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Santa Cares Day at Oakbrook Center in Oakbrook

December 04, 2022 - December 04, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Photo credit: iStock/Wavebreakmedia

Location

Oakbrook Center

100 Oakbrook Center

Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Description

Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to a sensory-friendly visit for fun family photos with Santa. Reservations required.

Event cost: Free, photo prices vary

Event time: 9-10 a.m. Dec. 4, 2022

Additional Information

Website: https://www.oakbrookcenter.com/en/events/santa-cares-day-41098.html

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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