Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
Dec 19, 2026
Hot Chocolate with Santa at Bell
Date and Time:
Dec 19, 2026
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Fee
$0.00
Age Range
All Ages
Categories:
Holidays , Night Out in the Parks 
Description
Join us for a festive and cozy afternoon with Santa at Bell Park! Enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa while children share their holiday wishes, snap a selfie, and spend time with the jolly man himself. This free event is a delightful way to celebrate the season with family, in partnership with Alderman Gilbert Villegas of Chicago’s 36th Ward. We can’t wait to make holiday memories together—don’t miss it!