Bartlett Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Bartlett and surrounding areas
Bartlett transforms for the Christmas season with glowing Christmas lights, lively performances, and family activities around the downtown plaza and Bartlett Nature Center. Attend the Holiday Shopping Blitz and local concerts, stroll illuminated streets, and enjoy seasonal decorations that bring the community together. With holiday attractions ranging from staged shows to outdoor lights tours and kids’ events, Bartlett offers plenty of things to do for a festive family outing.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsHoliday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
Christmas Lights
15 eventsOver 3 million synchronized holiday lights in a drive-thru.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsMariah Carey's "Christmas Time" concert tour
Christmas Parties
7 eventsBrunch with Santa Claus
Other Christmas Activities
43 eventsCommunity lighting ceremony and electric Christmas parade.
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Mariah Carey's Christmas Time
(Rosemont)
Mariah Carey's "Christmas Time" concert tour
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Holiday Homecoming Lighting of the Lights Ceremony
(St. Charles)
Community lighting ceremony and electric Christmas parade.
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St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Weekend
(St. Charles)
Kick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive events.
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Santa's Village Magical Christmas Drive-Thru Experience
(East Dundee)
Over 3 million synchronized holiday lights in a drive-thru.
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Christmas Classic Chicago South
(Schaumburg)
Christmas-themed national championship with indoor snowball fights
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Santa's Naperville Workshop
(Naperville)
Exclusive one-on-one Santa visits.
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Bartlett Christmas FAQ
The Bartlett Christmas Parade and the city's annual Christmas Tree Lighting are among the largest and most popular events each year.
Bartlett is known for its Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest and the festive Christmas Parade, both of which bring the community together each season.
Gypsy Cove and several other residential neighborhoods are especially popular for their creative and vibrant holiday light displays.
Seasonal markets and vendor stalls are often set up at parks, community centers, and public squares throughout Bartlett during the holidays.
Free activities include viewing neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas Tree Lighting, and visiting open holiday markets around town.
Families enjoy the Christmas Parade, light displays, and holiday markets, which often feature kid-friendly activities and entertainment.