Find Santa in Chicago Suburbs this Christmas
Jolly Old Elf Flies into Chicagoland to Visit Children for Holidays
Nov 11, 2008
'Tis the Season for children to visit with Santa Claus and get their pictures taken with the Jolly Old Elf. Chicago area malls and shopping centers will be hosting Santa for a visit so he can hear children's wish lists. Take the kids for a family friendly outing to visit the mall, do some shopping and visit with Jolly Old St. Nick.
The malls are festively decorated with sparkling lights and colorful decorations, for a festive sight. Children delight in the magic of Christmas and the gift of memories that last a lifetime.
Following are some Santa sightings and planned visits in the Greater Chicagoland and suburban area.
Woodfield Shopping Center
Dog or cat's can have their phototaken with Santa on November 16 from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm in Comcast Connections Court. All pets must be leashed or inside carriers. Enter through Todai Seafood Buffet.
Santa will be at the mall from November 7 through December during mall hours for family photos. Photo packages available for sale.
Woodfield Shopping Center, 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173 1-847-330-1537.
Northbrook Court
Santa will be on the Lower Level, near Neiman Marcus from November 22 - December 24, 2008. Time varies by date. Santa will be at his winter garden residence, where photos packages will be available for purchase. Packages rages from $15.99 to $49.99. Each child who visits Santa will receive a free holiday activity booklet, compliments of Tales of Desperoux. There is a Santa Photo Coupon on the Northbrook Court website.
Northbrook Court, 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, IL 60062. 1-847-498-8161.
Old Orchard Skokie
Santa will be at the Orchard Food Court to visit with children 12 and under from noon to 5 pm every Friday through Sunday, from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, December 21. All children who visit will get special gift and complimentary Polaroid photo (while supplies last). Parents are welcome to bring cameras so they can take their own pictures.
Westfield Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL 60077. 1-847-674-7070.
Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee
Santa will be in the mall from November 22 through December 24, most mall hours. Photo packages will be available for purchase.
Spring Hill Mall, 1072 Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee, IL 60118
Westfield Hawthorne Vernon Hills
Santa will be at in Macy's Court from November 14 through December 24. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Santa will take a break to feed his reindeer from 1 pm to 2 pm and 5 pm to 6 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm to 3 pm on Sunday Santa's's helpers will have a special gift for children 12 and under (while supplies last). Photos will Santa will be available for purchase.
Westfield Hawthorne, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. 1-847-362-2600.
Westfield Fox Valley in Aurora
Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 13, 2008 at 9:30 am in the Food Court. 1-630-851-3000.
Santa Paws Pet Photo Session will be on November 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Macy's Court. 1-815-439-1000.
Westfield, Fox Valley, 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL 60504
Westfield Chicago Ridge
Santa is in Carson's Court from November 8 through December 24.
Westfield Chicago Ridge, 444 Chicago Ridge Mall, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. 1-708-499-0840.
Information is subject to change.
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