Anticipating winter’s arrival, families line up to see Santa in South Elgin
Posted November 23, 2024 5:04 pm
Dozens of children and their parents lined up outside Santa's cottage and they were not disappointed when he arrived by fire engine during the “An Almost Winter Day” event at SEBA Park in South Elgin Saturday.
Santa Claus greets kids including Meadow Morrissy, 6, of South Elgin during “An Almost Winter Day” at SEBA Park on Saturday in South Elgin.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Santa greeted the kids then sat down in his chair to listen to Christmas wish lists and pose for photos.
From left, AJ Galass, 9; Landon Theodosopoulos, 10; and JT Feehan, 10; all members of South Elgin Little League, team up to launch a “snowball slingshot” during An Almost Winter Day at SEBA Park Saturday in South Elgin.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
In addition a visit with the big guy, activities included a s’more station, cookie decorating, a craft station, snowball slingshot, a tree decorating contest, an ice sculptor and concessions.
Ice sculptor Frank Zuleta of Art Below Zero carves a snowman during “An Almost Winter Day” at SEBA Park Saturday in South Elgin.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
The village tree lighting ceremony was held at 5 p.m. at Panton Mill Park.
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