Santa Claus Is Coming To Batavia: Where To See Him

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

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

• Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm in Aurora, 2-7 p.m. Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22
• Visit with Santa at Light & Pine Collective in Batavia, noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 7
• Sundays with Santa at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 15, 22
• Santa at Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 7
• Sensory-friendly Santa event at Fox Valley Mall from 9-10:30 a.m. Dec. 8
• Splashing with Santa at Fox Valley Park District's Leisure Pool, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 14
• Pet photos with Santa at Fox Valley Mall, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16
• Santa Paws visit, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Red Hive Market in Batavia
• Cocoa with Santa, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 21 at The Tea Tree in Batavia

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
• Geneva Commons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 14
• Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in The Promenade in Bolingbrook through Dec. 24