Santa House at Naperville Park District

Santa House, an annual holiday tradition for the Naperville Park District, will kick-off its ninth year of operations on  Dec. 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. with Pet Night.

Back for its ninth annual run, this special event brings Santa to the Naperville Riverwalk in his own little house for the holidays near the corner of Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. He will be visiting with people of all ages, listening to holiday wishes of all kinds and posing for lots of photo opportunities.

The Santa House schedule will be as follows: Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 10-12 (Fridays from 5 - 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from Noon - 6 p.m.) December 16-19 (Thursday and Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Noon-6 p.m.) And, finally, it will be open Monday-Thursday, December 20-23, from 2 - 8 p.m. for those very last-minute holiday wishes.

Photos will be available for purchase at a cost of $8 each or two for $15. Cash or checks only, please.

Also returning this year are Pet Night and Special Needs Nights.

Pet Night at Santa House, presented by Naperville Animal Hospital, will be held on Thursday, December 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. Make your furry, four-legged friend an important part of the family's holiday celebrations this year. Each pet will receive a special pet-friendly treat! Reservations are required for this event. Please call 630-848-5000 to reserve your space.

Special Needs Nights at Santa House, an evening for families with children who have special needs, will be held Monday-Thursday, Dec. 6-9 from 5 - 8 p.m. Visits are arranged by appointment only to ensure a minimal wait time and an enjoyable experience for the entire family. Reservations, which are required, can be made by calling 630-848-5000. Please note that space is limited. Special Needs Nights are sponsored by Airtastic Play Land and supported in part by a donation from Naperville Evening Kiwanis.

"Airtastic Play Land is excited to support Special Needs Nights at Santa House," said owners, Chris and Jacque LeBreck. "At our own facility we are able to help so many families by providing a fun play environment to help develop their children's gross motor skills as well as their social skills. We provide a safe and clean environment for children of all ages and needs to play and be successful. Being a part of Santa House is just a natural extension of what we do each day."

Santa House is being presented by the Naperville Park District and is sponsored by Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Airtastic Play Land, Naperville Animal Hospital,
E-nopi, KidSnips, Whole Foods Market, Chicago Parent Magazine and Naperville Sun.

For complete information on all our events and activities, please visit www.napervilleparks.org.