Santa Claus and the Missus Visit Crestwood Rec Center Sat., Dec. 10

CRESTWOOD, IL -- Come hang out with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center on Dec. 10. The celebration is free for all ages and runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Santa will be hearing youngsters' wishes so make sure those cell phone batteries are charged for pictures. There will be a coloring contest for kids 12 and younger, cookies and juice, face painting, guessing games with prizes and bouncy houses to jump around in. Also, the Suburban Party Characters will drop by and kids can mail their letters to Santa.

Bennie’s Pizza will be available for purchase at the concession stand. Residents are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to local families in need. The event is brought to you by the Village of Crestwood, Crestwood Fire Department, Crestwood Police Department and Crestwood Emergency Management.

The Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center is located at 5331 W. 135th St.