Manteno, IL – Families in Manteno have a festive reason to head downtown this Saturday afternoon as a local business opens its doors for a free holiday celebration featuring Santa Claus.
According to the Manteno Chamber of Commerce, Village Realty – Manteno will host Pictures With Santa on Saturday, December 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its Main Street office. The event is free and open to the public, with children and families invited to stop in at any time during the three-hour window.
The holiday gathering will take place at 63 N. Main St. in Manteno, located in Kankakee County, just south of the Kankakee metro area. Organizers say the event is designed to give families an easy, no-cost way to capture a seasonal memory without traveling far or waiting in long lines.
In addition to complimentary photos with Santa, the afternoon will include holiday coloring activities, snacks, hot cocoa, and Christmas caroling, creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras or phones to capture photos during the visit.
The event is being hosted by Village Realty – Manteno, a member of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce, as part of its annual effort to give back to the local community during the holiday season.
No registration is required, and families may arrive at any point between 1 and 4 p.m. Organizers note that attendance is first-come, first-served.
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