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Holiday Events
special events
Pleant Home
Oak Park
Conservatory
Cheney Mansion
Holiday Events!
Save the Date!
Registration for our popular
Holdiay Events opens for
residents on Saturday, October 1,
at 8:30am. Non-resident
registration is October 8.
More details info at
pdop.org/holidayevents
Holidays Around the World!
Friday, Dec 9, 6:30-8:00P
All "aboard" Flight 1225 on Holiday Airlines for your
chance to experience Holiday traditions in different
countries and cultures. Let Pleasant Home be your
"globe" as you make your way to each "country" for
cras, traditions and treats. Ages 5+
Res Fee $25 - Fee $30
Make Your Own Gingerbread
House!
Saturday, Dec 10, 11:00A-1:00P or
2:00-4:00P
Grab your family and purchase a table at beautiful
Pleasant Home to decorate your own Holiday
Gingerbread House. We will have a light lunch to
help power you through your creative blocks. Once
finished, pose for a family selfie in the Great Hall of
Pleasant Home. Price is per table per family.
All Ages
Per Table: Res Fee $130 - Fee $150
Father Christmas
Saturday, Dec 17
10:00-11:00A • 11:00A-12:00P • 12:00-1:00P
Travel back in time and visit Father Christmas at
Pleasant Home this holiday season. is Victorian-
themed event will have something for everyone in
your family. From hot chocolate, to stories by the
fireplace, to holiday goodies!
All Ages
Res Fee $21 - Fee $26
Breakfast, Lunch & Tea with
Santa!
Saturday, Dec 3, Breakfast, 9:00A-10:30A •
Lunch, 11:30A-1:00P • Tea, 2:30-4:00P
Join Santa and his elves for this wonderful family
tradition of music and a visit with Santa. Please bring
a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Sarah's Inn
here in Oak Park. All Ages
Per Person: Res Fee $32 - Fee $41
The Santa Trolley!
Sunday, Dec 4 & 11, 9:15A • 10:15A
11:15A • 12:15P • 1:15P • 2:15P
All aboard! While you wait to board the trolley, you
can enjoy "elvish" games and activities or tour the
beautiful showrooms at Oak Park Conservatory.
While en route to the North Pole, your Head Elf will
help get you in the Holiday spirit with festive songs
to sing! Santa and Mrs. Claus await your arrival at
beautiful Cheney Mansion along with entertainment,
beverages and cookies! All Ages
Per Person: Res Fee $23 - Fee $28
Pet Photos with Santa
Saturday, Dec 10
9:15A • 9:30A • 9:45A • 10:15A • 10:30A •
10:45A • 11:15A • 11:30A • 11:45A • 12:15P
12:30P • 12:45P
Santa will be waiting for you and your four-legged
family member in the Greenhouse on the grounds of
Cheney Mansion to capture your holiday photo for
the whole family! All Ages
Res Fee $25 - Fee $30
Cookies with Santa!
Wednesday, Dec 7
5:00-6:00P • 6:00-7:00P • 7:00-8:00P
Join the Holiday countdown at Cheney Mansion and
have some cookies with Santa before he embarks on
his annual journey around the world. Bring your wish
list and your camera and snap a selfie with jolly Old
St. Nick! Our 7:00P timeslot will feature a darker skin
Santa. All Ages
Res Fee $9 - Fee $12
Sensory Sensitive Cookies with
Santa!
Wednesday, Dec 14
5:00-6:00P • 6:00-7:00P • 7:00-8:00P
e Park District of Oak Park and WSSRA welcome
families in need of sensory-specific events to visit
with Santa! Take a photo with Santa and enjoy
appropriate activites, cookies, and beverages while
you wait. All Ages
Res Fee $9 - Fee $12
Little Helpers Workshop
Friday, Dec 16, 6:30-8:00P
Parents, need to finish last mintue shopping? Drop off
your little helpe, where they can enjoy a kid-friendly
dinner while also rotating through stations including
toy testing, games, cras and special treats for Santa
to pack into his sleigh. Ages 4-8
Res Fee $22 - Fee $27
Holiday Open House
at Cheney Mansion
Wednesday, Dec 21, 3:00-8:00P
Come and view the beautiful holiday decorations at
Cheney Mansion. A suggested $2 donation or non-
perishable food item is requested for entry. is is a
drop-in program. All Ages
Candlelight Walk
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, Dec 2-4
5:30-7:30P
Enjoy the beauty of the season with a Candlelight
Walk. Children can have a magical experience seeing
Santa in our greenhouse in Mrs. Claus's holiday
garden and have their photo taken with Santa
amongst the beautiful poinsettias. Drop your wishlist
in his mailbox and receive a special pre-packaged gi
from Santa! Shop our Winter Greens Market outside
in our garden and poinsettia sale. Registration is
required in advance. All Ages
Res Fee $9 - Fee $12