Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in South Barrington for 2026, and here is what he found: 5 family events. The magic runs from November 20 (Christmas Pup) through December 23, with Little Rudolph (from November 22), The Christmas Kitty (from November 25) and Frosty Lights (from November 28) along the way. We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in South Barrington
- 5 Christmas events for kids in South Barrington
- Also on the list: 5 craft workshops
- Season: November 20 (Christmas Pup) to December 23 (Frosty Lights)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Christmas Pup
- When: Friday, November 20, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 pm
- Where: Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $40 per guest
- Ages: All ages; guests under 16 must be with an adult
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Families paint a Christmas puppy on canvas at the Pinot's Palette studio, and live puppies are in the room to cuddle during the session. The class belongs to the studio's Painting it Forward series and doubles as a fundraiser with Project Home Animal Rescue Foundation.
The class runs Friday, November 20, 2026 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm and costs $40 per guest, with sign-up through the studio's event page. The studio gives no discounts or refunds on Painting it Forward events. For $25 more you can add a pour-your-own soy candle if you arrive 20 to 30 minutes early.
Parent tip: This fundraiser class is nonrefundable, so check your Friday after-school plans before you book. It lasts two hours, which is a long sit for small painters, so let the puppy cuddles serve as breaks.
- Host
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
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Little Rudolph
- When: Sun November 22 (11:30 am to 1 pm) and Sun December 20 (11 am to 12:30 pm), 2026 (Two sessions on the studio's calendar: Sunday, November 22 at $28 per guest and Sunday, December 20 at $25 per guest.)
- Where: Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $25 per guest on December 20; $28 per guest on November 22
- Ages: All ages; guests under 16 must be with an adult
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The subject is a small Rudolph peeking into the picture to wish everyone a merry Christmas, a design the studio calls simple but cute. It is labeled a family fun mini class.
The session on this page is Sunday, December 20, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at $25 per guest. The studio's calendar also shows Little Rudolph on Sunday, November 22 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at $28 per guest. Seats are reserved through the studio's event page.
Parent tip: December 20 is the last Sunday before Christmas, so this is the session to pick if the finished canvas is meant as a gift. If one child cannot make it, the studio lets you transfer the seat with at least 3 hours' notice.
- Host
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
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The Christmas Kitty
- When: Wed November 25 (11:30 am to 1:30 pm) and Sat December 19 (11 am to 12:30 pm), 2026 (Two sessions. November 25 is the Painting it Forward fundraiser with live kittens at $40 per guest. December 19 is a shorter class at $25 per guest, and the studio's calendar does not say whether kittens attend that one.)
- Where: Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $40 per guest on November 25; $25 per guest on December 19
- Ages: All ages; guests under 16 must be with an adult
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The painting shows a mischievous kitten that has tangled itself in the Christmas lights. On November 25 the class is a Painting it Forward fundraiser with Project Home Animal Rescue Foundation, and live kittens are there to cuddle while families paint.
The kitten session is Wednesday, November 25, 2026 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at $40 per guest, with no discounts or refunds on Painting it Forward events. The studio's calendar also shows The Christmas Kitty on Saturday, December 19 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at $25 per guest. Both need sign-up through the studio.
Parent tip: If the kittens are the reason you are going, book November 25, since the December 19 listing is only described as a shorter painting class. November 25 is the day before Thanksgiving and the fundraiser is nonrefundable, so check travel plans first.
- Host
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Frosty Lights
- When: Sat November 28 (noon to 2 pm) and Wed December 23 (11:30 am to 1:30 pm), 2026 (Two sessions on the studio's calendar: Saturday, November 28 at $38 per guest and Wednesday, December 23 at $32 per guest.)
- Where: Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $38 per guest on November 28; $32 per guest on December 23
- Ages: All ages; guests under 16 must be with an adult
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Painters make a glowing snowman wrapped in a string of Christmas lights beneath a snowy winter sky. The studio labels it a family fun class and says the design is simple enough that no painting experience is needed.
The class is Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at $38 per guest. The studio's calendar also lists Frosty Lights on Wednesday, December 23 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at $32 per guest. Sign-up is through the studio, and a $25 candle pouring add-on is offered for guests who arrive 20 to 30 minutes early.
Parent tip: The studio does not refund reservations; cancel at least 24 hours ahead and your payment becomes a credit good for 60 days, so choose the date you can really make. The December 23 session is the cheaper of the two per guest.
- Host
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
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Frosty the Cowboy
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11:30 am to 1 pm
- Where: Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $25 per guest
- Ages: All ages; guests under 16 must be with an adult
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Kids paint a snowman with a Wild West look in this Little Brushes class, which the studio bills as a family fun mini session. Nobody has to follow the instructor step by step, so young painters can dress their cowboy snowman however they like.
It runs Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm and costs $25 per guest. Local discounts and daily deals cannot be used for this class. Sign-up is through the studio's event page.
Parent tip: At 90 minutes and $25, this is the shorter, lower priced format on the studio's holiday calendar, which suits younger painters better than the two hour classes. If you are meeting another family, give the studio their names when you register so you are seated together.
- Host
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pinot's Palette South Barrington, 100 W Higgins Rd, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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When each South Barrington Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Christmas Pup in South Barrington on November 20; the last runs to December 23. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Christmas PupSouth Barrington · Nov 20
- Little RudolphSouth Barrington · Nov 22 to Dec 20
- The Christmas KittySouth Barrington · Nov 25 to Dec 19
- Frosty LightsSouth Barrington · Nov 28 to Dec 23
- Frosty the CowboySouth Barrington · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Lake Zurich, Schaumburg, West Dundee and Arlington Heights. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in South Barrington
South Barrington became a village in 1959, and its list of notable people includes Walter Payton, the Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears. At Christmas, the family events gathered on this page all happen at one address on Higgins Road, where a painting studio fills its calendar with holiday classes for kids and parents.
How South Barrington celebrates
The Christmas events for kids listed in South Barrington this season come from one organizer, the Pinot's Palette studio at 100 W Higgins Road, Suite H-80. Its family calendar runs from Christmas Pup on November 20 to Little Rudolph on December 20, with The Christmas Kitty, Frosty Lights and Frosty the Cowboy in between. Two of the classes, Christmas Pup and the November 25 Christmas Kitty, are Painting it Forward fundraisers with Project Home Animal Rescue Foundation and bring live puppies or kittens into the studio. None of the studio's pages calls these classes annual, so read this as the 2026 calendar rather than a fixed village tradition.
Fun facts about Christmas in South Barrington
South Barrington is a village in Cook County, Illinois, within Barrington Township, and it was incorporated in 1959. It has a president-trustee form of government, and the article names Paula McCombie as village president. Cook County, where the village sits, was incorporated in 1831 and named for Daniel Pope Cook, an early Illinois statesman.
Traditions today
- Painting it Forward animal classes: Christmas Pup on November 20 and The Christmas Kitty on November 25 are fundraiser classes with Project Home Animal Rescue Foundation where live puppies or kittens join the painters.
- Family fun mini classes: Frosty the Cowboy on December 13 and Little Rudolph on December 20 are 90 minute sessions priced at $25 per guest.
- Frosty Lights: On November 28 families paint a glowing snowman wrapped in Christmas lights under a snowy sky.
- Candle pouring add-on: For $25 more, guests who arrive 20 to 30 minutes before class can pour a soy candle that cures while they paint.
A fact for kids
Two Hall of Fame football players, running back Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears and linebacker Mike Singletary, are on South Barrington's list of notable people.
Questions about Christmas in South Barrington
When was South Barrington incorporated?
South Barrington was incorporated as a village in 1959. Wikipedia files it among the places established in Illinois that year. It lies in Cook County, inside Barrington Township, and is counted as part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
What county is South Barrington in?
South Barrington is in Cook County, Illinois. The county was incorporated in 1831 and named for Daniel Pope Cook, an early Illinois statesman who served as the state's first attorney general. Chicago is the county seat, and the county is the most populous in Illinois.
How is South Barrington governed?
The village uses a president-trustee form of government. The Wikipedia article lists Paula McCombie as village president. South Barrington sits within Barrington Township, one of the townships that cover the part of Cook County outside Chicago and Evanston.
Which well-known people are connected with South Barrington?
The article's list of notable people includes Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears, his son Jarrett Payton, Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary, hockey goaltender Craig Anderson and soccer forward Mike Magee of the Chicago Fire.
What happens at Christmas for kids in South Barrington?
The listed events are holiday painting classes for families. In 2026 they are Christmas Pup on November 20, The Christmas Kitty on November 25, Frosty Lights on November 28, Frosty the Cowboy on December 13 and Little Rudolph on December 20, each with a seasonal design to paint.
Where do the Christmas classes take place?
All five are held at the Pinot's Palette studio at 100 W Higgins Road, Suite H-80, South Barrington, IL 60010. The classes are run inside the studio, so winter weather is not a concern once you arrive.
Who organizes the Christmas events listed for South Barrington?
Pinot's Palette South Barrington runs all of them. Two classes, Christmas Pup and the November 25 session of The Christmas Kitty, are part of its Painting it Forward series and are held as fundraisers with Project Home Animal Rescue Foundation.
Is anything free at Christmas in South Barrington?
No free events appear in this listing. The studio's pages show prices from $25 per guest for the mini classes up to $40 per guest for the fundraiser classes with puppies and kittens, and a $25 candle pouring add-on is optional.
Do kids need an adult with them at the painting classes?
Yes, for most children. The studio says it welcomes all ages and requires any guest under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. It also asks friends who book separately to share each other's names at registration so they can sit together.
Sources
- South Barrington, Illinois, Wikipedia
- Cook County, Illinois, Wikipedia
- Christmas Pup, Pinot's Palette South Barrington
- The Christmas Kitty, Pinot's Palette South Barrington
- Frosty Lights, Pinot's Palette South Barrington
- Frosty the Cowboy, Pinot's Palette South Barrington
- Little Rudolph, Pinot's Palette South Barrington
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South Barrington Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are happening in South Barrington in 2026?
The listed events are family painting classes at Pinot's Palette on Higgins Road. They start with Christmas Pup on November 20 and continue with The Christmas Kitty on November 25, Frosty Lights on November 28, Frosty the Cowboy on December 13 and Little Rudolph on December 20.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in South Barrington?
None of the listed events is free. The studio's pages give prices per guest: $25 for Frosty the Cowboy on December 13 and Little Rudolph on December 20, $38 for Frosty Lights on November 28, and $40 for the Christmas Pup and Christmas Kitty fundraiser classes on November 20 and 25.
Where can kids meet Santa in South Barrington?
None of the events listed here includes a Santa visit. What the studio offers instead is animal time: live puppies at Christmas Pup on November 20 and live kittens at The Christmas Kitty on November 25, both run as fundraisers with Project Home Animal Rescue Foundation.
Which South Barrington holiday class is best for younger children?
Look at the two classes the studio labels family fun mini sessions. Frosty the Cowboy on December 13 and Little Rudolph on December 20 each last 90 minutes rather than two hours, and both are priced at $25 per guest, the lowest price among the listed classes.
Do we need to sign up ahead for these classes?
Yes. Every class is reserved through the studio's event page. The studio does not refund reservations, though cancelling at least 24 hours ahead turns your payment into a credit good for 60 days. The Painting it Forward classes on November 20 and 25 allow no discounts or refunds at all.
Can children attend a class at the studio without a parent?
The studio describes itself as open to all ages and says any guest under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. It has a bar for guests 21 and over, and its page notes that South Barrington does not allow guests to bring their own alcohol.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near South Barrington?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Illinois Christmas train rides guide. This South Barrington guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.