Santa's Village celebrates 60 years of memories with celebration May 25-27
Santa's Village is kicking off its 60th season with an anniversary celebration during Memorial Day weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25-27.
Enjoy magical entertainment, an interactive scavenger hunt and on-site food events. Families can also check in on the construction progress of Santa's Village's new water experience, Santa Springs, set to open this summer.
"Santa's Village has been helping families create lifelong memories for 60 years," said Jason Sierpien, park president of Santa's Village. "Our 2019 season will bring the park experience to a whole new level starting with our anniversary celebration Memorial Day weekend and continuing with the opening of a new water attraction later this summer."
From May 25-27, Chicagoans can enjoy 1959-themed events throughout Santa's Village including a nostalgic scavenger hunt around the park with free cupcakes awarded to the first 1,000 participants (Saturday only) and more.
On Saturday, learn the history of Santa's Village, where the park is headed, and how it plans to get there with a presentation during the anniversary ceremony from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Experience Bryan Kennedy's perplexing illusions and magic tricks with "Apollo Magic" from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. May 25-27 at Evergreen Theater.
Learn fascinating facts about the Exotic Animal Show at Santa's Village at 2 p.m. May 25-27.
The full barbecue buffet will be offered during the "Picnic in the Park" from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25-27 in the Picnic Pavilion.
In addition, Santa's Village introduces head chef Mark Stutz, the mastermind behind new food and beverage offerings at the park for the 2019 season. Dining favorites like Mrs. Claus' Kitchen and Route 66 Grill now feature new menu items that are sure to entice taste buds. It will feature classic amusement park fare like pizza, chicken tenders and burgers as well as innovative creations like South of the Border Street Corn and Pork Chop on a Stick.
Santa's Village is making a splash for its 60th anniversary with its largest expansion ever, Santa Springs, set to open later this summer. The dynamic water experience will allow families to enjoy hot, summer days in a zero-depth entry to a 10,000-square-foot, 8-inch deep wading pool with a two-story interactive water play structure. The structure includes dozens of water toys with two giant tipping buckets and six waterslides, including a 50-foot long, four lane kiddie racer slide. While the kids play in the water area, parents can sit back and relax in surrounding lounge chairs or private cabanas. A new on-site 2,000-square-foot bath house will be available for families to dry off and change before and after enjoying the park's other attractions.
In addition to Santa Springs, Santa's Village will be adding a new private picnic grove, which can be rented out for parties, company affairs and more. The space will include a 3,000-square-foot pavilion, volleyball court, and private entrance for more than 1,000 guests. Additional space for guests can be found in the new, 200-car paved parking lot.
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