Where to SEE SANTA in the North Shore Suburbs and City (and a few neighboring towns!) Also, VIRTUAL SANTA options!
In person visits with Santa:
Now-December 25
Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook
If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Northbrook, IL, you’re in luck—we’re offering photos with Santa at Northbrook Court!
Visit us in the Lower Level near Neiman Marcus to get your professional pics with Santa taken.
November 27 – December 23
Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
The Santa Experience will be a socially distant event and you are required to pre-register for a spot.
November 27 – December 24
Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee
This is a socially distant Santa event and masks are required. You will need to pre-register for the event
Photos with Santa at Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Dec. 3-6, Dec. 8-23, Dec. 24
5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont
The Fashion Outlets of Chicago brings a contactless Santa experience this year. Santa and his visitors will be wearing masks while keeping a safe distance from each other. The photo area will be clean between guest visits as well. A variety of photo packages are available for the experience including a mailbox to drop off your letters to Santa.
Holly Jolly Drive-In
Dec. 4-6, 9-13, 16-24
2833 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago
Guests will experience a holiday-style movie experience, enhanced with twinkling decor and appearances by The Grinch, Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer and many other favorite characters. Watch Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and other family classics during the 1.5-hour, family-friendly experience.
Miracle on West Madison
Dec. 4-5, 9-13, 16-20, 23-24
645 W. Madison St., Chicago
Guests will experience a holiday-style movie experience, enhanced with twinkling decor and appearances by The Grinch, Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer and many other favorite characters. Watch Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and other family classics during the 1.5-hour, family-friendly experience.
Santa at ZooLights
Now- Through Dec. 23
2001 North Clark Street, Chicago
If you’re attending Lincoln Park Zoo’s holiday light display before Christmas, you might have a chance to see Santa. Socially-distanced photos with Santa are available under their festive activities. You can take photos with him from 4:30-9:30 p.m. until he heads back to the North Pole.
Virtual Visits with Santa:
Virtual Storytime with Santa
5 December 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Hosted by the Lake Bluff Park District
Hear a story from Santa on Zoom! Registration is required, each session is 25-minutes.
Northbrook Court Virtual Santa Visits
Now through January 7
Make this holiday magical with a virtual visit to the North Pole! Santa’s helpers have been working hard decking the halls for you and your family, so don’t be late! Choose from a Visit with Santa, Storytime with The Clauses, or a Pre-Recorded Personalized Santa Video. Prices vary and registration is required.
Virtual Visit with the Clauses
Now- Dec. 31
Chat with both Santa and Mrs. Claus in a personalized video call. The calls range from 5 to 30 minutes depending on the package you select. Parents will have a chance to work with Santa to add some more magic to the call.
Macy’s Santaland
Now- Dec 25
Kids of all ages travel virtually through Macy’s Santaland at Herald Square in New York City. Meet St. Nick himself via an interactive pre-recorded video that will bring the wonder of the season to life. And before it’s all over, kids will be able to take an interactive selfie with Santa Claus for a special keepsake.
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