River North Pole at Trump Chicago: A festive fete to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Trump Chicago will host its annual River North Pole event on Saturday, November 18, from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event will benefit children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Enjoy a holiday indoor-themed fete with treats for the entire family. Children will enjoy interactive rides on the royal express train, a petting zoo with reindeer, a delicious hot chocolate station with holiday-themed sweet treats and photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! (See list of activations that will be up through Jan. 6)

While parents enjoy delicious savory bites and holiday-themed cocktails, festive Elves will help children to write letters to Santa Claus at a kids’ craft station. Dance to your favorite holiday songs performed by festive Carolers. All proceeds at the River North Pole event will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

• Adults (21+) $100/person
• Children (4-20) $55/person
• Children (3 and Under) Complimentary
• Add on: Design Your Holiday Sweater-Making Workshop $40/person (KIDS SIZES ONLY)
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• Add a personal touch to your holiday attire! Both kids and adults can unleash their creativity and craft their very own festive sweaters. Trump Chicago will provide all the materials you need, including plain sweaters, fabric paint, glitter, and an array of holiday-themed decorations. Enjoy a special prize for the most creative sweater!
• Do not miss:

• 11:40 a.m. Gingerbread Express Elevator Ribbon Cutting by the family of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
• 1 1:45 a.m. Lobby Christmas Tree Lighting
• 1 1:55 a.m. Welcome speech by Managing Director, Gabriel Constantin and the family of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

All sales are final and not refundable. Children under age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: 401 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 | Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Riverside Gallery and Riverside Room located near the hotel's lobby.

Remember to visit the Gingerbread Express Elevator. The hotel has designated one special elevator traveling up to the hotel’s signature restaurant, Terrace 16, that will be decked in everyone’s favorite holiday indulgences – gingerbread, candy canes and more sweet treats. Envisioned by the hotel's Pastry Team, guests who ride the Gingerbread Express will be greeted by the sweet aromas of the season, celebratory holiday music and more than 1,300 gingerbread bricks made in-house. It’s the most joyful ride of the season!

Additionally, do not miss a chance to visit our Gingerbread Holiday Pop-Up Shop made of real gingerbread and located at Terrace 16 restaurant. Offering Trump Chicago’s signature holiday spiced cookies and festive treats carefully crafted by their Pastry Team. All proceeds will benefit the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dinner reservations can be made in advance at Terrace 16 which features American cuisine and an attractive children's menu that will satisfy the fussiest toddler. (Call 312-588-8030 or go to opentable.com to confirm your reservation.)

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