# Breakfast with Santa — Skokie Exploritorium

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: Exploritorium/Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076
- Ages: All ages; 2 and under eat free
- Price: Fee per person: $20/$22 (Resident/Non-Resident); ages 2 and under free
- Organizer: Skokie Park District
- Official page: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilskokiewt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=333531
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A holiday buffet breakfast at the Oakton Community Center, home of Skokie's Exploritorium children's play space, with Santa visiting tables and taking photos with each family. All adults and children must pre-register, the fee is per person, and children 2 and under eat free. Two hours on a Saturday morning; best for toddlers through early elementary. Questions go to the park district's event coordinator, Alyssa Mergler, by email; bring a phone or camera for the Santa photos.

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