After canceling last year’s holiday events due to the pandemic, Deer Park Town Center is thrilled to host the return of Santa’s arrival and fireworks show among many other holiday events and activities they have planned for the weeks ahead. It all starts with Santa’s return and the magical tree lighting at 6 p.m. this Saturday, November 13th!
SANTA’ S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING
Enjoy a special performance by Those Funny Little People starting at 6PM! Santa arrives in the fire truck following the performance and count down with Santa as he turns on the holiday lights. Don’t miss the magical fireworks show with a finale honoring our veterans.
LETTERS TO SANTA CONTEST
Children ages 5-12 can write letters to Santa for a chance to win a ride on the fire truck with Santa at Deer Park Town Centers’ holiday fireworks show. All letters must be dropped off at the Barnes & Noble mailbox, located in the children’s department by Thursday, November 11th. The letter template can be downloaded HERE.
VISITS & PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Santa will be available for socially distant visits and free contactless photos until 8:30PM. A photographer will be on-site and photos will be posted in an album on the Deer Park Town Center Facebook page within 72 hours after the event. Kids who visit with Santa will receive free antler headbands and a free pouch of magical reindeer food, while supplies last. Photos with Santa take place outdoors, near the tree. Please be courteous, one photo per family with personal camera permitted.
FIREWORKS
Fireworks show by J&M Displays Inc., begins at approximately 6:30pm. Arrive early, parking lots fill up fast. Event takes place near the traffic circle. Please note that areas behind the movie theatre to behind Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn will be closed due to the fireworks safety perimeter, no vehicle or pedestrian access.
THE GLOW ZONE
Stand out at the event and light the way for Santa! Look for the Glow Zone mobile carts at the event and choose from a variety of holiday themed light up necklaces, hats and wands, available for purchase.
Event and fireworks are weather permitting.
If you can’t make Santa’s return this year, be sure to mark your calendars with these additional events happening at Deer Park Town Center this holiday season.
TOYS FOR TOTS
From now through December 10th, Deer Park Town Center is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Donations for kids of all ages are welcome and should be dropped off at the Center Office at Suite 133, open Mon-Fri from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
You’re also welcome to join the Stuff a Squad for Toys For Tots event from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, December 5th. Deer Park Town Center and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to host a public drop off “Stuff A Squad” event to collect donations for Toys For Tots. The Lake County Sheriff’s squad car will be located near Athleta and Noodles & Co. from Noon-4PM on Sunday, December 5. .
Shoppers can drop off new and unwrapped toys and place their donations into the squad car. Donations for kids of all ages are welcome. New, unwrapped toys can be conveniently purchased at Barnes & Noble Deer Park.
BLACK FRIDAY GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY
Starting at 10 a.m. on Black Friday, November 26th, the first 100 shoppers in line will receive a goodie bag that contains one gift card to a random store or restaurant at Deer Park Town Center. The gift card values vary ranging from $10-$50, including movie tickets. Gift card giveaway takes place on the sidewalk across from Pottery Barn. Shoppers may line up no earlier than 9:30 a.m. and must be 18 years or older, and present, to receive a goodie bag.
DEER PARK COCOA CLASSIC 5K
Registration is now open for the annual Cocoa Classic 5K coming up on Saturday, December 11th, with proceeds benefitting Mane in Heaven miniature therapy horses’ organization. The course is entirely on paved streets and paths, and hot cocoa is waiting for runners at the finish line!
Deer Park Town Center welcomes all to join them throughout the season in celebrating holidays with an exciting lineup of free events open for all ages as well as multiple opportunities to give back to our local Deer Park community.
Events and fireworks are weather permitting. For more information, please visit ShopDeerParkTownCenter.com/events.
About Deer Park Town Center
Located at the corner of Rand Road and Long Grove Road in Deer Park, Illinois, Deer Park Town Center is a one-stop destination for shopping and dining featuring more than 70 premier retail, restaurant and service brands. As the dominant center in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, Deer Park Town Center is pedestrian-friendly and, in addition to coveted national retail options, offers seasonal events and annual celebrations for the whole family to enjoy. Learn more at ShopDeerParkTownCenter.com.