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Festival of Lights Opening Night and Kris Kringle Market

Old Town Museum (Bloomingdale) 108 S Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale, IL, United States

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 details about the festivities on the flyer posted. Don't forget the festivities last though December 23 with special holiday programming at the Bloomingdale Park District...

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Metropolitan Square Metropolitan Way and Market Street, Des Plaines, United States

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 at our mailbox! This year’s theme is “Shining Bright" and celebrates everything that makes Des Plaines shine as a City. The mitten tree will be...

Hinsdale Christmas Walk

Downtown Hinsdale Hinsdale, IL, United States

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 & greet with Santa, ride the traditional carousel & trackless train & visit numerous vendors on site with holiday treats and games!   For information...

Free

Christmas Walk

Downtown Geneva IL, United States

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 for the season. Among the twinkling lights and fresh greenery lined streets you will find downtown Geneva to be a holiday destination overflowing with comfort...

Free

Holiday Tree Lighting

Carol Stream Town Center 960 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL, United States

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 8:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to Town Center to share holiday cheer with a seasonal music performance while we wait for Santa to arrive at...

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Warrenville Butterfield Road and Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL, United States

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 Entertainment Provided by Local School Groups Warrenville Holiday Tree Showcase   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to...

Free

Breakfast with Santa

Gower West School 7650 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook, IL, United States

The Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Kiwanis Club presents Pancake Breakfast with Santa. All you can eat pancakes with toppings, sausage, milk, coffee, OJ. Picture opportunity with Santa, Children's crafts, Rudolph's Reindeer Games and Activities, Holiday DJ. $7 per person at the door. No registration required.     For information on more events like this, check out our...

$7

Breakfast With Santa – SOLD OUT

Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge 5901 S County Line Rd, Hinsdale, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Santa is making a last minute stop by The Lodge at KLM Park to check who has been naughty or nice! Join us for an intimate breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This event will include pictures with Santa and an expanded continental breakfast. All participants, including adults and children, must register....

$25 – $30

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