Santa’s Arrivals & Parades

Santa’s Arrival
Friday, November 11, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Chicago Ridge Mall
444 Chicago Ridge Mall,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 499-0840
Meet Santa at the Food Court Entrance for the parade to start, making his way to Carson’s Court. The Snow Queen and Ice Princess will be attending for a meet and greet with a live music performance!

Santa’s Arrival & Fireworks
Friday, November 11 , 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 
Deer Park Town Center
20530 North Rand Road
Deer Park, IL 60010
(847) 726-7755
Join us as the Barrington VFW Post 7706 leads Santa and the fire truck to Deer Park Town Center! Count down with Santa as he turns on the holiday lights & enjoy a fireworks extravaganza with a finale honoring our veterans. Santa will be available to visit with children until 8:30PM. Kids who visit with Santa will receive a free pouch of magical reindeer food, while supplies last. Fireworks begin shortly after 6PM.

Be a Part of the Magic • Santa is coming to the HIP!
Saturday, November 12 @ 9:00 am
Harlem Irving Plaza – 2nd Level Rooftop
4104 North Harlem Avenue,
Norridge, IL 60706
(773)625-3036
* Face Painting * Magician * Live DJ Playing Holiday Tunes * Children’s Train & Pony Rides * Meet & take pictures with Skates, the official Chicago Wolves Mascot! Play a shootout game with the Chicago Wolves street team!

Santa’s Grand Arrival
Saturday, November 12, 2016 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Louis Joliet Mall
3340 Mall Loop Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-1000
The parade will start at the Cinemark Theatre Entrance! The Snow Queen and the Ice Princess will be attending for a meet and greet! Don’t miss out on the princess’s live music performance! Also, you can meet Dewey the Dinosaur mascot for photo opportunities and much more!

Santa’s Arrival Parade
Saturday, November 12, 2016 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Spring Hill Mall
Route 59 and Aurora Avenue
West Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-2200
Parade kicks off outside at 10 am, followed by cookies & milk, prizes, face painting and balloon artist in Center Court!

Santa’s Arrival & Preview Event
Saturday, November 12 @ 5:00 pm
Bass Pro Shops
6112 W. Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031 (847)856-1229
709 Janes Ave,Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (630)296-2700
Magical tree lighting
Unveiling of Santa’s Wonderland
Carolers
Free photo with Santa! 6-8pm
Santa will be giving away a $25 Bass Pro Shops® Gift Card to 1 lucky winner every half-hour! 5:30-7:30pm
FREE Craft – Decorate a Santa stocking! 6-8pm
FREE cookies and McSteven’s hot chocolate. (While supplies last.)

NEWCIY Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, November 12 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
NEWCITY
1457 N Halsted St,
Chicago, IL 60642
Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, train rides, crafts, live musical performances, and more.

Theater & Circus 

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Out Of This World November 4 – 13, 2016 Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Road Rosemont, IL 60018 847-635-6601 Click Here for Discount Tickets

DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER, & A FLY “A Creepy Crawly Comedy!” October 1, 2016 – January 7, 2017 Apollo Theater in Lincoln Park 2540 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 For Ages 3 – 9. Tickets start at $19 Click Here for Discount Tickets

Sleeping Beauty October 14 – November 22, 2016 AlphaBet Soup Productions (630) 932-1555 Performances at Moraine Valley Comm. College, East Leyden High School, North Center College, Tivoli Theatre, Joliet Junior College, Museun of Science & Industry, Dominican University, Prarie Center For The Arts . Click here for details. Tickets start at $6

LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD November 8 – 23, 2016 & January 19 – February 24, 2017 Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th, Chicago, IL 60655

Thumbelina October 22 – November 27, 2016 Lifeline Theatre 6912 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL (773) 761-4477 Recommended for kids 5 and up. Children under 2 are not permitted. Click Here for Discount Tickets

JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! “A Hilarious Holiday Tale about Giving October 22, 2016 – January 8, 2017 Apollo Theater in Lincoln Park 2540 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 For Ages 4 – 10. Tickets start at $19 Click Here for Discount Tickets

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK October 27 – November 23, 2016 Stahl Family Theater 5900 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60634

Moon Shot November 1 – 20, 2016 Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60610 (872) 222-9555 Best suited for ages 10+

A Snowy Day with Beatrix Potter November 1 – 20, 2016 Ruth Page Center for the Arts 1016 N. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60610 (872) 222-9555 Best suited for ages 2 – 6

A Charlie Brown Christmas November 1, 2016 – January 8, 2017 Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place 175 E. Chestnut St. Chicago, IL 6061 Click Here for Tickets

The Nutcracker November 10 – December 30, 2016 The Marriott Theatre 10 Marriott Drive Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-634-0200 Click Here for Discount Tickets

A Little Princess November 11 – 27, 2016 The New Jefferson Playhouse 4766 No. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 312-324-3700 Click Here for Discount Tickets