Last updated: November 22, 2024
Can't wait for holiday joy in Crest Hill? Dive into our guide for the best events and activities! For Crest Hill natives and newcomers, our guide is your passport to festive adventures.
This holiday season, one of the highlights is Lightscape at the Chicago Botanical Garden, featuring mesmerizing light displays that enchant visitors of all ages. Additionally, you can explore Christkindlmarket Aurora, a traditional German market offering unique gifts, food, and cultural experiences. And don't forget Folepi’s Winter Wonderland, a delightful holiday light display that brings the community together in festive spirit. Check out the rest of the page for more ways to celebrate the season!
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Crest Hill Holiday Light Displays
Lightscape at the Chicago Botanical Garden
- What to Expect
- Dazzling light and music installations along a 1.3-mile trail.
- Description
- Embrace the spirit and beauty of the season at Lightscape, setting the Garden aglow with light, music, and art. This year’s reimagined trail takes our holiday celebration to new heights with dazzling installations debuting in the U.S. for the first time. Leave your to-do list at home and make lasting memories at Lightscape.
- Where
- Glencoe | More Info : Lightscape at the Chicago Botanical Garden
Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- A winter visit to Cosley Zoo has become a favorite family tradition. The zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights, an amazing selection of Christmas trees, wreaths, and greenery, hot chocolate, and unique holiday gifts in the Wild Side Gift Shop. Cosley Zoo offers four varieties of trees ranging from 3’ to 12’ Wreaths, greens, and garland are also available for purchase. Christmas lights turn on at 3P, and hot chocolate is available weekdays 3-9P; weekends 9A-9P. Free Admission during the Festival of Lights and Tree Sales, with donations greatly appreciated. No reservations or ticketing required.
- Where
- Wheaton | More Info : Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights
Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park
- What to Expect
- Charming holiday displays with magical light shows and a gingerbread house.
- Description
- Enjoy Lombard Park District’s annual holiday lights display in Lilacia Park with charming holiday displays, magical light shows, tree decorations, and a gingerbread house. Youngsters can visit with Santa Claus and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies.
- Where
- Lombard | More Info : Holiday Lights in Lilacia Park
Crest Hill Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lemont High School Craft Show
- What to Expect
- Unique holiday shopping experience with over 200 vendors.
- Description
- The Lemont High School Craft Show is a two-day event featuring over 200 vendors selling holiday crafts, jewelry, woodcrafts, fashion, home decor, art, candles, and beauty items. Free pictures with Santa are available on Sunday from 12pm-2pm.
- Where
- Lemont | More Info : Lemont High School Craft Show
Firefly Market - Holiday
- What to Expect
- Unique holiday market with over 100 handcrafted vendors.
- Description
- Pack up your girlfriends and enjoy a holiday celebration with fabulous shopping from 100+ handcrafted vendors at Firefly Market.
- Where
- Wheaton | More Info : Firefly Market - Holiday
Crest Hill Other Holiday Activities
Winter House Festival 2024
- What to Expect
- Cozy yoga and meditation sessions with a festive vendor fair.
- Description
- Join us at Winter House Festival 2024 for a cozy celebration of the winter solstice. Practice yoga, meditation, and enjoy music, reiki, and more. Explore a fun vendor fair for unique holiday gifts and indulge in delicious food and photo opportunities.
- Where
- Crest Hill | More Info : Winter House Festival 2024