t's an almost impossible task to pick out the top 10 Santa Events in Chicago and Northern Illinois in 2019 from the many hundreds listed in this web directory. We think you'll agree all of the events chosen are major happenings and both children and adults will agree they are all-time Chicago area favorites. Also be sure to take a look at the "Top 10 Christmas Events in Chicagoland and Northern Illinois", that don't include Santa Claus.
Brookfield
Santa at Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf RoadBrookfield, IL 60513
(708) 688-8000
http://www.czs.org/czs/events
Brookfield Zoo is located off First Avenue between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways.
Santa at Holiday Magic Days and Hours: 2019
Saturday & Sunday, November 30th - December 1st, 7th - 8th, 14th - 15th. 21st - 22nd. The Zoo opens at 10am the lights are on from 4 pm to 9 pm
Please note Santa will not be at Holiday Magic after Christmas, he is there through Sunday, December 22nd.
Admission: Regular zoo parking and admission fees apply. Holiday Magic is free for Zoo members. Photos are available for purchase or you can take your own pictures.
Brookfield Zoo is lit up in a blaze of close to a million beautiful lights during the Holiday Magic weekends when Santa and Mrs. Claus can be found there visiting with children. Besides the old guy , who will be at Candy Cane Corner, just some of the things to see and do include ice-carving demonstrations, live musical performances, the Elf Express mini train, storytellers, costumed characters and magicians. Holiday Magic includes over one-hundred gigantic light displays—and remember you’ll be at the zoo so don’t forget to look for some of your favorite animals! Many of the animal exhibits remain open during Holiday Magic.
On weekends in December there are Breakfasts with Santa at at the Brookfield Zoo for details click on the link above and scroll down to "Brookfield".
Chicago
Santa at The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Presented by BMO Harris Bank
on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago
The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association
625 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 401
Chicago, IL 60505
(312) 642-3570
www.themagnificentmile.com
The Magnificent Mile on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue is a world renowned mile of shopping, hotels, dining, culture and entertainment. Every year in November “The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®” is one of the premier holiday events in the Chicago area.
Date of Festival - Saturday, November 17th, 2018
Schedule of Events 2018:
11 am - 5 pm - Lights Festival Lane - Pioneer Court, 401 North Michigan Avenue - Get a picture with Santa, decorate a slice of cheesecake and more.
11 am - 3:45 pm - BMO Harris Bank stage - Pioneer Court, 401 North Michigan Avenue - Stop by for an afternoon of musical performances by top artists.
5:30 pm - 7 pm From Oak Street to Wacker Drive - Tree Lighting Parade and Procession down Michigan Avenue when the street comes to life, with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, marching bands, colorful floats and Santa Claus in all his glory.
6:57 pm - The Allstate Fireworks Spectacular over the Chicago River.
7 pm to 10 pm - Extended shopping hours at many of the Magnificant Mile stores.
Admission: FREE SANTA EVENT
When more than a million lights go on on the trees on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago you know the country's largest evening holiday celebration is officially under way. While there are so many competing festive happenings to experience all day, don’t forget to take the children to see Santa Claus at his booth in Pioneer Court.
