The movie "Fred Claus, Brother of Santa" was filmed in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Filming Locations:

410 N Michigan Avenue

In the movie

Scene where Fred tries to drive away in his car, and carolers are singing on the street.

In reality

The scene was filmed on the street near the Wrigley Building and the Michigan Avenue Bridge in Chicago.

North Bridge Shops

In the movie

Scene where Fred, chased by several angry Santas, runs into a shopping mall.

In reality

The scene was filmed at the North Bridge Shops, once known as Westfield North Bridge, an upscale urban shopping and entertainment district in Chicago, Illinois, located at 520 N. Michigan Avenue. Its anchor store is Nordstrom. Its name is primarily associated with its location in the nine-block North Bridge complex and the literal distinction of the mall, which includes four-level enclosed bridges over East Grand Avenue and North Rush Street.

6788 N Jean Avenue (house)

In the movie

Scene where Fred gives a little girl some "Fred's advice."

In reality

The scene was filmed on a street in a neighborhood of private homes. Incidentally, a few blocks east of this location stands Kevin McCallister's house.

430 N Clark Street

In the movie

Scene where Fred and Wanda talk on the street.

In reality

The scene was filmed on the street, near a Starbucks in downtown Chicago.

750 N Michigan Avenue

In the movie

Scene where Fred tries to get money from people as a bell ringer.

In reality

The scene was filmed on East Chicago Avenue, which is practically in the city center.