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Holiday Walk

Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

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...

Free

Wheaton Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

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...

Free

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, United States

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.

Free

Park Ridge Winterfest

Park Ridge City Hall 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge, United States

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...

Live Nativity

First Presbyterian Church (Glen Ellyn) 550 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

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 everyoneβ€”come when you can and make it part of your holiday night out! For information on more events like...

Free

Holiday Parade of Lights

Downtown Naperville 55 South Main Street, Naperville, IL, United States

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...

Free
Event Series Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot Workshop

Home Depot (check your local store)

Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  November 2 - Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe November 30 - Cocoa Ornament December 7 - Holiday Snow Globe January 4 - Piggy Bank February 1 - Valentines Candy Box

Free
Event Series Wheaton French Market

Wheaton French Market

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Fresh flowers, artisan foods, music.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free

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