Santa to arrive at Woodfield Mall Nov. 5

Santa Claus will usher in the holiday season with the help of a parade of drummers from Conant High School when he arrives at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Families are invited to join in the celebration as Santa takes center stage at his unique, Minion-themed Ice Palace, joined by festive elves who will be offering kids an assortment of candy and Santa bell necklaces. Kids also can enjoy creating holiday-inspired crafts as they wait for a visit with Santa.

The event is free, and prices for photo packages vary. After Nov. 5, Santa will be available for photos until Christmas Eve. For a full list of Santa photo hours, visit www.shopwoodfield.com. For additional information, contact Woodfield Mall at (847) 330-1537.