Breakfast with Santa (O'Fallon)

Join us for a festive morning at O’Fallon Police Department’s Annual Breakfast with Santa! Bring the whole family for a FREE breakfast, fun kids’ activities, and a chance to meet Santa himself! Breakfast will be served while supplies last — we hope to see you there for some holiday cheer! At Amelia V. Carriel Junior High School. 451 N 7 Hills Rd, O'Fallon, IL 62269, USA

*Holiday Party (Alton)

You’re invited to a festive family celebration in the library performance Room on the upper level of Alton Square Mall! Join us for a fun-filled day with Santa, cookies, music, dancing, games, and holiday activities the whole family will enjoy. Come make joyful memories and share in the holiday cheer with your community!

*Children's Christmas Party (Collinsville)

ALL children deserve to have something special for Christmas!! Bring the kids (ages 3-10, must be present for a gift bag) for free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a balloon twister, lunch, surprise visit from the Grinch, and more! This community forward event runs INSIDE at the Post from 11am until 1pm, gift bags are limited to first come, first served. We hope to see your kiddos there! Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 5691 at 1234 Vandalia St.

*Meet Santa (Edwardsville)

Santa Is Coming to Heroic Adventures! Gather the whole family — including your furry friends — and join us at Heroic Adventures for magical pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Step into our cozy private room to share your Christmas wishes and capture those heartwarming holiday memories. Plus, kids 12 and under will receive a gift bag while supplies last! This is a free event! Just bring your phone or camera and get ready to snap some festive photos before Santa flies off in his sleigh! There will not be a photographer on duty at the store. Don’t miss this joyful holiday tradition — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you at Heroic Adventures 1005 & 1007 Century Dr 1005 & 1007.

Lunch with Santa (Madison, IL)

Lunch with Santa!! Rotini Pasta Dinner includes Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert 12pm-3pm Adults $12 Children FREE !There will be a meet and greet and free Photos with Santa and Treat bags while supplies last! We will be playing Christmas Movie for the children during the event at 1711 Kennedy Dr, Madison, IL.

Holly Jolly Hamel

is shaping up to be a merry good time! Keep an eye out for updates about all the fun to come, with the first being a balloon artist! Hamel Community Building, 10 Park Ave, Hamel, IL 62046, USA

*Home for the Holidays (O'Fallon)

Join us for another year of Home for the Holidays in Downtown O'Fallon! This collaboration between the Vine Street Market and Downtown District will have something for the whole family to enjoy! 70+ vendors to help you do the rest of your holiday shopping, Various food and drinks for sale by the downtown businesses, Firepits to keep you warm, plus S'MORES! Singing by the Madrigals, Performance by the OTHS band, Live music, Visit from Santa, Strung lights all over to set the vibe! Join us at Downtown O'Fallon 109 W State St, O'Fallon, IL.

*Christmas Village (Bethalto)

Experience the magic at Bethalto Christmas Village! Enjoy twinkling lights, festive decorations, local crafts, delicious treats, and visits with Santa. Join us FREE at Central Park E Central St, Bethalto, IL 62010, USA!!

*Christmas Party (Roxana)

Stroll through the Arena's Light display, visit with Santa, Recieve a gift, drink hot cocoa, enjoy a cookie, and listen to cheerful Caroling. Join several other holiday themed activities. All children will receive a gift! Rox-Arena 2 Park Dr, Roxana, IL

Breakfast with Santa

Crafts, Cookie Decorating and the opportunity to take pictures with Santa. Adults $8. Kids 14 and under FREE. RSVP 618-259-0069

*Annual Christmas Walk

Bethalto Annual Christmas Walk and The Warty Toad LLC Christmas Walk Event all in one day! Music upstairs at Klein Hall Event Venue. 128 W Central St, Bethalto, IL

Brunch'n with Santa (Alton)

Join us Sundays in December for Brunch’n with Santa from 10am-2pm*!! This is an all ages event with a take-your-own photo with Santa op! Brunch menu available for purchase plus our delicious menu of cocktails, mocktails and of course, our house made hot cocoa piled high with marshmallows!! We can’t wait to see you!
*Please limit visits to 90 minutes to ensure everyone gets to experience the magic!
** A credit card hold is required. A no show fee of $10 for parties of 1-6 and $18 for parties of 7+ will be charged if your reservation is not canceled within 48 hours or your reserved time. HideReservation for parties of 2 to 10. Flock & Food Truck Park at 210 Ridge St.

*Compassion Christmas (Collinsville)

Join us for our annual Compassion Christmas celebration! Free gifts for children ages 0-17 years. Doors open at 9:30 am. You must be registered before 10:30 am. We are accepting donations of new/unwrapped gifts or money to fill our stage with gifts for the children of our community. You can donate at any time! REVIVE Assembly of God at 1105 Beltline Rd.

*Cookies with Santa (Maryville)

Free sugar cookie decorating for kids. Enjoy meeting Santa. Join us at Betty Lou's Table at 2719 N Center St.

*Story Time with Santa (Troy)

Experience the magic of the holidays as Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the library for two special days! They'll read a favorite holiday story, and afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to take a picture with them. While you wait or after your photo, enjoy our open play stations and themed holiday crafts. Got Your Six Therapy dogs will also be joining us!
Important Note: Due to room capacity limits for the story time portion, we may temporarily close the doors once the room is full to ensure everyone's safety. However, you are still welcome to join us for photos, crafts, and open play afterwards!

*The Muppet Christmas Carol (Glen Carbon)

Join us at the library for a cozy holiday movie night featuring the beloved classic, Muppet Christmas Carol. Brought to by the Circulation Department. Glen Carbon Centennial Library at 198 S Main St

*Snacks with Santa (Worden)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FREE EVENT! Snacks with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Worden Illinois Police Department! Come by for a morning of fun and fellowship with Worden's finest officers and Village Trustees.
We are also COLLECTING TOYS for all ages. Find drop off boxes at Yellow Dog Cafe & Bar and The Rustic Grill & Tavern Worden IL and at Worden Village Hall. Teen stuff, baby stuff, books, hygiene items, stuffed animals, squishmellows, legos, etc...thank you for your generosity. Worden Police Department at 115 W Wall St

*Grinchmas (East Alton)

Join us for some holiday fun with a special green guest! We will have a photo opportunity, crafts, games, and snacks. Open to children of all ages.
No library card, registration, or East Alton residency is required to attend this event. East Alton Public Library at 250 Washington Ave.

*Holiday Ornaments Craft (Collinsville)

Use plastic globe ornaments to make winter and holiday decorations or gifts at Collinsville Memorial Public Library at 408 W Main St.
No library card, registration, or residency is required to attend this event. East Alton Public Library at 250 Washington Ave.

*Grinch Experience (Collinsville)

Careful… you just might feel something. Join us December 20th for a free Christmas movie night, crafts, treats, and a visit from the Grinch himself! Don’t miss this one — your heart might even grow a size or two. 2002 Mall St

*Family Movie Night (Hartford)

Cast your vote for the holiday flick you'd love to watch from our handpicked selection! The movie with the most votes will be our cinematic delight. Popcorn and drinks are on the house! Don't miss out—sign up by December 18th at 4:00 PM! You don't have to be a resident of Hartford or have a library card to join the fun. Join us at Hartford Library in Hartford, IL

*Pictures with Santa (Granite City)

Come and Bring your Phone to take a pictures!! Ven y trae tu Cellular y tómate fotos con Santa!!

*Christmas at Newbold Toyota

Stop by for a free take home 4x6 photo with Santa and stay for snacks, hot chocolate, themed photo booths, crafts, & more!

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