Santa Claus Is Coming To Geneva: Where To See Him

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

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

• Geneva Christmas Walk, 6 p.m. Dec. 6
• Kane County Cougar's Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 at Northwestern Medicine Field
• Visits with Santa at his home in downtown Geneva (Geneva Visitor Center), 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. December 7, 8, 14, 15 and 21
• Visit with Santa, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 8 at Coldwell Banker in Geneva
• Santa and wine tasting at Up North Wine Tasting Room, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 8
• Winter Wonder Lights Celebration Kickoff, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 14 at Peck Farm Park
• Dinner with Santa at Burger and Sushi House, Dec. 18
• Breakfast with Santa at Egg Harbor Cafe, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 21

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

• Geneva Commons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 14
• Chicago Premium Outlets until Dec. 22
• Fox Valley Mall until Dec. 24
• Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in The Promenade in Bolingbrook through Dec. 24