Seasonal & Holidays

Posada At Chicago Ridge Mall Combines U.S. and Mexican Christmas Customs

The holiday posada combines U.S. and Mexican Christmas customs Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring kids activities, music, tamales and more.

CHICAGO RIDGE, IL — Join Chicago Ridge Mall for a holiday Posada this Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. The free festive event combines traditional U.S. and Mexican Christmas customs.

The Posada will take place in the Dick Sporting Goods Court. Highlights include community partners the Chicago Ridge Fire Department, Girl Scouts, OSF and Chick-fil-A.

Activities and stations:

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  • Candy bags (Aguinaldos)
  • Concha station
  • Hot chocolate station
  • Piñata décor
  • Arts and crafts
  • Face painting
  • Balloon twisting
  • Caricature drawings
  • Tinsel station
  • Photobooth

Performances:

  • Santa’s Elves by Those Funny Little People at 1:30 p.m.
  • Ballet Folklorico Yetlanazi at 2 p.m.

The first 100 attendees will receive a free print coupon with the purchase of a Santa photo package at the mall’s new Santa set.

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