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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Discover the festive delights of Bloomingdale with our holiday guide. From Bloomingdale old-timers to newcomers, our guide showcases the best of the festive season.

This year, the Lilacia Park Holiday Lights transforms the park into a winter wonderland, glowing with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays. The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony offers a charming evening filled with community spirit, featuring the iconic tree that signals the arrival of the season. And the Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings together locals for an evening of celebration and merriment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Bloomingdale Holiday Light Displays

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Live performances and Santa's arrival at Metropolitan Square.

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The City of Des Plaines Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at Metropolitan Square on December 1, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The event features live performances, Santa's arrival, and the lighting of the holiday tree. It also includes roasted chestnuts provided by the History Center and food trucks offering festive treats.

Where: Des Plaines | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown Bartlett with holiday festivities.

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The Holiday Tree Lighting in Bartlett features a horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown, cookies and cocoa, holiday music, fire pits, food trucks, live reindeer, ice sculpture, and Disney characters. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5 PM, and the South Elgin High choir performs at 6:30 PM. The event culminates with the lighting of the holiday tree at 7 PM.

Where: Bartlett | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting

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Holiday tree lighting with special North Pole visitors.

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Join the Park District of La Grange for an old-fashioned Tree Lighting at Waiola Park. Enjoy holiday entertainment, special visitors from the North Pole, hot cocoa, and cookies while admiring the wonderful tree decorations. Gather your family or friends to purchase and decorate a holiday tree, with registration available at the Recreation Center.

Where: La Grange Park | More Info: Village Tree Lighting

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Community tree lighting with Santa and festive activities.

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The Holiday Tree Lighting in Carol Stream, IL, is a festive event hosted by the Village of Carol Stream and the Carol Stream Park District. Attendees gather at the Carol Stream Town Center to share holiday cheer with seasonal music performances. Santa arrives at 6:30 PM, accompanied by the Carol Stream Fire District, and the community lights the holiday tree together. Guests can enjoy seasonal beverages, snacks, free holiday crafts, a Park District dance performance, and a free digital photo with Santa at the Fountain View Recreation Center and Carol Stream Library.

Where: Carol Stream | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting

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Interactive holiday light displays with Santa visits and festive activities.

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Lilacia Park Holiday Lights features charming holiday displays with light shows, tree decorations, and a gingerbread house. Youngsters can visit Santa Claus and enjoy a spectacular show with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies.

Where: Lombard | More Info: Lilacia Park Holiday Lights

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Community tree lighting with food trucks and a People's Choice Award.

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Join the Elmhurst Park District for the Tree Lighting in Wilder Park, where community trees will be illuminated, and holiday festivities will take place. Enjoy food trucks, decorated trees, and a People's Choice Award.

Where: Elmhurst | More Info: Tree Lighting in Elmhurst

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Bloomingdale Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Handmade holiday items and festive atmosphere.

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The St. Charles Christmas on Fox Art and Craft Show features over 100 vendors showcasing handmade holiday decorations, jewelry, unique photography, and more. The event is held at the Prairie Events Center in the Kane County Fairgrounds, offering a variety of arts and crafts, including whimsical folk art, homemade soup mixes, handmade soap, and wood signs. Lighted trees and Christmas music create a festive ambiance, while Holiday greens from Heinz Brothers Greenhouse are available for purchase.

Where: St. Charles | More Info: St. Charles Christmas on Fox

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A diverse marketplace showcasing handmade items from local artisans.

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The Christmas Crossroads Craft Show is a premier holiday event featuring handmade items from over 220 local crafters, artisans, and makers. The show includes a variety of categories such as bath and body products, candles, children's items, and more. Each year, over 100 volunteers come together to organize this fabulous holiday market, with all proceeds benefiting local causes within the Lockport community.

Where: Lockport | More Info: Christmas Crossroads Craft Show

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Artisan market combined with a stunning light display and festive entertainment.

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This winter event hosts an array of charming market stalls offering artisan goods and seasonal treats. Visitors can explore a delightful atmosphere accentuated by twinkling lights and live entertainment. Local vendors showcase unique crafts while guests enjoy warming beverages and delicious food. Family-friendly activities are available, ensuring an inviting environment for all ages.

Where: Bloomingdale | More Info: Kris Kringle Market Featuring the Festival of Lights

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Bloomingdale Other Holiday Activities

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Family-friendly holiday activities with Santa visits and festive booth displays.

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The Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting in Downtown Hinsdale features family-friendly activities, including visits with Santa, carousel rides, and train rides. Businesses set up holiday-themed booths with crafts, giveaways, and activities.

Where: Hinsdale | More Info: Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting

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Outdoor holiday activities with Santa and festive games.

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Snow Much Fun is a festive holiday event at Veterans Memorial Park featuring outdoor activities like taking selfies in Santa's sleigh, enjoying a gingerbread bounce house, and taking a mule-drawn wagon ride around the park. The event includes community-decorated Christmas trees, outdoor fun games, and refreshments from a local food truck. Kids can find Santa inside the Gregg House and make s'mores at the museum.

Where: Westmont | More Info: Snow Much Fun

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Traditional holiday festivities with Santa Lucia and Santa Claus.

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The Geneva Christmas Walk is a festive event in Downtown Geneva, IL, featuring the lighting of the Great Tree, arrival of Santa Lucia and Santa Claus, carolers, a live nativity, and holiday shopping.

Where: Geneva | More Info: Christmas Walk

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Heartfelt Christmas celebration with family-friendly activities.

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Join Mission Church for a heartfelt celebration of Christmas with services and programming for all ages, including kids and middle schoolers.

Where: Bloomingdale | More Info: Christmas at Mission

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Families create and vote on their own gingerbread houses.

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Families gather at the Darien Park District Community Center to create and vote on their most festive gingerbread houses, celebrating the holiday season with a special prize for the winning family.

Where: Downers Grove | More Info: Gingerbread House Contest

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