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Mark Your Calendars: Santa Comes To Woodridge on December 2nd

The Woodridge Special Events Committee has sponsored this event for over 50 years. The first 200 children will receive FREE Gift bags

Once again the Woodridge Special Events Committee (WSEC) is sponsoring a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa will arrive on Saturday, December 2nd at 11:00am by Woodridge Police escort at the St. Scholastica Parish Activity Center (7800 Janes Avenue, Woodridge). Children can meet with Santa from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Parents are welcome to take their own photos of their children with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Letters to Santa will be accepted and the first 200 children will receive a FREE Gift Bag from Santa.

Light refreshments and Snacks will be available for purchase. Craft tables will allow children to make a craft while waiting to see Santa.

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In order to provide an orderly process, numbered tickets will be issued - the first to come will be the first to see Santa.

The WSEC consists of an all-volunteer committee who also provide residents with the 4th of July celebration at Castaldo Park. The Santa visit to Woodridge has been a wonderful traditional event for both young and old. We look forward to seeing you on December 2nd.

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