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

Visit Santa Claus at these Lake County events and spots.

Santa Paws will take place at Hawthorn Mall.
Santa Paws will take place at Hawthorn Mall. (Via Blackford & Associates, Hawthorn Mall)

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

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