Holiday Guide: Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa’s Mailbox will be available beginning November 26 outside the Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave.

Children who write to Santa will receive a letter in return and a phone call, with help from the elves at Northbrook Park District. Calls will be made the week of Dec. 11 after 4 p.m.

Letters should include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the phone number for the child and can be dropped either in the special mailbox or mailed to Santa Claus, c/o Northbrook Leisure Center 3323  Walters Ave., Northbrook IL 60062.

The program is open to children of any age who live in Northbrook.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8 from 9 – 10:45 a.m. at Sportsman’s Country Club, 3535 Dundee Road.

The holiday breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, bagels, juice, milk and coffee as Santa Claus visits with each family. Holiday songs, crafts and photographs will also be available.

Register through the Park District. Cost is $15 for residents, $19 for non-residents.