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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...
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...
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 Santa’s sleigh or in the giant snow globe. Slide down the inflatable slide for a nominal fee. Take a mule-drawn wagon ride around the park....
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 from the food trucks. See live reindeer, ice sculpture and some Disney characters. 5 p.m.- Santa arrives with Mrs. Claus and his elves. The Bartlett...
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 in Downtown Aurora invites the community to enjoy art, music, food, theater, and more on the first Friday of the month. First Friday venues have...
Purchase a mug and a button to participate. Attendees receive samples of hot chocolate at participating venues.
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 Walk & Market have to offer including strolling carolers, horse drawn wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, refreshments, a visit with Santa, and of course - Holiday...
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, refreshments, and other festivities. Residents are invited to bring the whole family to this free event and enjoy hot chocolate, caroling, and lots of holiday...
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