La Grange Park's Holiday in the Park

More holiday fun is on the way this weekend with La Grange Park's annual on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1-4 p.m. at the , 1501 Barnsdale Rd.

Kids have a chance to meet Santa, stop by a petting zoo, create holiday crafts and a whole lot more.

"We have a lot of fun things going on that are very family focused," said Amy Goodman, treasurer for the . "This is an event where our businesses get to give back to the community for the support they give us all year."

Santa will arrive by fire truck at 1:15 p.m. to listen to children's Christmas wish lists and Fodeo will be sponsoring free photos with Santa. In addition, kids can take a hayride, stop by the petting zoo, decorate cookies and get their face painted.

Need to warm up? Just swing by the bonfire and roast some marshmallows, or watch the demonstration as they put out a burning tree and give some holiday safety tips.

The will also be sponsoring the day's entertainment with story times and music.

There's a free raffle sponsored by La Grange Park business community too. Great prizes include:

• Free bread for a year from
• A month-long membership to
• A $50 gift card to in La Grange
• A family movie night package from

The grand prize this year is a great getaway package at Abbey Resort at Lake Geneva. The package includes a one-night stay with deluxe hotel accommodations at the resort for two. You also get admission for two to the Avani Spa and full access to all the resort's spa amenities. To top it off, Abbey Resort will give you a $100 gift certificate to spend anywhere at the resort! This great grand prize is sponsored by the Abbey Resort and .

Still have questions? Contact Sheri Sauer at the LGPBA at 708-246-2952.