Pictures with Santa, get your Santa Pictures for the Holidays
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.
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Photo © Jenni Kenney Photogrpahy
BensenvilleKids & Pet Pictures with Santa in Bensenville
Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
Santa Kids Pictures Hours: 6pm to 7:30pm; Pets 7:30pm
to 9pm
Sponsor: Bensenville Park District
Event at: Deer Grove Leisure Center
1000 West Wood Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
registration required
www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org/
Cost: $7 for residents or non-residents
Bring your pets and the kids in for a visit and picture and
a special treat from Santa Claus. Be sure your pets are
on a leash or in a box or cage.BloomingdalePictures with Santa for the Junior Savers
Club Bloomingdale Bank &
Trust
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 10am - 12pm
Sponsor: Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
Event at: 165 W. Lake Street
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
http://www.bloomingdalebank.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children who are members of the bank’s Junior Savers
Club can stop by on Saturday, December 6th for pictures
with Santa. Don't forget your camera.Burr RidgeCandy Cane Hunt & Pictures with Santa in Burr Ridge
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 10am to 11am
Sponsor: Pleasant Dale Park District
Event at: Walker Recreation Center
7425 South Wolf Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Cost: $7 residents; $9 non-residents
Join in the great Candy Cane Hunt and then return to the
North Pole where Santa will be waiting to talk to you and
to get pictures. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and
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marshmallows. For ages 2 to 12.photo courtesy
Pleasant Dale Park DistrictCaryPictures at a Visit with Santa in Cary
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor: Cary Park District
Event at: Foxford Hills Golf Club
6800 S. Rawson Bridge Road
Cary, IL 60013
Cost:FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa Claus is coming to Cary, so don't forget your
camera and get ready to take some pictures. The big guy
in the red suit wants to find out what your child would like
on Christmas.ChicagoProfessional Photos with Santa at North Avenue
Beach
Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th,
2017
Times: 12pm to 4pm Saturday; 8am to 4pm Sunday
Sponsor: Michelle V. Wagner Photography
Event at: North Avenue Beach
Chicago, IL
For details: email Michelle at:
michelevwagnerphotography@gmail.com
Advance reservations required
For additional information click on this LINK and scroll
down to Michele V. Wagner Photography in Chicago.
Cost:Special holiday prices apply
Santa is Coming to Town! Michelle V. Wagner one of,
Chicago’s favorite family photographers for kids, babies
and pets will be at North Avenue Beach in Chicago on
Saturday November 12th and Sunday, November 13th,
2016 for Santa Mini-sessions. This will be a special day
and the kid’s chance to have a 20 minute visit with Santa
and for you to get your Holiday pictures all at the same
time. Limited times available—don’t miss this popular
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event.photo © Michelle V.
Wagner PhotographyProfessional Photos with Santa in Chicago
Saturday, December 3rd, 2017
Times: 3:30pm to 6pm
Sponsor: jenny@jennygrimm.com
Event at: 4125 N. Bernard St.
Chicago, IL 60618
For details: email Jenny at: jenny@jennygrimm.com
Advance reservations required
For additional information click on this LINK and scroll
down to Jenny Grimm Photography.
Cost: Special holiday prices
You’ll find Santa at Jenny Grimm Photography in Chicago
on Saturday, December 3rd for mini-sessions. Jenny has
found her niche and passion as a mommy, wife, and as a
newborn, child and family lifestyle photographer. Go here
to check out her website or here to see her Santa Claus
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photos.photo © Jenny Grimm
PhotographyPictures with Santa at the Red Door Animal Shelter
Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale in Chicago
Sunday, November 26th, 2017
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Sponsor: Red Door Animal Shelter
Event at: Warren Park Fieldhouse
6601 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645
For information: (773) 764-2242
Advance reservations are not required
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Note: While there is no cost to attend this event
pictures with Santa are $10 each
Bring the kids to the annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake
Sale and while you’re there be sure to get pictures with
Santa. Or if you prefer, how about pictures of your dog or
cat with the old guy? Better yet get photos of everyone
with Santa. At the bake sale you’ll find hundreds of home
made cookies and other delicious treats. Enjoy coffee or
hot cider while shopping at the bazaar. All photo
proceeds benefit homeless animals.
Pictures with Santa at at the Christmas
Bazaar The Irish American
Heritage Center
Sunday, December 3rd 2017
Time 1pm to 3pm
Sponsor: Irish American Heritage Center
Event at: 4626 North Knox Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Reservations required
For information: (773) 282-7035
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
There will be Santa visits from1pm to 3pm at the Holiday
Bazaar which runs from 9am to 3pm. This is your chance
to get pictures of the guy in the red suit with the kids at
this annual event.CountrysidePictures with Santa at Illinois
Harley-Davidson in Countryside
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
Times: 12 noon to 3pm
Sponsor: Illinois Harley-Davidson
Event at: 9950 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL 60402
For information: (708) 387-8750
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Join us for some cookies and milk, get a free photo of the
kids with Santa—mom and dad can get in the picture too
—and have some holiday treats. This is one you won’t
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want to miss.
photo courtesy Illinois HarleyDavidson Countryside
ElmhurstSanta and Mrs. Claus Photos with MWD Photography
in Elmhurst
Saturday, November 4th & Sunday, December 10th,
2017
Santa Picture Hours: call for times
Sponsor: MWD Photography
Event at: 126 N. York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Cost: $45 for a private mini session & a 6 x 8 print that
you can take home that day.
The holidays are fast approaching, and it's time for your
kids to get their picture taken with Santa Claus. Want to
avoid the lines and screaming children at the mall? MWD
Photography offers private photo sessions with Santa and
Mrs. Claus. Let us capture your memories in a way that
no mall could compete with. Whether you want a goofy,
classic, or family picture, we cover it all. Additional
package ares available for purchase. Call to reserve your
spot today! Here are links to some of our past work on
our Facebook page and our website. One of our
Christmas photos went viral last year, which can be seen
here. The little girl was just trying to show the
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photographer her "boo boo" after showing it to Santa).Photo © MWD Photography
Elmhurst, IllinoisFlossmoorPictures with Santa at the Flossmoor Public Library
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Sponsor: Village of Flossmoor
Event at: 1000 Sterling Avenue
Flossmoorr, IL 60422
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be at the library to chat with the kids and for
pictures taking and an an afternoon of fun.FrankfortProfessional Pictures with Santa - Jill Keiiy
Photography Saturday, November 11th,
2017 Time: 9am
- 12pm
Sponsor: Jill Kelly Photography
Event at: Frankfort, IL 60423
To book - Click on this LINK
Cost: Special prices apply
Photo sessions include baking cookies with Santa in a
beautiful house in Frankfort. Have your kids join Santa in
a once in a lifetime session baking Christmas cookies
with with the jolly old elf. Sessions are 15-minutes and
include all edited digital files in color and B/W presented
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in an online gallery. Printing rights are also included.GenevaPictures with Santa at Geneva Commons Holidays in
Geneva
Sunday, November 26th, December 3rd & 10th & 17th,
2017
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm for pictures
Sponsor: Geneva Commons
Santa’s Headquarters is next to Learning Express Toys
602 Commons Drive
Geneva, IL 60134
www.shopgenevacommons.com/events.html
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Visit Santa at Geneva Commons Holidays. Be sure to
bring your camera so you can get all your pictures of the
kids with the jolly old elf. Santa will also be strolling
around the Commons from Noon to 1:30 pm on these
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dates dispensing holiday cheer and gifts to the kids.
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GlenviewPictures with Santa at The Book Market in Glenview
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Event at: The Book Market
2651 Navy Boulevard
Glen Town Center
Glenview, Il 60026
For information: (847) 904-7304
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come
to The Book Market in Glenview on Saturday, December
3rd for free photos with Santa. Be sure to remember to
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bring a camera.Graphic courtesy The Book
Market GlenviewGrayslakePictures with Santa in Grayslakee
Thursday, December 21st, 2017
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Event at: Grayslake Park District Recreation Center
240 Commerce Drive
Grayslake, IL 60030
For information: (847) 223-7440
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Kids, this is your chance to see Santa in Grayslake and
to get your holiday pictures. You’ll need to bring a
camera. Also be sure to have one item per child to
donate to the Avon Township Food Pantry.Hoffman EstatesPictures with Santa at Cabela's in Hoffman Estates
Saturday, December 2nd & 9th
Sunday, December 3rd & 10th, 2017
Time: 12noon - 2pm
Sponsor: Cabela’s
Event at: 5225 Prairie Stone Pkwy
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Get the children’s holiday pictures with Santa at Cabela’
on the second floor with a safari setting background this
season. There will be games and a childrens activity
table. Please be sure to bring your own camera.
ItascaPictures with Santa for the Junior Savers
Club Elk Grove Village Bank
& Trust
Saturday, December 9th, 2017
Time: 10am - 12pm
Sponsor: Elk Grove Village Bank & Trust
Event at: 1145 N. Arlington Heights Road
Itasca, IL 60143
http://www.elkgrovebankandtrust.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children who are members of the bank’s Junior Savers
Club can stop by on Saturday, December 13th for
pictures with Santa. Don't forget your camera.LibertyvillePictures with Santa at Dickens of a Holiday in
Libertyville
Saturday December 2nd & 9th 2017
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Sponsor: Mainstreet Libertyville
Event at: Cook Memorial Park
413 North Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
www.mainstreetlibertyville.org
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be waiting to see the children outside in his
sleigh in Libertyville on two Saturdays in December. Don’t
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forget your camera.photo courtesy MainStreet
LibertyvilleLislePictures with Santa at Heritage Harley-Davidson in
Lisle
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Times: 11am to 2pm
Sponsor: Heritage Harley-Davidson - Lisle
Event at: 2595 Ogdon Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
For information: (630) 420-1942
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Bring the children in and get everyone’s picture on a
Harley at Heritage Harley-Davidson in Lisle. All kids get a
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free gift
photo courtesy Heritage Harley-Davidson
LombardSanta Mini Session in Lombard
MWD Photography
Saturday, November 4th, Sunday, December 10th,
2017
Hours: 1pm to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday by appointment
Sponsor: MWD Photography
108 E. Saint Charles Road
Lombard, IL 60148
630-941-0392 for reservations
For additional information click on the following LINK
Cost: $55
Your reservation fee for a private mini session includes a
6x8 photo of your favorite image in a 8x10 folio, plus a
special treat from Santa. Our Elf will also be available to
help your little ones in creating an ornament as we get
your order ready. A Pictures with Santa CD is also
available for $95. Click here to see our famous photo
when a little girl showed the photographer her boo-boo,
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giving us the title “Best Santa Photo Ever.”
photos courtesy MWD Photography
ManhattanPictures with Santa at "Santa Takes Manhattan"
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Sponsor: Manhattan Park District
Program Center
397 State Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
Registration required
http://www.manhattanparkdistrict.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Here's a great way to kick off the Christmas season—visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus get pictures of the kids, enjoy
cookies and beverages, games plus holiday crafts.
Remember to bring a camera.MinookaPictures with Santa
by Jenni Kenney Photography
Saturday, November 4th
Sunday November 5th, 2017
Time: 10am to 2pm
Sponsor: Jenni Kenney
Photography
Event at: Beautiful Holiday Studio in Home
Minooka, IL 60447
appointments necessary
For more information:
email: info@jennikenney.com
website:
cell: (815) 791-9613
Cost: Special holiday prices apply
Get a portrait of the children with Santa that you will
treasure forever. Reserve your Santa session today while
openings are still available. For more information see the
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Santa Photographers page.MokenaPictures with Santa at the Mokena Park District
Sunday November 19th, 2017
Sponsor: Mokena Park District
Event at: Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
10847 LaPorte Road
Mokena, IL 60448
Appointment deadline November 11tth
Time: Noon to 3 pm
Cost: $8 per picture
Bring the kids in for a visit with Santa and you can get a
professional 5 x 7 photograph. Additional packages are
available for purchase. Personal camera are not
permitted. Walk-ins are ok.North RiversideHoliday Photo Shoot with Santa in North Riverside
Friday, November 17th, 2017
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Sponsor: North Riverside Recreation
Event at: Village Commons Room B/C
behind Villages Offices
2401 South Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
For information: (708) 442-5515
Here’s you chance to get professional holiday pictures of
the family or kids with Santa in North Riverside. There is
no sitting fee and you’ll receive the pictures on a CD
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before you leave.Photo courtesy North
Riverside RecreationOrland ParkSanta Pictures at the Pit Stop in Orland Park
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 9am to 12 noon
Sponsor: Orland Park Recreation Department
Sportsplex
11351 West 159th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467
No registration is necessary
For information: (708) 645-7529
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
The old guy in the red suit will be waiting at the
Sportsplex to get a picture with your child—so be sure to
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have your camera with you.Photo courtesy Orland Park
Recreation DepartmentPalatinePictures with Santa at City Limits Harley-Davidson in
Palatine
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
Times: 11 am to 2 pm
Sponsor: City Limits Harley-Davidson
Event at: 2015 North Rand Poad
Palatine, IL 60074
For information: (847) 358-2112
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come in and get a free picture of the kids with Santa on a
Harley. Don’t miss a great afternoon of fun at City Limits
Harley-Davidson. The kids get a small Christmas
stocking with sweets and there will be hot cocoa and
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cookies.Santa at City Limits
Harley-DavidsonRocktonPictures with Santa in Rockton
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 12 noon to 4pm
Sponsor: Rockton Chamber of Commerce
Event at: Dairyhaus
113 East Main Street
Rockton, IL 61072www.rocktonchristmaswalk.com
For information: (815) 624-7625
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Santa will be waiting for you at his house in downtown
Rockton so be sure to have you Christmas list ready.
Don’t forget to bring a camera.RosellePictures with Santa for the Junior Savers
Club Roselle Bank & Trust
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Time: 10am - 12pm
Sponsor: Roselle Bank & Trust
Event at: 1350 West Lake Street
Roselle, IL 60172
http://www.rosellebankandtrust.com
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children who are members of the bank’s Junior Savers
Club can stop by on Saturday, November 29th for
pictures with Santa. Don't forget your camera.SchaumburgPictures with Santa for the Junior Savers
Club Schaumburg Bank &
Trust
Saturday, December 16th, 2017
Time: 10am - 12pm
Sponsor: Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company
Event at: 1180 E Higgins Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children who are members of the bank’s Junior Savers
Club can stop by on Saturday, December 20th for
pictures with Santa. Don't forget your camera.
South BarringtonPictures with Santa at “Santa’s Workshop” in South
Barrington
Saturday December 2nd, 2017
Times: 10:30am to 12pm
Sponsor: South Barrington Park District
Event at: South Barrington Community Center
3 Tennis Club Lane
South Barrington, IL 60106
For information: (847) 381-7515
Registration required
Cost: Residents - $6; non-residents $9
Santa’s Workshop is the place for children to create
holiday decorations, play games, have a snack, enjoy a
story and to talk with Santa. You'll also have time to get
those holiday photos. Don't forget to bring your camera.
South HollandPictures with Santa in South Holland
Friday, December 1st, 2017
Sponsor: Village of South Holland
Event at: South Holland Community Center
501 East 170th Street
South Holland, IL 60473
www.southholland.org/index.php?
page=Events/santaclaus
Registration Required
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT - for South Holland children
only up to age 12
Santa is going to show up in South Holland on a fire truck
and this is the place for kids up to the age of ten to come
and get their holiday pictures with him. Please remember
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to bring a camera.photo courtesy Village of
South HollandSt. CharlesPictures with Santa at Fox River Harley-Davidson in
St. Charles
Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
Times: 11 am to 3 pm
Sponsor: Fox River Harley-Davidson - St. Charles
Event at: 131 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174
For information: (630) 584-8000
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
How about something different? Get a free picture of the
kids with Santa on a Harley at Fox River Harley-Davidson
in St. Charles. Each child will also receive a small
Christmas stocking with sweets and there will be hot
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cocoa and cookies.photo courtesy Fox River
Harley-DavidsonSugar GrovePictures with Santa at Holiday in the Grove
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
Sponser: Holiday in the Grove
Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce
Event at: Sugar Grove Community House
141 Main Street
Sugar Grove , IL
60554
Time: 8am to 12pm
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Meet Santa Claus at the Community House. Tell the old
fellow what you like to receive for Christmas! There will
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be complimentary photos which will be available online.photo courtesy Sugar Grove
Chamber of CommerceTinley ParkPictures at “Smile with Santa” in Tinley Park
Saturday, November 11th, 2017
Sponsor: Tinley Park Park District
Event at: Tony Bettehhausen Recreation Center
8125 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-4200 - ask for Stacey Hayes
No registration is necessary
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Cost: $15 for a great photo package including different
size pictures. A CD with your photos is available for $12.
This is the way to get pictures of the kids in time to have
your holiday cards made up and to have a visit with
Santa at the same time.
Villa Park
Pictures with Santa at Wild Fire Harley-Davidson in
Villa ParkSaturday, December 2nd, 2017
Times: 11am to 2pm
Sponsor: Wild Fire Harley-Davidson - Villa Park
Event at: 120 W. North Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
For information: (800) 400-7433
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Come in and get a free picture of the kids with Santawith
the original Fat Boy! Don’t miss a great afternoon of fun
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at Wild Fire Harley-Davidson.Photo courtesy Wild Fire
Harley-DavidsonVoloPictures with Santa at Volo Antique Malls Annual
Open House
Saturday November 25th,
& Sunday November 26th, 2017
Time: Santa Hours T/B/A
Sponsor: Volo Antique Malls
Event at: 27640 Volo Village Road
Volo, IL 60073
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Visit with Santa, enjoy refreshments and take advantage
of the special mall wide sales, gift card drawings and
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much more.Santa at Volo Antique
MallWestchesterPictures at Santa’s Workshop in Westchester
Saturday, November 18th, 2017
Time: 9am - 1pm
Sponsor: Divine Infant Women's Guild
Event at: Divine Infant School - 1906 Newcastle
Westchester, IL 60154
For information wesolowski@aol.com
Cost: Pictures with Santa are $5.00 each
Santa Claus will be in Westchester for pictures with the
kids, so be sure to mark your calendar. The big guy in the
red suit wants to hear what your child would like to find
under the tree on Christmas. There will be raffles, holiday
vendors, food and fun for everyoneWheatonPictures with Santa at Cosley Zoo in Wheaton
Saturday November 25th, December 2nd & 9th, 2017
Times: 10am to 2pm
Sponsor: Cosley Zoo
Event at: 1356 N. Gary Avenue
Wheaton, IL 60187
For information: (630) 665-5534
Registration is not required
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Visit the animals at the zoo, enjoy some cookies, punch
and coffee, make a craft and get pictures with Santa.
Note, while admission to the zoo is free, a $5 donation
per family is suggested. There is a $3 charge for a
picture with SantaWood DalePictures with Santa for the Junior Savers
Club Wood Dale Bank &
Trust
Saturday, December 9th, 2017
Time: 10am - 12pm
Sponsor: Wood Dale Bank & Trust
Event at: 171 E Irving Park Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Cost: FREE SANTA EVENT
Children who are members of the bank’s Junior Savers
Club can stop by on Saturday, December 10th for
pictures with Santa. Don't forget your
camera.