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Santa’s Wonderland Comes to Bass Pro Shops

when: Nov 11, 2017 - Dec 24, 2017 at 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

where: Bass Pro Shops & Outdoor World, 709 Janes Ave., Bolingbrook; 6112 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee; 1000 Bass Pro Dr., East Peoria; 6425 Daniel Burnham Dr., Portage, IN, Citywide

cost: Free

ages: All ages

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Santa’s Wonderland returns to Bass Pro Shops and Chicago-area families are invited to enjoy this magical Christmas village offering free photos with Santa and free family holiday activities including fun crafts and games. Features include rustic Christmas cabins, holiday characters and live elves set amongst a dazzling backdrop of snow-covered hills and illuminated Christmas trees. The Santa’s Wonderland Christmas village offers remote control trucks, laser/ foam toy arcade, Lincoln Logs building area and much more. Kids can also spend time at one of the activity tables where they can write a letter to Santa, color and do fun crafts, all for free.

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