Holiday Bear Factory Workshop

Skip the chaotic mall crowds and step into Santa’s Workshop!

Join us for an unforgettable holiday tradition where your little one fluffs, stuffs, and adopts their very own 16” holiday bestie, meets Santa for photos, and enjoys festive holiday treats in a cozy, welcoming setting.

📅 Event Information

• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Check-in begins at 11:45 AM)
• Location: Chicago Park District Community Room (Exact facility address sent in your confirmation email)
• Ages: Recommended for children ages 3–12
• Chaperone Policy: Parents and adult chaperones attend completely FREE with a participating child!

🧸 What Every Builder Ticket Includes:

• Choose & Stuff a 16” Holiday Plush: Pick from our festive holiday collection (Jolly Gingerbread, Silver Antler Reindeer, Frosty Snowman, Old Saint Nick, or Classic Teddy Bear). Plush styles are chosen first-come, first-served at check-in!
• Wishing Heart Ceremony: Make a secret wish on a plush heart to place inside before sealing your buddy forever.
• DIY Mini T-Shirt Decorating: Personalize a custom mini tee for your bear using fabric markers and holiday stencils.
• Official Adoption Certificate: Name your bestie and complete their official holiday adoption papers.
• Meet & Greet + Photos with Santa: Take unrushed, personalized photos with Santa using your own smartphone or camera.
• Festive Cocoa Bar & Lunch: Hot chocolate with mini marshmallows, sprinkles, and treats, plus mini hoagies, all-beef hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
• Interactive Table Fun: Holiday coloring activity placemats, games, and Christmas music.

🎟️ Ticket Options

• Early Bird Builder Pass ($40.00): Complete workshop experience. (Price increases to $50 after Friday, November 27!)
• VIP Builder Pass ($50.00): Complete workshop experience PLUS your choice of a premium holiday wardrobe outfit (holiday jumpsuit or princess coat) to dress your plushie on-site!
• Adult Chaperone "Stuff-a-Bear" Add-On ($25.00): Reserved strictly for attending parents/guardians who want to build their own 16" holiday plush alongside their child. (Adults who just want to supervise enter free!)

*Strictly capped at 25 child builders to ensure a comfortable experience and plenty of time with Santa. Payment plans (Shop Pay Installments, Afterpay, Sezzle) are available at checkout.*