Berwyn Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Berwyn and surrounding areas
Berwyn lights up for the Christmas season with Holiday lights around the city center and a steady stream of festive events that highlight community spirit near the downtown strip and Proksa Park. From Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Thomas Kinkade Santa's Workshop by Teleflora, the area offers family fun and seasonal concerts for every age. Browse Christmas markets, lace up for ice skating, and enjoy live performances and hands-on holiday activities that make the season bright and inviting.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsTour four decorated homes and shop a curated holiday market.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsChicago's largest indoor winter festival
Christmas Shows
16 eventsNutcracker reimagined at 1893 Chicago World's Fair
Christmas Parties
13 eventsHigh-energy live music and NYE countdown party
Christmas Activities
30 eventsChicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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Howl at the Moon New Year's Eve Celebration
(Chicago)
High-energy live music and NYE countdown party
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Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier
(Chicago)
Chicago's largest indoor winter festival
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'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
(Chicago)
Cirque du Soleil's holiday spectacle based on a classic poem.
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City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Chicago)
Chicago's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony
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ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd
(Chicago)
Millions of lights illuminating a beloved zoo setting.
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ZooLights
(Chicago)
Millions of lights in a beloved urban zoo setting
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Berwyn Christmas FAQ
The Elfin Around the Depot Holiday Pub Crawl and the Depot District holiday markets are among the largest annual Christmas events in Berwyn, drawing crowds for festive activities and shopping.
Berwyn is known for its creative community events like the Lantern Parade and the Elfin scavenger hunt, which add a local twist to holiday traditions.
The Depot District and North Berwyn are especially popular for Christmas lights, with many homes and businesses decorating their streets and storefronts each year.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found in the Depot District and at community centers, especially during December holiday events.
Free holiday activities in Berwyn include neighborhood light displays, public tree lightings, and community markets with open access to vendor stalls and festive entertainment.
Families with kids enjoy the Depot District holiday markets, neighborhood light walks, and community events like the Lantern Parade, which are designed to be welcoming and fun for all ages.