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Holiday Walk

La Grange Village Hall 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL, United States

11am- 8:45pm: FREE shopping trollies available from Central Business District to the West End, sponsored by Mattingly Paint 4pm: Holiday sing-along with Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra in La Grange Village Hall 4pm- 8pm: Ice Sculptures, Kiddie Train, Petting Zoo & Pony Rides open in the Central Business District - Petting Zoo & Pony Rides are...

Lights of Lisle

Lisle Village Hall 925 Burlington Ave, Lisle, IL, United States

Create some lasting memories by celebrating the season in Lisle! Visit downtown Lisle on December 7, 2024 to join in holiday tradition and share the merriment! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will greet visitors to the Museums at Lisle Station Park, there will be a Santa Parade, holiday crafts, hot chocolate, the annual Merry on Main...

Free

Holiday Recital at Franklin Park Ice Arena

Franklin Park Ice Arena 9711 Waveland Avenue, Franklin Park, United States

The Holiday Recital has become a local tradition for kicking off the holiday. Be sure to reserve December 7 and 8 for the performances of our annual holiday recital. You’ll enjoy the talents of young skaters as they perform to music of the season. We promise to lift your spirits and help you celebrate the...

Free

Frosty Fest

Downtown West Chicago 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL, United States

Join the City of West Chicago in its historic downtown area for West Chicago's annual winter festival, Frosty Fest. Each year the event kicks off with the City’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony followed by a number of fun activities for all ages to enjoy. If you’re looking for a fun event to greet the holiday...

Tree Lighting

Bolingbrook Village Hall 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Kick off the 2024 Winter Walk! More details to follow.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Places to See Santa.

Free

Holly Days

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 7 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free

Frosty and Friends Parade

Downtown Westmont Cass Avenue & West Quincy Street, Westmont, IL, United States

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days Winter Festival! We officially kick off the month-long festival on Saturday, December 7 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5PM and proceed down Cass Ave....

Free

Making Spirits Bright

Riverfront Park (North Aurora) 25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL, United States

A holly jolly holiday season is upon us and we’re kicking it off with the annual Making Spirits Bright event! Please join us on Saturday, December 7 at North Aurora Riverfront Park for a festival full of holiday and community spirit! The event begins with a Holiday Vehicle Parade and this year you can be...

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