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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...

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...

Holiday Tree Lighting

Bartlett Park Oak and North Avenues, Bartlett, IL, United States

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...

Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Aurora Aurora, IL, United States

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

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, 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...

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...

Free
Event Series Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Downtown Long Grove 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL, United States

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during our Vintage Holidays season. Passengers are invited to sit back and take in the nostalgia of our historic downtown as...

$15

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