Sure, the turkey has yet to be carved.
But reservation deadlines are quickly approaching for some special meals and photo opportunities with the big man of the holiday season..
Frankfort
Lunch with Santa will be at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St.
The registration deadline is Monday, unless sold out sooner. Tickets are $9 for residents and $12 for nonresidents.
For information, call 815-469-9400 or go to frankfortparks.org.
New Lenox
Pet photos with Santa will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13 at Animal Clinic at New Lenox, 1328 N. Cedar Road.
Proceeds will benefit TLC Animal Shelter.
For information, call 708-301-1594 or visit tlcanimalshelter.org.
Orland Hills
Santa will arrive by helicopter at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at Kelly Park, 16675 S. Haven Ave., and greet residents while riding through the village in a holiday carriage.
Breakfast with Santa will be Dec. 20 at Georgios Banquet Hall, 8800 W. 159th St.
Tickets for residents are available through Dec. 18 at the Community Center and are $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Tickets include a breakfast buffet, photo and treat from Santa.
For information, call 708-349-7211 or go to ohrecreation.org.
Orland Park
Santa is available for photos nearly every day at Orland Square Mall, 151st Street and LaGrange Road.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Monday to 4 and Dec. 8 to 11; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday ; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 and Dec. 12 and 13 and Dec. 15 to 18; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 19, 20, 22 and 23; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 21; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24.
Santa will not be available Thanksgiving Day.
Avoid the line by making a reservation at simon.noerrsanta.com.
For information, call 708-349-1647 or go to simon.com.
Palos Heights
Photos with Santa, games, cookie decorating, crafts and entertainment will be offered at Waddle’s Winter Wonderland from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 at the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St.
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For information, call 708-361-1807 or go to palosheightsrec.org.
Palos Park
Breakfast with Santa will be at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St.
The cost is $15 for residents and $21 for nonresidents. It includes breakfast, crafts and storytelling.
Registration deadline is Dec. 5, unless sold out sooner.
For information, call 708-671-3760 or go to palospark.org.
Tinley Park
Photos with Santa, warmup fitness activities and a run on the indoor track will be featured at Rudolph Dash for ages 3 to 8 at 5:15 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St.
The cost is $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents and includes hot chocolate, cookies and crafts.
Breakfast with Santa will be at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 13 and lunch with Santa will be at 11:30 a.m. that day, both at the Recreation Center. Tickets for either are $14 to $21.
For information, call 708-342-4200 or go to tinleyparkdistrict.org.