ending to a great day with the lighting of the city tree and fireworks.
Woodstock
Santa at the Lighting of the Square in Woodstock
& the Woodstock Holiday Parade
Friday, November 27th &
Sunday, November 29th 2009
Times: 6:30 pm Friday - Lighting in the Square
& 2 pm Sunday - Woodstock Holiday Parade
Place: The Village Square
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2436
www.woodstock-il.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving at seven in the evening, Santa is on hand when the lights are turned on in the historic Square in Woodstock—suddenly all of the downtown trees and buildings are ablaze with colorful Christmas lights. Activities—which will go on all day will include caroling, street musicians and carriage rides and treats for the children. The Holiday Parade around the Square is a grand event on Sunday afternoon, which officially welcomes Santa to Woodstock. After the parade kids can meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Dial-a-Ride Garage, behind City Hall for milk and cookies. This is the perfect time for the little onesto discuss what they would like for Christmas.
Worth
Santa at the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Worth
Sunday December 6th 2009
Time: 6 to 7 pm
contact: Worth Park District
Event at: The Private Bank
6825 W. 111th St. Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-7080
www.worthparkdistrict.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be in Worth for the Tree Lighting Ceremony and afterwards you’ll find him in the Worth Elementary School gym where he will be meeting with the kids.
Yorkville
Santa at Holiday Under the Stars
Friday, November 20th 2009
Times: 5 pm - 9 pm
Downtown Yorkville
and Town Square Park
Route 47 and Main Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-8564
www.yorkville.il.us
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
There’s a lot going on at this annual event—Santa to talk to the kids, carriage rides, holiday music, food and drinks, trolley rides and much more.
Zion
Santa at the Festival of Lights in Zion
Friday, December 4th 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Sponsor: Zion Park District
Shiloh Center
27th & Emmaus Avenue
Zion, IL 600
(847) 746-1232
www.zionparkdistrict.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Zion does Santa and the holiday season in grand style. The opening night festivities are just the start of Santa and other events that go up through December 23rd. Zion’s “Festival of Lights” runs through December 30th. Things get going on the 4th of December with the “Santa Walk” where he starts off at the Shiloh Center and goes over to his house at “Kringle’s Kingdom” where children can visit him—see Santa Houses listing and Top 10 Santa Events, ‘Santa at Kringles Kingdon’ listing for complete details of this impressive event.
Please note—all of the above events are subject to change without notice