Where To See Santa Near La Grange This Christmas Season

LA GRANGE, IL — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many La Grange families. Near La Grange, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Santa at Holiday Walk in La Grange. Begins at 4 p.m. Dec. 7.
• Santa Parade and Mobile Food Drive in La Grange Park. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
• Santa at Candy Cane Cordial at Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St. 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 14.
• Santa at Western Springs Tower Green, 914 Hillgrove Ave. Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.
• Santa at Hinsdale's annual Christmas Walk. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 6.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus, Brewpoint Craft, 617 N. York St., Elmhurst. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 12.
• Santa at Elmhurst Art Museum's Holiday Party. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14.

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

• Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Through Dec. 24. Details online.
• Yorktown Center, Lombard. Through Dec. 24. Details online.
• North Riverside Park Mall, 7501 Cermak Road, North Riverside. Through Dec. 24. Details online.