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Event Series Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Sheila Ray Adult Center 225 E Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village

Get into the holiday spirit while shopping at our annual Holiday Bazaar! Bring the whole family for a photo opportunity with the Grinch on Sat, Dec 2 from 10-12pm! The...

Free

Family Ornament Decorating

Westmont Public Library 428 North Cass, Westmont

Create two bird-friendly tree ornaments—one for yourself and one for the Library’s Holly Days tree!

Free

Discovery Tots

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook

Explore simple STEAM stations that allow adult and child pairs to discover new sensory experiences in a safe environment! (18 months–5 years with an adult)

Free

Festival of Lights Opening Night and Kris Kringle Market

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale

This year's Festival of Lights Opening Night & Park Lighting Ceremony is set for Friday, December 1. There's free activities for everyone to enjoy! Mark your calendars. Read all the...

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines

Join us for live entertainment, a special appearance by Santa, and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole...

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale

This is a treasured kickoff event to the holiday season. Join us as we head to the downtown business district to welcome Santa, enjoy the holiday tree lighting ceremony, meet...

Free

Snow Much Fun

Veterans Memorial Park (Westmont) 55 E Richmond St, Westmont

Whether there is snow or no snow, you are bound to have a fun time celebrating the frosty spirit of winter. Enjoy some holiday cheer when you take selfies in...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett

5 to 8 p.m.- Ride through downtown Bartlett in a horse-drawn wagon. Enjoy cookies, cocoa, the DJ spinning holiday music and the warmth from the fire pits. Grab a bite...

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Downtown Aurora Aurora

First Fridays is a night of art, fun, music, dance, and community at local businesses and venues in downtown Aurora on the first Friday evening of the month. First Fridays...

Free

Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Aurora Aurora

Purchase a mug and a button to participate. Attendees receive samples of hot chocolate at participating venues.

Holiday Walk and Market

Downtown Clarendon Hills Prospect Street, Clarendon Hills

The Clarendon Hills Holiday Walk kicks off with Local Merchant Shopping beginning at 5pm, and the Tree lighting at 6pm in front of Village Hall. Enjoy all that the Holiday...

Free

Tree Lighting

Memorial Park (La Grange Park) 132 West Oak Avenue, La Grange Park

The Village’s annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. The celebration, led by Village President Jim Discipio, will include performances,...

Free

Christmas Walk

Downtown Geneva IL

Our annual Christmas Walk begins Christmas in Geneva with the arrival of Carolers, Santa Lucia and Santa Claus. The courthouse lawn becomes illuminated with lights, our Great Tree and HOPE...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream

The Village of Carol Stream is excited to announce the Holiday Tree Lighting event, hosted in partnership with the Carol Stream Park District on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 to...

Free

Polar Express: A Movie Night – SOLD OUT

Kies Recreation Center 155 E St Charles Road, Elmhurst

All aboard! Join us for a movie night featuring an all-time classic, Polar Express! Wear your favorite PJs and get ready to experience some holiday magic! The evening will include...

Holly Days

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville

Santa’s Arrival Parade Mayor Brummel Lighting the City Holiday Tree Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides Warm Up by One of Our Fire Pits Hot Chocolate & Cookies Visit with Santa...

Free

Palatine Concert Band Holiday Concert

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine

The Palatine Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe, performs a selection of traditional and contemporary works for band on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7pm at Cutting...

$3 – $9

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