# Christmas in the Valley — Heritage Farm, Schaumburg > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: Heritage Farm at Spring Valley, 201 S. Plum Grove Road, Schaumburg, IL - Ages: All Ages - Price: $3/person or $12/family (Children 2 and younger are free); paid at the event - Organizer: Schaumburg Park District - Official page: https://www.parkfun.com/ - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/christmas-in-the-valley-heritage-farm-schaumburg--listing-03d8aeb0b26d4cc55bd9d64d ## About An 1880s-style Christmas at Schaumburg's living-history Heritage Farm at Spring Valley. Families sample traditional holiday treats, children make old-fashioned crafts, everyone can toast marshmallows and warm up with hot drinks around a bonfire, and Father Christmas visits at Merkle Cabin. Most of the afternoon is outdoors around the farm's historic buildings, so dress for the weather. Admission is paid at the event (no advance registration); children 2 and under are free. Park at St. Matthew Church and follow the signs to the farm. Sponsored by the Spring Valley Nature Club. ## Similar picks in Chicago - [Storytime with the Grinch at Blackberry Farm](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/storytime-with-the-grinch-at-blackberry-farm--listing-a9ebd375aa52530d33caf71c) — Sun, Dec 6 (+2 more dates) · 1:30 PM – 6:15 PM · Blackberry Farm, Aurora · All ages · From $16 · checked Oct 16. At Blackberry Farm in Aurora, the Grinch hosts a story time with cookies, hot cocoa and photo opportunities on Sundays December 6, 13 and 20, in 45-minute sessions from 1:30 p.m… - [Santa's Flight to Schaumburg](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/santa-s-flight-to-schaumburg--listing-3d7dfb23179d6472ddfd97b0) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Schaumburg Regional Airport · All ages · From $35 · checked Oct 24. Santa arrives by helicopter at Schaumburg Regional Airport. Families wait inside the airport hangar with a buffet breakfast or lunch (depending on the slot), holiday music and… - [Santa Photos & Workshop — Frankfort](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/santa-photos-and-workshop-frankfort--listing-9ac97b515649933da0d42dce) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM · Founders Community Center, Frankfort · All ages · From $13 · checked Oct 20. Santa makes a special appearance at Frankfort's Founders Community Center on Saturday, December 5, with crafts, holiday-themed games, cookie decorating and a visit with Santa… - [Winfield Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/winfield-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-ade5c69ff2a58f24a1d146f7) — Sun, Nov 29 · 4:00 PM · Winfield Government Center · checked Oct 21. The Town of Winfield in Lake County, Indiana, lights its Christmas tree on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Winfield Government Center. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with holiday… - [Santa's Naperville Workshop 2026](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/santa-s-naperville-workshop-2026--listing-9b414399c40da4c0dfb2a71d) — Mon, Nov 30 (+20 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Paddleboat Quarry Rentals building, Naperville Riverwalk · All ages · checked Oct 21. The Naperville Park District sets Santa up in a workshop at the Paddleboat Quarry Rentals building on the Naperville Riverwalk for three weeks before Christmas, from Monday… - [Cookies with Santa at Cheney Mansion](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/cookies-with-santa-at-cheney-mansion--listing-d16f01973c0d5291f702d60e) — Wed, Dec 9 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Cheney Mansion, Oak Park · All ages · checked Oct 16. On Wednesday, December 9, children can share cookies with Santa at Cheney Mansion before he leaves on his round-the-world trip. Bring a wish list and a camera for a selfie with… ## More for families - [Christmas and holiday events for kids in Chicago](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/christmas.md) - [This weekend in Chicago](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Chicago](https://grassyknees.com/chicago) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/chicago.md)