Bloomingdale Tree Lighting & Kris Kringle Market
Visitors can browse the Kris Kringle Market for food, crafts, pet items, and holiday décor from local vendors. Family activities include visits with Santa, festive kiddie train rides, face painting, and an open house featuring a gingerbread village. The celebration also features live Charles Dickens carolers and a drone show followed by the tree and park lighting ceremony.
What to Expect
Features a drone light show, Santa visits, and festive market vendors.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town Bloomingdale
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Village of Bloomingdale
Food & Drink
Local vendors offer food and holiday treats, and the event includes a variety of food and drink options.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 3:00–7:00 PM; the schedule lists the Kris Kringle Market, Park District Museum Holiday Show, and Festive Kiddie Train Rides as 3:00 pm–7:00 pm. The Chamber of Commerce Open House is 3:00 pm–5:30 pm. The Pan American Bank Open House is 3:00 pm–7:00 pm, with Santa until 5:30 pm and the Snow Globe until 7 pm. The Drone Show and Tree & Park Lighting Ceremony are at 6:00 pm.
- Parking: Parking is available at the Old Town Bloomingdale Parking Lot at Schick & 3rd St. and the Rooster's Barn & Grill Parking Lot. Handicap parking will be available.
- Accessibility: Handicap parking will be available.
Tips & Advice
- Visit Santa at the Pan American Bank Open House early in the afternoon, because he leaves well before the market and the Snow Globe close.
- Stay for the drone show near the end of the festival, since it leads straight into the Tree & Park Lighting Ceremony.
- Catch the Chamber of Commerce Open House in the first part of the afternoon, because it closes earlier than the rest of the festival.
- Park at the Old Town Bloomingdale lot at Schick & 3rd St. or the Rooster's Barn & Grill lot, and use the handicap parking if you need it.
- Dress warmly, because you will be standing outside in Old Town for the drone show and the tree and park lighting.
Special Events & Promotions
- Drone show followed by the Tree & Park Lighting Ceremony
- Pan American Bank Open House with Santa and a Snow Globe
- Chamber of Commerce Open House during the first part of the afternoon
- Park District Museum Holiday Show with a Gingerbread Village
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at the festival?
Browse the Kris Kringle Market, visit Santa, ride the festive kiddie trains, get your face painted, play games and see the gingerbread village at the Park District Museum Holiday Show. The evening ends with a drone show followed by the tree and park lighting.
Is it suitable for all ages?
Yes. The carolers, train rides, face painting, games and food and drink are there for guests of all ages.
What can I buy at the Kris Kringle Market?
Local vendors sell food, crafts, gifts, pet items, holiday décor and holiday goodies.
Where should I park?
Use the Old Town Bloomingdale Parking Lot at Schick & 3rd St. or the Rooster's Barn & Grill Parking Lot. Handicap parking is also available.
How can I become a vendor?
Vendors apply through the Village of Bloomingdale's vendor application form.
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