Santa Claus Is Coming To Aurora: Where To See Him

AURORA, IL — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Aurora families. For many, there's nothing quite like seeing jolly old St. Nick live and in person.

In and around Aurora, kids have several chances to see Kris Kringle in person:

• Santa and a movie at Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 7
• Making Spirits Bright event at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7
• Sensory-friendly Santa event at Fox Valley Mall from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 8
• Pet photos with Santa at Fox Valley Mall, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16
• Splashing with Santa at Fox Valley Park District's Leisure Pool, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 14
• Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm, 2-7 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including:

• Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora until Dec. 22
• Fox Valley Mall until Dec. 24
• Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in The Promenade in Bolingbrook through Dec. 24