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

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

• Holiday Faire, Saints Peter & Paul Green Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. The 65th 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.
• 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.
• The Grove Christmas Candlelight Tours, The Grove National Historic Landmark, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. Step back in time on Dec. 12 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 Café, 740 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Santa will be roaming the restaurant from 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 12, 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.
• 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.