Martinstag

Fri, November 10 ● 6-8pm

Join us for St. Martin's Day, a traditional German celebration .Children will decorate their own lanterns, parade around the Museum grounds and enjoy treats! Pre-registration required.

Sat, November 25 ● 8am

Gather your family and friends for this holiday tradition and join us for our Run Fox Run 5k. Run or walk, this is the perfect way to get outside and have some fun!

Register by October 31 to receive an event shirt!

All ages

Holiday Memories Gift Boutique

Tue, November 28 ● 6-7pm

Celebrate the Spirit of the Season! Parents, join the Glitzy Girlz staff for a memorable night with your child designing, decorating and wrapping. Each couple will make and take home 3 adorable gifts of wood, ceramic and beaded jewelry. Perfect for any recipient this hoilday.

Age 5-11yrs

Fee $31 couple R / $37 NR / $28 add’l child

Location Pavilion, Carousel Room

Breakfast with Santa

Sat, December 2 ● 9-11am

Enjoy a buffet style breakfast with Santa. Santa will be present at breakfast and available for family photos. Children will receive a small token from Santa and are welcome to deliver any holiday letter they may have directly to him.

Age All ages, 2 and under-free but must register Child 3-13yrs Adult 14+

Fee $17 Child R / $20 Adult R ● $18 Child NR / $21 Adult NR Location Pavilion, Garden Terrace

Fri & Sat, December 1 & 2 9am-2pm

Get into the holiday spirit while shopping at our annual Holiday Bazaar! Bring the whole family for a photo opportunity with the Grinch on Sat, Dec 2 from 10-12pm! The Bazaar features treasures such as: jewelry, handcrafted items, ceramics, quilted, knitted and crocheted items. Food and $1 Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. All proceeds support Sheila Ray Adult Center. Admission is Free.

Location Sheila Ray Adult Center at the Hattendorf

225 E. Elk Grove Blvd 847.364.7224

Are you on the nice list this year? Write a letter to Santa and he will double check the list! Don’t forget to tell him what you want for Christmas! Letters can be dropped off at the Pavilion North Pole Mailbox between December 1-15.

Wed, December 6 ● 6-7pm

Join Rudolph and the other reindeer for Elk Grove Park District’s Reindeer Games! Get ready for fun as we take the Reindeer Olympics Challenge. Participants will compete in many different reindeer games to win prizes. See if you can make it on the leaderboard to win the grand prize!

Age 6-12yrs

Fee $15 R / $20 NR

Polar Express Sun, December 10

Join us for a trip on the Polar Express Storytime train! We will meet and board the train at the Itasca Metra station to embark on a fun filled adventure to the North Pole. Stories will be read, a snack will be served and children will have a chance to visit with Santa! The trip will run from Itasca to Elgin and back again. Guests will receive a confirmation letter in the mail prior to the trip. The train leaves on time, so don’t be late! Children 12 months and up must purchase a ticket.

Fee $18 R Adult / $22 R Child ● $ 22 NR Adult / $26 NR Child

Sat, December 9 ● 9am-1pm

Crafters, DYIers and Small Business Owners will display their talents at our Holiday Gift Show. Shop up to 30 vendors showcasing items for home decor, jewelry, accessories and dozens of unique one-of-a-kind gifts. Vendors must register by Fri, November 17 to secure a space. Contact sclift@elkgroveparks.org for a Vendor Application. Admission is FREE!

Fee Vendor Registration $40

Location Community Center at Rainbow Falls Date Time Deadline Sat, Dec 2 9am-1pm Nov 17

Santa Storytime Fri, December 15

Santa is coming all the way from the North Pole to share a special story time with the girls and boys of Elk Grove! Make a Cookie at Santa’s cookie shop, get your picture taken with the big guy himself and enjoy some hot chocolate while listening to Mrs. Claus read a story.

$10