Where Will Santa Be In Mercer County?
The holidays are nearing and families in Mercer County, Illinois are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus.
From festive annual parades to cozy meet-and-greets, there are plenty of opportunities for children to catch a glimpse of the jolly man in the red suit.
Here are some of the places where Santa will be making appearances in MerCo for 2024!
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3rd Annual Holiday Open House & Bake Sale
You will find Santa on December 4th at the Mercer County Health Department’s 3rd Annual Holiday Open House & Bake Sale. He will be making his stop 3:30-6 pm! Be sure to have some hot chocolate and take a look at the bake sale while you’re there.
Santa will be making a stop at Aledo Main Street’s Holly Days event on December 6th!
Arrive around 5:30 pm to enjoy the electric parade and grab a cup of hot chocolate while you experience Historic Downtown Aledo.
Photos with Santa & Open House
Where will Santa go next? Catch him at the New Kingdom Trailriders in Sherrard! From 10-1 pm on the 7th, you can stop by one of the photo stations for a photo with the man in the big red suit.
You can catch Santa on the 7th at the New Boston Community Center from 1-4 pm! Warm up with some hot chocolate and enjoy cookies and goodie bags while you visit with Santa.
If you’d like to send a letter, his mailbox will be open! All letters with a return address will receive a letter back from Santa (no stamps required).
During the same day on the 7th, Santa will be making a stop at the Viola Christmas Walk! You will be able to see him at the Viola Fire Department from 11-1pm.
Keep missing Santa? We’ve got you covered! On December 8th, from 1-3 pm, he will be at the Sherrard Fire Station joined by a special guest!
Santa's visit to Martin Tractor
There’s still time to tell Santa what you want this year. From 10-12 pm on the 14th, he will be stopping by Martin Tractor in Aledo, Illinois! Take some photos, have a few treats, and enter in for the door prizes.
Don't miss out on the chance to create cherished memories and add a touch of magic to your family's festivities in MerCo.
You can find upcoming events on our event calendar all year.
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