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Ever wonder what the REAL story is behind Jesus' birth? Come out to our FREE live walk-through nativity where we take you on a Journey to Bethlehem to meet the people who were there. Tours continuously run Friday-Sunday, 4:30-6:30pm and last about 15 minutes. This even is accessible to all and features complimentary snacks and...
St. Charles Holiday Homecoming is one of the Midwest's most spectacular holiday events. Come to the most magical celebration to kick off your holiday season with the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the Electric Christmas Parade, a Holiday movie, and other themed holiday activities on Saturday.
Celebrate the holiday season in downtown Glen Ellyn as Santa lights the Christmas tree. 5:00pm - Families can begin gathering on Main Street. 5:45 - 7:45pm - Toy soldier stiltwalker 6:00pm - Santa lights the tree 6:30 - 8:30pm - Downtown Black Friday Shopping and pictures/hot chocolate with Santa at the Fire Station For...
The tradition continues; join us for the annual Wheaton Christmas Parade for a magical evening of lights, music, and community Downtown Wheaton. The parade will travel from Wheaton Avenue at Wesley Street south to Front Street, turning east (left) on Front Street, and finishing at Cross Street. Immediately following the parade, head over to the...
Visit with Santa, caroling, entertainment, and refreshments. Free Admission. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa and Holiday Walks and Tree Lighting Ceremonies.
6:00 PM : Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive on a firetruck at City Hall. Mayor Marty Maloney welcomes Santa & Mrs. Claus and the community. Tree lighting in Hodges Park. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Individual visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus in City Hall. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Trolley rides between Uptown and...
Heading to the downtown tree lighting? Capture the wonder of the season at the First Pres Live Nativity. Just steps away from downtown enjoy live animals, cocoa and cookies. This event is free and open to everyone—come when you can and make it part of your holiday night out! For information on more events like...
The Rotary Club of Naperville is hosting the 2024 Parade of Lights in partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance. The parade will travel through the heart of downtown Naperville on Friday, November 29th under the beautiful twinkling lights. Distinctly focused on delighting children of all ages, parade goers will enjoy an evening of brightly lit...
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