Santa Tracker: Where to Find the Big Guy This Weekend

What's more exciting and/or terrifying for a kid than meeting Santa Claus?

If you want to get a photo you'll cherish or give your child a shot to tell Santa what he or she wants for Christmas, here's where you can find the big guy around the Lincoln-Way area.

Hover over a snowflake on the map to see Santa's location, and click on the snowflake for more event details.

Thursday, Dec. 1

, Frankfort: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Annual holiday tree lighting with refreshments and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. More info.

Saturday, Dec. 3

, Frankfort: Dec. 3, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. $5 ticket for breakfast with Santa.

, New Lenox: 9 a.m. to noon. Take a photo with Santa and get a free digital copy.

, New Lenox: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have your pet take a photo with Santa. $5 per print, and digital copies are emailed. All photo proceeds and raffle donations will benefit the Crossroads Shih Tzu Rescue.

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate to TLC Animal Shelters and get a free photo with Santa.

, Frankfort: Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $7.50 per ticket for lunch with Santa. More info.

Sunday, Dec. 4

, New Lenox: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come by for entertainment, treats, a tree lighting and, of course, Santa.

Saturday, Dec. 10

: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate to TLC Animal Shelters and get a free photo with Santa.

, New Lenox: 10 a.m. REGISTER BY DEC. 1. Santa will visit while families make crafts, listen to music and enjoy treats. $6 per child, $9 per adult.

, New Lenox: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa visits the bank between 11 and 1 while other activites run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

, Frankfort: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Santa and Frosty the Snowman for lunch, including a storyteller and a photo. REGISTER BY DEC. 7. $8-13. More info.

Sunday, Dec. 11

, Frankfort: Your pets can take a photo with Santa, with all proceeds going to the Animal Welfare Society. Schedule an appointment at 815-806-8081.

, Frankfort: The Pickwick Tea Room is having tea with Santa. Get your reservations for Sunday 12/11 or next Sunday, 12/18. Space is limited and filling up. (815) 806-8140. Both events are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17

: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The fire district invites the community to a pancake breakfast, and Santa will be the special guest.

, New Lenox: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bank hosts its open house, along with snacks, carols and a visit from Santa.

: Dec. 17 and Dec. 18: Noon to 2 p.m. at  The store doesn't have its own listing because it went up in November and will be down by the end of the month. It's a weird thing, and I'm doing a small piece on it Tuesday. But you can use the Trolley Barn link for it.

Sunday, Dec. 18

, Tinley Park: Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. $15 ticket includes breakfast with Santa and tokens for play on indoor attractions.

, Frankfort: The Pickwick Tea Room is having tea with Santa. Get your reservations for Sunday 12/11 or next Sunday, 12/18. Space is limited and filling up. (815) 806-8140. Both events are 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

: Dec. 17 and Dec. 18: Noon to 2 p.m. at  The store doesn't have its own listing because it went up in November and will be down by the end of the month. It's a weird thing, and I'm doing a small piece on it Tuesday. But you can use the Trolley Barn link for it.

, New Lenox: Come by for a dinner with Santa. The pizza joint will offer a chance to hang with Santa from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Do you have a visit from Santa coming up? Add it to our events calendar and include a link in the comments section below.