It's not quite Thanksgiving yet but already folks are getting prepped for Christmas.

And in Forest Park that means that two special Park District events are almost at hand.

The ever-popular Deck-A-Tree will be from Monday Dec. 3 to Thursday Dec. 6 at the park district headquarters, 7501 W. Harrison St. Trees will remain on display throughout the month.

Groups or individuals may decorate their own tree. Here's the deal: the park district will provide the tree and electricity. Make those ornaments nature friendly. The cost will be $35 before Nov. 22 for residents and $45 for non-residents. After that the cost goes up to $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents.  

If you prefer for someone at the park district to decorate for you, here's the package: the park district will provide the tree, lights, ornaments and will even do it up. The cost of this Winter Wonderland package is $65 for residents before Nov. 22 and $80 for non-residents. After that the cost goes up to $75 for residents and $90 for non-residents.

Resident fee applies to Forest Park residents, groups or businesses.

How about eating breakfast with the Big Guy? Get your seat now for Breakfast
with Santa, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15 at the park district headquarters. Kids not only get a hearty meal but get to meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa.

Seats are limited. It's $5 for residents; $10 for non-residents.

For more information about either of these two events, call the park district at 708-366-7500.