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🌱 Patch AM: Santa Claus Is Coming To Woodridge: Where To See Him In 2025
Happening soon: Thrive & Survive: Book Launch & Survivor Support on the Woodridge Patch calendar

Hello Woodridge! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Santa will visit Woodridge kids this December
Also on today's calendar: Thrive & Survive: Book Launch & Survivor Support and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Woodridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Woodridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 11 and low of -4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and frigid, temps: high: 10, low: 3.
- Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 27 and low of 17 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Santa Claus Is Coming To Woodridge: Where To See Him In 2025 (patch.com) — Families in Woodridge have several chances this December to meet Santa close to home, from Santa’s Bedtime Stories at the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center to visits at Santa’s Gingerbread House downtown. Nearby, kids can also see him at a Victorian Christmas in Downers Grove and at major area shopping malls, giving local residents plenty of festive options.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Thrive & Survive: Book Launch & Survivor Support
Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook
11:00 am - A Night in Bethlehem
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St, Downers Grove
11:30 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Starry Northern Lights
Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
7:00 pm - Beary Merry Christmas
Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
12:00 pm - Catching Snowflakes
Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
12:00 pm - Tinsel, Tunes & Toymakers
3:00 pm - Center Cass Community Band Concert
Center Cass School District 66 , 701 Plainfield Rd , Downers Grove
4:00 pm - Santa’s Bedtime Stories
Woodridge Park District , 2600 The Center Dr , Woodridge
5:30 pm - Board Meeting
Woodridge Park District , 2600 The Center Dr , Woodridge
6:30 pm - HOLD-Music Program
Woodridge Public Library , 3 Plaza Dr , Woodridge
5:00 pm - Prismatic Blooms
Pinot's Palette , 1001 75th St Unit 113B , Woodridge
5:30 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Winter Selfies
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
10:00 am - Winter Wonderland on the Bookmobile
Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
10:00 am - Volunteer to be a Holiday Elf for Advantage Chevrolet Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook/Romeoville)
Advantage Chevrolet of Bolingbrook , 115 S W Frontage Rd , Bolingbrook
10:30 am - Aprendiendo a Meditar
Science of Spirituality , 4105 Naperville Rd , Lisle
10:30 am
Saturday December 13
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Woodridge PatchAM possible:
- Jubilee Resale — (630) 613-8795
Quality used Furniture & Clothing - KinderCare — (630) 852-2611
Now Accepting 2026 Enrollment - Crazy Bins
New Bin Outlet Store in Downers Grove!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Ice dam and rooftop snow removal
Hi Neighbors! ... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Woodridge Park District Honored with Chamber630 World Class Customer Service Award —Woodridge Park District Read on Patch
- Does anyone recognize this cat?
Seen on our ring doorbell at 1:20 this morning. (Nextdoor Woodridge)
- Genuine Parts posted a job opening for Welder in Woodridge. Apply here.
- Sysco posted a job opening for Credit Clerk in Woodridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Downers Grove
- Tool Used To Break Locks On Window Of Downers Grove Home (patch.com)
Lisle
- Lisle To Vote On 66-Townhome Arbor Station Development (patch.com)
Naperville
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-- The Patch AM Team
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