Chicago Area Shopping Malls - Pictures with Santa & Other Holiday Events

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Fox Valley Mall:
Santa is available for pictures during mall hours through December 24th, but takes breaks 2-3 pm & 6-7 pm each day to feed his reindeer. Also check out these holiday events at Fox Valley:
- United Way Festival of Trees: Each of the 8 decorated trees will be raffled off on December 10th to benefit the Fox Valley United Way. Each raffle ticket is $5 and can be purchased at the mall or any participating community organizations.
- Holiday Music Extravaganza: Wed. December 15th, 11 am to 7:30 pm in the Sears Court.
- Charity Gift Wrapping: Select days & times through December 24th on Level 2 near Macy's.
- Gift with Westfield Gift Card purchase through December 31st.

Gurnee Mills:
Gurnee Mills has 2 Santas! Santa's Nook in Grange Hall will be open for photos with Santa Monday through Saturday 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 11 am-7 pm, & Christmas Eve 9 am-6 pm. Hockey Santa is available on the weekends at Rinkside Sports. Cats & Dogs are welcome to take pictures with Santa December 5th & 12th, 6-8 pm in Santa's Nook in Grange Hall. Enter through Entrance B.

Hawthorne Square Mall:
Santa will be at the mall for pictures during mall hours through December 24th, but takes breaks 1-2 pm & 5-6 pm Monday through Saturday and 2:30-3:30 Sunday to feed his reindeer. Also check out these holiday events at Hawthorne Square:
- Hanukkah Celebration: December 5th, 10 am-noon in the Gap Court.
- FREE Family Snowflake Ornament Craft: December 10th, 2:20-3:30 pm in the Gap Court.
- Movie with Santa (Toy Story 3): December 10th, 6:30 pm at Gymboree Play & Music. FREE admission with an unwrapped, unopened, new gift donation to Toys for Tots. For more information and to RSVP contact 847.680.5437.
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 11th, 8:30-9:30 am at McCarthy's. $8 per child $10 per adult. RSVP to the Westfield Hawthorn concierge desk or call 847.362.2600.

Lincolnwood Town Center:
Santa will be available for pictures through December 24th. Visit the mall website under News & Events for hours.

Oak Brook Center:
Check out all the events going on at Oak Brook through the holidays including:
- FREE gift wrap Mondays for up to 5 gifts on 12/6, 12/13, & 12/20 at the Holiday Gift Wrap Booth on the Concourse of the Professional Building.
- Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic: December 11th, 12-2 pm. Kids can have their picture taken with Brookfield Zoo characters bringing holiday magic to Oak Brook and get one FREE 8x10 photo courtesy of the Picture People!

Old Orchard Mall:
There are a number of Santa Celebrations happening this holiday season. FREE events include Storytime with Santa Saturday, December 4th, 11:30 am, at the Arcade Shops and Saturday, December 18th, 11 am, at Barnes & Noble. Other holiday events at Old Orchard include:
- Menorah Lighting Celebration: Wed., December 8th, 5 pm near the Children's Serpent Play Area.
- Sound of the Season Musical Performances: Sat., December 11th, 12-3 pm and Sat., December 18th, 2-3:30 pm.
- Holiday Gift Wrap: December 18th, 19th, & 21st, 12-7 pm. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Orland Square Mall:
Santa will be in the LL Sears Court 10 am to 6 pm through December 24th. "Like" Orland Square Mall on Facebook for instant updates. There will also be Pet Photos with Santa & P.A.W.S. adoption event December 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the LL Sears Court. Bring an item to donate including: food, toys, and/or training supplies for an additional discount on your photo package. Visit P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park's website for more details.

Stratford Square Mall:
Santa's visiting hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm with breaks 1-2 pm & 5-6 pm; and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm with a break 2:30-3 pm. Pet Nights with Santa are scheduled for Sunday, December 5th and Sunday, December 12th 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Water Tower Place:
Check out all the events happening at Water Tower through the holidays including:
- FREE Gingerbread House Workshop: Sunday, December 5th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Foodlife.
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus: December 10th & 17th, 6-7 pm on Level 2 near CUSP. The first 100 children will receive a mini plush toy. Plus, enter for a chance to win My American Girl™ doll and outfit, a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house from foodlife and other great prizes.
- Merrier Fridays: December 10th 5-9 pm & December 17th 5-10 pm. Spend $100 or more throughout Water Tower Place and receive a $10 Shop Etc. Gift Card.

Woodfield Mall:
Have you picture taken with Santa and/or on the Ice Throne in the Grand Court during mall hours through December 24th. Each child that visits Santa will receive a special gift.

Yorktown Center:
Check out all of Yorktown's events & promotions for this holiday season including:
- Pictures with Santa during mall hours through December 24th, in the Lower Level Center Court.
- Pet Nights with Santa Sunday, December 5th, & Sunday, December 12th, 7:30-9:30 pm. See website for details.
- Candy Cane Hunt: Wednesday, December 8th, & Wednesday, December 15th. Anyone finding a candy cane hidden throughout the farmers market will receive a special discount or free item from the vendor hiding the treat!
- Stuff the Sleigh Toy Drive: Saturday, December 11th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm on the Upper Level next to Carson Pirie Scott. The first 50 customers to bring an unwrapped toy to the Stuff the Sleigh Toy Drive will receive a Family 4 Pack of General Admission Tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry!

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