# Holiday Open Gym with Santa — Oak Lawn

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

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Where: Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center (Oak Lawn Park District), 10444 S. Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
- Ages: Children with a grown-up
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Oak Lawn Park District
- Official page: https://bit.ly/HolidayOpenGym
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Oak Lawn Park District opens the gymnastics gym at its Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center for a holiday play session on the first Saturday of December. Children can meet Santa, take part in an indoor snowball fight and spend the rest of the time climbing, jumping and swinging on the gym equipment. Every registered child takes home a goodie bag, and the park district suggests bringing a camera to get a picture with Santa. Grown-ups are required to stay with their children throughout. Advance registration is required, and the park district asks families to sign up early to be sure of a place. The event page does not list a fee or an age range.

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