Enjoy indoor and outdoor lighted displays, designer wreaths and trees, a replica English country train platform, and the Model Railroad Garden in seasonal decor.

Enjoy brunch with Santa Claus. After brunch, kids will enjoy a variety of crafts and activities, and a photo with Santa. Reservations required. Call (847) 362-5050.

An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be served at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., followed by a photo opportunity with Santa. Afterwards, visit the zoo's animals. Call (708) 688-8355 for reservations.

Event includes a Swedish pancake breakfast, traditional crafts, dancing around the Christmas tree, and a special visit with Tomten. Prepaid reservations are required.

Have breakfast with Santa on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building. Call (312) 654-5019 for reservations.

Spirit of Chicago Santa Lunch Cruise  | Chicago

Mingle with Santa Claus, enjoy a lunch buffet, live performances by the staff and interactive DJ entertainment for dancing. Board at 12:30 p.m.; cruise 1:15-3:15 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (866) 273-2649 or visiting www.spiritofchicago.com.

Visitors become space adventurers and set off on a journey to discover the Universe in a way never done before. Travel a billion light-years and back, fly through space, orbit the Moon, zoom into a canyon on Mars, and soar through the cosmic web where a million galaxies shower down. The experience was created utilizing real telescopic data and the best scientific imagery.

Multispecies holiday aquatic show features dolphins, beluga whales and a sea lion, accompanied by multicultural holiday music and festive backgrounds from around the world. The Oceanarium will be transformed with snow covered trees, rocks and twinkling lights. Special holiday costumed characters, including Santa, will make an appearance.

Enjoy breakfast and a 15-minute viewing of The Polar Express in 4D, plus visit with Santa. Snap a photo and receive a gift. Explore Shedd's Polar Play Zone and finish your day with reserved seats to A Holiday Fantasea.

Ice skating party for girls 6 and up. Girls are encouraged, but not required, to bring a doll or stuffed animal. Event includes skating, a photo, making a souvenir to take home, and lunch. Purchase tickets by calling (219) 769 PARK, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. or from the Lake County Parks business office, 8411 E. Lincoln Highway, 4 ½ miles east of I-65 on Route 30, just west of Deep River Waterpark. Tickets are also available at the Waterpark when the ice skating plaza is open.