Where To See Santa In Homer Glen, Lockport This Christmas Season

HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Homer Glen and Lockport families. In and near Homer Glen and Lockport, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Santa at Homer for the Holidays on Dec. 7. Photos with Santa will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Park, 14240 W. 151st St., in Homer Glen. You can also drop off letters to Santa at the box in the park.
• Santa at the Creamery, 15112 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen. 4 to 7 p.m. at Dec. 7; visit with Santa and enjoy Creamery treats.
• Santa at Hometown Holiday in downtown Lemont. 2 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7. Visits with Santa will be at The Bridge, with the tree lighting at 5 p.m. off of Front Street.
• Romeoville Holiday Lights Festival: Photos with Santa will be offered during the event on Dec. 6 and 7 at Village Hall. Bring your own camera, and pre-registration time slots are available for Romeoville residents only. There will be limited spaces available each day in the stand-by line.

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

• Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in The Promenade Bolingbrook. The festivities will run through Dec. 24 at the store, 709 Janes Ave. Reservations for free photos with Santa are now available, and dates will continue to open on a rolling basis seven days in advance. Visitors without reservations are welcome and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the business.
• Pictures with Santa at K9s for Veterans at The Promenade Bolingbrook. The cost is a $10 donation. Photo times are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 21.
• Orland Square Mall, 288 Orland Square Dr.: Now through Dec. 24. Located in the lower level H&M wing. Reservations encouraged, but not required. Walk-ups welcome, too. Check available dates and times, book a slot online.