Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Glendale Heights for 2026. Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their reindeer to the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Village Hall on Monday, November 30, and come back for an all-you-can-eat Breakfast with Santa at Glendale Lakes Golf Club on Saturday, December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Glendale Heights
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Glendale Heights
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Monday, November 30, 6 to 7:30 pm, free, with live reindeer
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 9 to 11:30 am
- Breakfast is $5 adults and $3 kids
- Every date checked on the Village calendar on Nov 11
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Glendale Heights Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Glendale Heights Village Hall, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Mayor and Village Board kick off the season outside Village Hall with local school choirs, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer, and a visit from the Grinch.
Kids can write a letter to Santa, local crafters sell gifts, and Clyde’s Donuts hands out free donuts and hot chocolate before the switch is flipped to light up the village.
Parent tip: Get photos with the reindeer early, before the crowd gathers for the lighting at the end of the evening.
- Host
- Village of Glendale Heights (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Glendale Heights Village Hall, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa at Glendale Lakes
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11:30 am
- Where: Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $5 adults, $3 children, $3 pictures with Santa
- Ages: All ages
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Glendale Heights Parks and Recreation serves an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Glendale Lakes Golf Club, with Mr. and Mrs. Claus visiting the tables.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids, and pictures with Santa cost $3 more.
Parent tip: Bring small bills for the $3 Santa photo, and arrive near 9 am for the shortest pancake line.
- Host
- Glendale Heights Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Illinois Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Glendale Heights Christmas event for kids happens
Meet the reindeer and light the tree at Village Hall on November 30, then go back for pancakes with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Glendale Lakes on December 12.
- Glendale Heights Tree Lighting CeremonyGlendale Heights · Nov 30
- Breakfast with Santa at Glendale LakesGlendale Heights · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream and Wheaton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Glendale Heights Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Glendale Heights this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Glendale Heights for 2026: the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30 and Breakfast with Santa on December 12.
When is the Glendale Heights tree lighting in 2026?
Monday, November 30, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at Village Hall, 300 Civic Center Plaza, with choirs, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, reindeer and the Grinch.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Glendale Heights?
$5 for adults and $3 for children, with pictures with Santa for $3, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Glendale Lakes Golf Club.
Are there reindeer at the Glendale Heights tree lighting?
Yes. Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their reindeer, and kids can pose with them.
Who do I contact about Glendale Heights holiday events?
Village Public Relations at public_relations@glendaleheights.org for the tree lighting, and Glendale Lakes Golf Club at glendalelakes@glendaleheights.org for Breakfast with Santa.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Illinois?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Illinois Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Glendale Heights on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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