Dickens of a Holiday
Visitors can celebrate the season in downtown Libertyville with family-friendly holiday traditions. Guests can take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their sleigh and donate non-perishable food to the local pantry. Young shoppers can also browse a special holiday shop with the help of Santa's elves.
What to Expect
Holiday fun featuring Santa photos and a dedicated children's gift shoppe.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Libertyville
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
MainStreet Libertyville
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Event: 10am–3pm; photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Children’s Holiday Shoppe: 10am–3pm.
Tips & Advice
- Bring non-perishable food or a monetary donation for the Libertyville Township Food Pantry, which is collected all day and appreciated at the Santa photos.
- On a cold or stormy day, look for Santa and Mrs. Claus at Petranek's Pharmacy, where they move instead of staying at Cook Park.
- Check MainStreet Libertyville's Facebook and Instagram that morning for any weather updates about where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be.
- Bring kids ages 4 to 10 to the Children's Holiday Shoppe at the Libertyville Civic Center, where each child can choose up to six gifts.
- Get to Cook Park well before the day ends, because Santa photos wrap up earlier than the rest of the event.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the photos with Santa?
Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos in his sleigh at Cook Park.
How does the Children's Holiday Shoppe work?
At the Libertyville Civic Center, kids ages 4 to 10 shop for up to six gifts for their loved ones, and Santa's elves lend a hand.
What happens if it's cold or the weather is bad?
Santa and Mrs. Claus move to Petranek's Pharmacy. Updates go out on the MainStreet Libertyville event page and its Facebook and Instagram channels.
Can we donate to the food pantry?
Yes. Non-perishable food for the Libertyville Township Food Pantry is collected all day. Food and monetary donations are also welcome at the Santa photos.
Who is it for?
It's a family-friendly day downtown, built around Santa photos and a holiday shop just for kids.
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