Where To See Santa In Lake County: 2019 Area Santa Events

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Santa is making stops throughout Lake County as Christmas festivities kick off in the area Friday as soon as the turkey and stuffing are put away.

After these town tree lighting and holiday kick off events, get ready for several Santa visits across Lake County. Patch has compiled a list of where to bring your little ones to meet the man in the big red suit:

• Selfies with Santa Paws: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Good Life Veterinary Care, Gurnee; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at Mom & Pop, Grayslake; sponsored by Our House of Hope and Pet Food Pantry and donations will benefit Our House of Hope's medical fund to provide ongoing animal care.
• Vintage Holidays in Long Grove: Through Dec. 23; Historic Downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
• Santa Claus at Holiday in the Park: Through Dec. 31; Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee

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• Breakfast 'N' Story with Santa: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dec. 14; Mundelein Park and Recreation District, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein
• Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm: Seating at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., Dec. 14 & 15; Magnolia Cafe at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville
• Breakfast with Santa at Viking Park: 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Dec. 14; Viking Park, 4734 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee
• Dinner with Santa at Timothy O'Toole's Pub: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Dec. 19; 5572 Grand Avenue, Gurnee Gurnee
• Polar Express Storytime Train: 9:42 a.m., 11:42 a.m., 1:42 p.m. Dec. 21; Libertyville Metra Station, 200 W. Lake Street, Libertyville
• Candy Cane Express Lunch with Santa at Chessie's: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 21; Chessie's Restaurant, 200 Applebee St., Barrington

RELATED:

• 2019 Holiday Tree Lighting, Events Guide For Lake County
• Holiday Lights Competition: Send Pics To Lake County Sheriff

Patch will continue updating this list.

Did we miss any Lake County Santa events? Send information to rebecca.bream@patch.com.