Where to dine with Santa this season

Santa is coming! If you want to meet him in person, make reservations now to dine with the big guy in red at a holiday brunch, lunch or dinner happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks.

Saturday, Nov. 18

Breakfast and Lunch with Santa: 9-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at The Village Squire, 480 S. Randall Road, South Elgin. Have breakfast or lunch with Santa. Includes crafts, coloring, reindeer food and a visit with Santa. Bring a camera. Breakfast is $13 for residents and $18 for nonresidents; lunch is $15 for kids and $20 for adults for residents and $20/$27 for nonresidents. Register at southelgin.com/registration.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Breakfast with Santa at Drury Lane: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 25 through Dec. 23, at Lucille at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Meet Santa and make doughnuts. Sip on hot chocolate from the build-your-own hot cocoa bar and dine on made-to-order omelets, doughnuts and waffles, breakfast items, fresh fruit and more. Then see a production of “A Christmas Carol” (tickets not included). Adults: $40; kids 3-12: $30; free for kids 2 and younger. lucillerestaurant.com/holiday-events.

Sunday, Nov. 26

Brunch with Santa at Drury Lane: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26 through Dec. 18, at Lucille at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. From eggnog and unlimited mimosas to homemade doughnuts and hand-carved prime rib, dine on brunch with Santa and then see a production of “Cinderella” (tickets not included). Adults: $85; kids 5-12: $30; and free for kids 4 and younger. lucillerestaurant.com/holiday-events.

Cookies & Churros with Santa: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Flores Banquets, 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock. After the annual Woodstock Christmas Parade, enjoy Cookies and Churros with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. Free. Sponsored by the City of Woodstock, Hispanic Connections, and the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and other sponsors. woodstockilchamber.com.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Breakfast or Lunch with Santa at Heritage Oaks: 9 a.m. or noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at Heritage Oaks Golf Club, 3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Dine on a holiday breakfast or lunch and meet Santa, who will visit with each family. Plus, holiday songs, crafts and a commemorative photograph. Registration is $35-$45. nbparks.org.

Breakfast With Santa at the Pavilion: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Pavilion Community Center, 1000 Wellington Drive, Elk Grove Village. Nosh on a buffet-style breakfast with Santa, who will be available for photos. Children will receive a small token from Santa and are welcome to deliver a holiday letter directly to him. Registration and fee required. elkgroveparks.org.

Breakfast with Santa at Chevy Chase: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Features a buffet breakfast, and all kids will have the opportunity to meet with Santa and have photos taken with him. Adults: $29.95; kids 4-13: $16.95; free for kids 3 and younger. Reservations required. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Sunday, Dec. 3

Santa's Flight to Schaumburg: 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at Schaumburg Regional Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Santa's flying, via helicopter, to Schaumburg. Wait for Santa in the airport's hangar. Includes a buffet breakfast, holiday music and crafts. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. $20-$25; free for kids 2 and younger, but must be registered. parkfun.com.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Breakfast with Santa at Poplar Creek: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Adults: $23.95; kids 4-12: $14.95; free for kids 3 and younger. Reservations are required. (847) 781-3658 or heparks.org.

Algonquin Breakfast with Santa: 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Cucina Bella, 220 S. Main St., Algonquin. Breakfast, crafts and a visit with Santa. $27 for residents, $32 for nonresidents 13 and older; $20/$25 for kids 4-12; free for kids 3 and younger. rec.algonquin.org.

Lambs Farm Breakfast with Santa: 9 and 10:30 a.m. and noon Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10 and 16-17, at Lambs Farm 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Dine on brunch at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery and visit Santa's workshop to pick out a gift, get a festive temporary tattoo, make a sand art creation and get a goody bag. $18.95, $7.95 for kids younger than 2. For reservations, call (847) 362-5050. lambsfarm.org.

Bartlett Breakfast with Santa: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. The special event includes an early visit from Santa, a plated breakfast, holiday crafts, festive music and more. Guests must preregister. Fee. bartlettparks.org.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Wauconda Park District Community Center gym, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Visit with Santa and share holiday wishes while Santa's helpers prepare pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Must register by Nov. 29. $10 for residents, $13 for nonresidents, free for kids younger than 2. waucondaparks.com.

Sunday, Dec. 10

Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Ronald J. Gunter Administration Building, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolf and enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, milk and cookies. Each child will receive a gift. Registration required. $18-$22; free for kids 2 and younger. westmontparks.org.

Streamwood Breakfast with Santa: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Hoosier Grove Barn, 700 W. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Join Santa for breakfast, coloring, crafts and goodies. $20-$30 for ages 11 and older; $20-$25 for kids 10 and younger; free for kids younger than 2, if they are sitting on a parent's lap. Registration required. streamwoodparks.org.

Monday, Dec. 11

St. Charles Breakfast with Santa: 8:45 and 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Alexander's Cafe, 1650 W. Main St., St. Charles. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, play reindeer games and create a special craft. Santa will stop by each table to visit and take photos. Geared toward kids 6 and younger, who must be accompanied by a registered adult. $18. Registration required. stcparks.org.

Friday, Dec. 15

Pizza & PJs with Santa: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Wear your PJs for an evening of holiday-themed fun. Write a letter to Santa, make an ornament, get your picture taken with Santa, eat pizza and watch “Polar Express.” Children must be accompanied by an adult. $15. Registration required. parkfun.com.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Breakfast with Santa at Schaumburg High School: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 16, at Schaumburg High School, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Ticketed breakfast with a free picture with Santa. Kids' games and crafts, raffle and bake sale by the pound. $12 for adults; $7.50 for kidss 2-12; free for kids 2 and younger. eventbrite.com/o/schaumburg-high-school-girls-basketball-18115412402.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Holly Days Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Westmont administrative building, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. All-you-can-eat breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee, milk and cookies prepared by the Westmont Lions Club. Prices vary. No walk-ins. Registration required at westmont.illinois.gov.