Santa Claus Is Coming To Downers Grove: Where To See Him In 2025

DOWNERS GROVE, 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 Downers Grove area, kids will have several chances to see Santa in person. Here are the details for some upcoming visits:

• Santa's Gingerbread House is open at the intersection of Main and Curtiss Streets Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 21
• A Victorian Christmas will feature a visit with Santa on Dec. 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Museum Campus, 831 Maple Ave. The event also features a luminary walk, a campfire and carolers.
• Santa will make an appearance at Santa's Bedtime Stories on Dec. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fred C. Hohnke Community Center, 2600 Center Dr., Woodridge

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls in the local area, including Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Center and The Promenade in Bolingbrook.