# Santa's Flight to Schaumburg > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Where: Schaumburg Regional Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg, IL - Ages: All Ages - Price: $35 Residents/$40 Non-Residents (children 2 and younger free) - Organizer: Schaumburg Park District - Official page: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/schaumburg/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=Santa%27s%20Flight&viewMode=list - 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/santa-s-flight-to-schaumburg--listing-3d7dfb23179d6472ddfd97b0 ## About 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 crafts; as Santa approaches, the hangar doors open so children can watch the helicopter land. Santa then comes inside to greet children and pose for photos. Slots: Saturday, Dec. 5 lunch only (1–3 p.m.), and Sunday, Dec. 6 breakfast (9–11 a.m.) or lunch (1–3 p.m.). Hangar doors open 30 minutes before each start; the line often runs outdoors, so dress warmly, and seating is first-come, first-served. 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