Pictures with Santa, get your Santa Pictures for the Holiday
Getting pictures with Santa or photos with Santa Claus is almost an oxymoron Think about it for a minute, every place you go either offers you pictures or you can take your own of the children with old Saint Nick. What we will do in this section is list those places and events whose primary offering is a picture with Santa Claus and perhaps some refreshments and that’s it. We are not going to re-list every event where you you can get a photograph with Santa, that wouldn’t make sense. Every mall has pictures with Santa, every Santa House lets you take pictures or has a photographer where you can get pictures, every breakfast with Santa is a photo opportunity, on and on. The events listed here are primarily photo events with Santa. Holiday events that cover a lot more than just pictures with Santa are covered separately. What you should do is check the other listings as well as those you see here.
Berwyn
Pictures with Santa at Illinois Harley-Davidson
Open House in Berwyn
Saturday, December 5th
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Times: Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday - 11 am to 5 pm
Sponsor: llinois Harley-Davidson / Buell
Event at: 1301 S. Harlem Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
www.ilharley.com
For information: (708) 788-1300
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Join us for some great treats, pictures with Santa a drawing for some cool things for your Harley. and a bowl of hot chili. This is one you won’t want to miss.
Bolingbrook
Pajama Party and Pictures with Santa in Bolingbrook
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Times: 6 pm to 7 pm and 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Sponsor: Bolingbrook Park District
Event at: 201 Recreation Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
http://bolingbrookparks.org
reservations required
To book: (630) 783-6638
Cost: $14 for residents for first child, $6 for each additional child; $21 for non-residents for first child, $6 for each additional child
Kids get to meet Santa, have a photo taken and will receive a free gift. They can enjoy crafts, play games, carol singing while having cookies and milk.
Calumet City
Santa Pictures at
Memorial Park in Calumet City
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm
Sponsor: Calumet Memorial
Park District
Event at: 612 Wentworth Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
www.calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com
(708) 862-6443
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa Claus has made special arrangements to spend time with children at Memorial Park immediately following the tree lighting ceremony.
Santa Pictures at
Sandridge Center in Calumet City
Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsor: Calumet Memorial
Park District
Event at: 600 Oglesby Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
www.calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com
(708) 862-6443
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
While the visits with Santa are free, an optional keepsake photograph is available for
$3.00.
Chicago
Photos at ‘Sunday with Santa’ in Chicago
Sunday, November 22nd 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 2 pm
Sponsor: AG Photography
Event at: 3156 S. Wallace Street
Chicago, IL 60616
www.ag-photo.com
(312) 949-1770
reservations required
Cost: $20
Get your pictures with Santa—cost is $20 for two 5 x 7’s and four wallet sized photos.
Santa Pictures at Winter Holiday Happenings
Friday, December 11th
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Sponsor: Chicago Park District
Event at: Scottsdale Playground Park
4620 W. 83rd Street
Chicago, IL 60652
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
(773) 284-1826
Cost: $8
Bring the children and join the Jolly Jingle Jamboree for pictures with Santa, arts and crafts and some entertainment, games and food.
Photos with Santa and Hot Cocoa with Mrs. Claus
Saturday, December 12th
Time: 11 am - 2 pm
Sponsor: Chicago Park District
Event at: Palmer Park
201 E. 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
(312) 747-6576
Call the park district for details
Ages - 2 to 12 years
Cost: $5 for a photo with Santa; $2 with your own camera
Hey kids, get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus for some cookies and cocoa.
Photos with Santa at Winter Holiday Happenings
Saturday, December 12th
Time: 3 pm - 6 pm
Sponsor: Chicago Park District
Event at: Brainerd Park
1246 W. 92nd Street
Chicago, IL 60620
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
(312) 747-6027
Call the park district for details
Cost: There is a $2 charge for a picture with Santa
All ages welcomed
This will be a holiday afternoon for all to enjoy. There will be crafts, toy give aways and pictures with Santa.
Downers Grove
Photos with Santa in Downers Grove
Saturday, December 5th 2009
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Sponsor: Baird & Warner
Event at: 724 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
www.house-hunting.com/laura425
reservations required
To book: call Laura Karambelas
(630) 964-1855
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Join us for some Holiday cheer, refreshments and a picture with Santa Claus.
Flossmor
Pictures with Santa at the Flossmoor Public Library
Saturday November 28th, 2009
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor: Flossmoor Public Library
Event at: 1000 Sterling Avenue
Flossmoor, IL 60422
www.flossmoorlibrary.org
(708) 798-3600
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children's story time at the library is from 4 to 4:45 pm and then Santa arrives at 5:30 to chat with the kids and for pictures taking.
Grayslake
Pictures with Santa at
The Oasis - Grayslake Youth Center
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm (after tree-lighting ceremony)
Sponsor: The Oasis - Grayslake Youth Center
Event at: 151 Hawley Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
www.oasisgrayslake.com
(847) 986-2799
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Those who visit Santa (The Oasis Youth Center is located next to Tastee Freeze) will be treated to refreshments, there will be play and craft areas, as well as gifts for children. Photos will be taken with Santa and provided to children at no charge.
Kaneville
Pictures with Santa at Kaneville Historical Society
Saturday December 5th 2009
Time: 9 am - 1pm
Sponsor: Kaneville Historical Society
Event at: Farley House
Lovall Street
Kaneville, IL 60144
(630) 557-2202
Cost: T/B/A
Pictures with Santa at the Kaneville Historical Society Farley House.
McHenry
Pictures with Santa at Holiday Memories
Saturday December 5th 2009
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Sponsor: McHenry Park & Recreation Department
Event at: Riverwood School
300 South Driftwood Trail
McHenry, IL 60050
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
(815) 363-2160
Reservations Required
Cost: $1 - Donation to be given to local charties
Bring the children—and a carera, to meet both Santa and Mrs. Claus and get pictures of everyone. This will be a festive day with games. ornament making, cookie decorating and a lot more.
Mokena
Pictures with Santa at the Mokena Park District
Sunday November 22nd, 2009
Sponsor: Mokena Park District
Event at: Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847LaPorte Road
Mokena, IL 60448
www.mokena.org
(708) 390-2401
Appointments Recommended
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
Cost: $8.00 per picture
The kids can vist with Santa and you can get a professional 5 x 7 photograph in a holiday frame.
Naperville
Pictures with Santa at Winter Wonderland Party in Naperville
Friday December 18th 2009
Sponsor: Fry Family YMCA
Event at: 2120 W. 95th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
www.naperymca.org/
(630) 904-9595
Reservations Required
Cost: YMCA member children $7, non-member children $14, Parents - free, additional siblings $4 each
Come to the winter wonderland and get your picture with Santa in his studio. There will be games, cookies from Mrs. Santa and dance the night away in Frosty’s disco.
South Holland
Pictures with Santa when Santa Claus Comes to South Holland
Friday, December 4, 2009
Sponsor: Village of South Holland
Event at: River Oaks Community Church
Faith Family Future Center
16931 South Park Avenue
South Holland, IL 60473
www.southholland.org/index.php?page=Events/santaclaus
Reservations Required
(708) 210-290
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT - for South Holland children only
Santa is going to show up in South Holland and this is the place for kids up to the age of ten to come and get their holiday pictures with him.
Spring Valley
Pictures with with Santa at Christmas
in the Valley - Spring Valley
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Sponsor: City of Spring Valley
Pictures with Santa at: Valley Photo
115 E. St. Paul Street
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2326
www.spring-valley.il.us
Cost: $5 per child
Downtown Spring Valley comes alive for Christmas in the Valley. You’ll find t:rolley rides, baked goods, carolers, costumed characters, pony rides for the kids plus refreshments and free drawings.
Volo
Pictures with Santa at Volo Antique Malls Walk
Friday December 4th Saturday December 5th & Sunday December 6th, 2009
Time: SantaHours T/B/A
Sponsor: Volo Antique Malls
Event at: 27640 Volo Village Road
Volo, IL 60073
(815) 344-6062
www.voloshopping.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Visit with Santa, enjoy refreshments and take advantage of the special mall wide sales.
Please note—all of the above events are subject to change without notice