Seasonal & Holidays

Santa Claus Is Coming To Glenview: Where To See Him

There will be some chances to catch jolly old St. Nick in Glenview and across Chicagoland this holiday season.

GLENVIEW, IL — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Glenview families. In Glenview, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details for Glenview area residents:

  • Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook. Santa will be in town starting Friday, Nov. 19, through Dec. 24. Reserve your spot here to get your photo taken with the big guy.
  • Holiday Faire, Saints Peter & Paul Green Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. The 64th annual festive Holiday Faire returns with homemade delicious Greek cuisine lunch featuring pastitsio, chicken and pork kabobs, gyros and spanakopita. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit with boutique shopping, traditional Greek pastries, holiday raffle, curated collection, festive entertainment by local talented students, church tours, cooking demonstration, gingerbread house decorating and a visit with Santa. All are welcome. Free admission. Delicious drive-thru dinner 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Heritage Oaks Golf Club, 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Have breakfast or lunch with Santa at this Northbrook Park District-sponsored event on Saturday, Dec. 7. Make a reservation and find out more here.
  • Heritage Oaks Golf Club, 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Have breakfast or lunch with Santa at this Northbrook Park District-sponsored event on Saturday, Dec. 7. Make a reservation and find out more here.
  • The Grove Christmas Candlelight Tours, The Grove National Historic Landmark, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. Step back in time on Dec. 13 to discover the enchanting sights and sounds of a traditional 19th century family Christmas during this candlelight event. Guests will be ushered through the festively adorned rooms of the 1856 Kennicott House by a historically-dressed guide while stories of holiday traditions are shared in each decorated room. Tours end with a visit and small gift from Santa. Each family member must register separately. Register here.
  • Breakfast with Santa, Egg Harbor Cafe, 2350 Lehigh Ave., Glenview. Santa will be roaming the restaurant from 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 17, taking pictures with kids and their families as they enjoy breakfast. No reservations are required for this event.

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