# Santa's Workshop — Schaumburg

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

- When: Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL
- Ages: All Ages
- Price: $20 Resident/$25 Non-Resident
- Organizer: Schaumburg Park District
- Official page: https://www.parkfun.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A Friday-evening holiday workshop at the Schaumburg Community Recreation Center where children decorate Christmas cookies, write letters to Santa, make festive crafts and play holiday-themed games, with snacks provided. Children must stay with an adult and both must register. A hands-on, crafty two hours that suits preschoolers through upper elementary. Resident registration opened Oct. 5 and non-resident registration Oct. 12, and the fee is charged per person, so count every child and adult when you sign up.

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