Visit Santa in the Land of Lakes

Santa is making his way around Lake County!

Santa Claus is coming to Lake County, Illinois! Visit jolly old Saint Nick at one of the many places he’ll be in Lake County this holiday season. Along with Kris Kringle, you may also meet some of his elves, reindeer and Mrs. Claus while capturing the classic Christmas family photo you’ll cherish forever.

Looking for more ways to get in the holiday spirit? Visit the calendar to find other holiday events across Lake County!

 

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

Gurnee
November 2-December 24
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Photos with Santa: "A Christmas Story" at Hawthorn

Vernon Hills
November 14-December 24
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Santa’s Arrival Parade at Gurnee Mills

Gurnee
Thursday, November 21
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Caring Santa at Gurnee Mills

Gurnee
Friday, November 22
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Vintage Holidays in Historic Downtown Long Grove

Long Grove
November 22-December 24
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Highland Park Holiday Lighting

Highland Park
Saturday, November 23
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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Gurnee
November 25-January 6
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Lake Forest's 40th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Lake Forest
Friday, November 29
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Village of Round Lake Beach Annual Tree Lighting

Round Lake Beach
Friday, November 29
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Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Antioch

Antioch
Friday, November 29
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Libertyville Tree Lighting and Downtown Holiday Walk

Libertyville
Friday, November 29
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It's Santa Photo Time at Gurnee Mills

Gurnee
November 30-December 24
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Village of Volo 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Volo
Saturday, November 30
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Light Up the Season! Vernon Hills' Tree, Menorah and Kwanzaa Lighting

Vernon Hills
Saturday, November 30
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Fox Lake Festival of Lights

Fox Lake
Saturday, November 30
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Kris Kringle Artist Market in Waukegan

Waukegan
Saturday, November 30
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Oaken Bistro Breakfast with Santa

Lake Forest
Sunday, December 1
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Jeeps on the Run at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Waukegan
Sunday, December 1
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Brunch with Santa at Lindy's Landing

Wauconda
December 1, 8, 15, 22
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Santa Pet Night at Hawthorn

Vernon Hills
December 2, 9, 16
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Holiday Lights at Welton Plaza in Gurnee

Gurnee
Thursday, December 5
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Village of Round Lake Beach Presents Supper with Santa and Craft Fair

Round Lake Beach
Thursday, December 5
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Lincolnshire Lights

Lincolnshire
Friday, December 6
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Santa at Hiram Buttrick Sawmill

Antioch
December 6-21
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Winterfest in Mundelein

Mundelein
Saturday, December 7
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Santa's Cottage in Mundelein

Mundelein
December 7-21
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Deerfield Winter Market

Deerfield
Saturday, December 7
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Dickens of a Holiday in Libertyville

Libertyville
December 7, 14
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Santa Parade in Libertyville

Libertyville
Saturday, December 7
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Miracle on Main Street in Lake Zurich

Lake Zurich
Saturday, December 7
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Holly Jolly Holiday in Wauconda

Wauconda
Saturday, December 7
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Breakfast with Santa at Viking Park in Gurnee

Gurnee
Saturday, December 7
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Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm

Libertyville
December 7-15
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Santa Visits in Your Home with Grayslake

Grayslake
Saturday, December 7
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Sensory Santa at Hawthorn

Vernon Hills
Sunday, December 8
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Santa at the Rec Center at Grayslake Park District

Grayslake
Sunday, December 8
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Santa's Prosecco Brunch at Oliverii North

Antioch
Sunday, December 8
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Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Cafe

Libertyville
Tuesday, December 10
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Cookies and Milk with Santa at Grandwood Park District

Gurnee
Friday, December 13
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Polar Express Storytime Train in Libertyville

Libertyville
Saturday, December 14
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Breakfast with Santa at Gurnee American Legion

Gurnee
Saturday, December 14
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Arctic Express in Grayslake

Grayslake
December 14-15
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Children's Holiday Party in Fox Lake

Fox Lake
Sunday, December 15
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