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From the archives: November 11, 2005

Take a break from Christmas shopping and check out these top spots to see Santa Claus in Chicago.

On this page:Visit With Santa, Stores to Finish Your Holiday Shopping.

Visit With Santa

  1. 1 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average 900 Shops
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    900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Visit Santa on the 3rd Floor from Nov. 22-Dec. 24. Santa is available Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm; Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Yorktown Center
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    203 Yorktown Shopping Ctr, Lombard, IL 60148 (map)

    Santa is here through Christmas Eve Mondays-Saturdays from 10am-9pm and Sundays from 11am-6pm--but do note that Santa takes breaks and won't be available Mondays-Saturdays between 1pm-2pm and 5pm-6pm; and on Sundays from 2pm-3pm.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Woodfield Associates
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    5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (map)

    Santa sets up shop daily, from Nov. 7-Dec. 24--Mondays-Saturdays 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-6pm, 7pm-9pm; Sundays 11am-6pm.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Macy's
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    111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602 (map)

    Santa sets up shop in his Cozy Cloud Cottage (fifth floor, kid's department) on a daily basis beginning Nov. 10 through Dec. 24.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Festival Hall At Navy Pier
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    600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Kids can visit Santa at the Family Pavilion Stage Nov. 30-Dec. 23, from 11am to 7pm and Dec. 24 from 11am-3pm.

Stores to Finish Your Holiday Shopping

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Glam To Go
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    2002 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 (map)

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Equinox
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    3401 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  3. 8 1.5 Star Rating: Poor Chopping Block At The Mart
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    Merchandise Mart Ste 107, Chicago, IL 60654 (map)

    Test your culinary skills at this massive cooking school in the Merchandise Mart.