If you’re already looking forward to the holidays, there’s a Christmas theme park in East Dundee, Illinois that will curve your obsession. You’ll be instantly transported to the North Pole when you visit the very popular Santa’s Village. Check it out:

In business since 1958, Santa's Village in northeast Illinois is a locally-known amusement park with roots that go back to sunny California. An original version of this unique holiday-themed attraction opened in San Bernardino County six weeks before Disneyland.
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This Christmas theme park is open May through October each year and features a wealth of activities.
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The man who opened the place grew up without getting to celebrate this holiday due to extreme poverty and wanted to create a world where it could exist nearly every day. The Chicagoland area was chosen for this amusement park due to it being the home of the World's Fair.
There are a plethora of rides at this park that will blow you away. Some are Christmas-themed such as the Snowball Ride, Kringle's Convoy, and Santa's Tree House Slide.
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There is also the Alaskan Railway which may make you feel like you're on a summer version of the Polar Express. It's always Christmas at the unique Santa's Village Azoosment Park.
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Additional rides and attractions include games, roller coasters, a gift shop, and more. Favorites include bumper cars, the sea dragon, the carousel, tilt-a-whirl, Wacky Worm, and Balloon Race.
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There are even animal attractions to view at this Christmas theme park. Deer, caribou, parakeets, tortoises, and many other friends live here.
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Show up later in the day or stay until nightfall to view this gorgeous park when it is lit up at night. A full day of fun culminates in the magic of a light show at this festive place.
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Admission for the park changes each year, so check the website for current pricing. Tickets can be purchased online to save time when entering the park.
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From the day after Thanksgiving until the week before Christmas, Santa's Village in Illinois hosts its Magical Christmas Drive-Thru. Held on select nights, visiting during the holiday season has become one of the most magical Christmas traditions in Illinois.

Take a look at this video by @keepingupindisney:

Have you ever visited Santa’s Village Azoosment Park in Illinois? If so, what time of year was it? Have you ever visited during the holiday season? If you’ve ever been to this Christmas theme park, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us in the comments.

For more information on rides, tickets, and events, head to the Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park website and give the Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park Facebook page a follow for updates.

Address: 601 Dundee Avenue, East Dundee, IL, 60118

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Holiday Traditions In Illinois

Melissa M. | November 12, 2023

What are some holiday traditions in Illinois?

Among the holiday traditions in Illinois are the following:

  • Pick out and cut down your own Christmas tree.
  • Hide a pickle ornament in the tree. The first one to find it on Christmas morning gets to open the first present!
  • Decorate your home as well as your car.
  • Shop at a Christmas market and join in on the festivities.
  • Find a Christmas train to ride. 

Check out these holiday traditions in Illinois.

What are some of the best Christmas towns in Illinois?

Among the best Christmas towns in Illinois are the following:

  • Tuscola, Illinois: Located in Central Illinois, Tuscola has all sorts of festivities as well as ice skating.
  • Chicago, Illinois: The state’s largest city really knows how to celebrate the holiday season, and in a big way! From a Christmas market to ice skating, holiday music and theatrical performances, shopping, holiday light displays, and more, you really don’t have to leave the city to get into the spirit of the season!
  • Galena, Illinois: Charming any time of year, Galena is as charming as ever during the holiday season. This is where you can experience a good ol’ fashioned Christmas.

Check out many more Christmas towns in Illinois to make your holiday season merry and bright,

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