Santa Claus Is Coming To Deerfield: Where To See Him In 2025

DEERFIELD, IL — The prospect of sitting on the lap of Santa Claus to tell him what they want for Christmas can have mixed results in some children, but not matter how your little one reacts to old St. Nick, it's definitely a meeting that will be remembered for a lifetime.

In the Deerfield area, kids will have several chances to see Santa in person. Here are the details for some upcoming visits:

• Deerfield Winter Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Patty Turner Center. At this year's Winter Market, attendees can look forward to festive live entertainment, retail and craft booths, non-profit charities, food vendors, children's activities and holiday fun. Get into the holiday spirit and find unique gifts while supporting local artisans, restaurants and local organizations at the Winter Market. Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Northbrook Court (by the restaurants of Neiman Marcus), 5000 Northbrook Court. Delight in the Season with a "Breakfast Feast" with a special appearance by Santa.
• Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 13, Heritage Oaks Golf Club, 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Have breakfast with Santa at this Northbrook Park District-sponsored event. Make a reservation here.
• Breakfast with Santa, Egg Harbor Café, 740 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Santa will be roaming the restaurant from 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 16, taking pictures with kids and their families as they enjoy breakfast. No reservations are required for this first-come, first-served event.
• Santa at Madame Zuzu's, 1876 1st St., Highland Park. Come to Madame ZuZu at noon on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Take your holiday Polaroids with Santa, letters to Santa, hot cocoa and more.