Downers Grove Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Downers Grove and surrounding areas
Downers Grove welcomes the holiday season with downtown festivities near Main Street and the historic train station, featuring events like the Whoville Holiday Bash and Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Neighborhoods and storefronts glow with Christmas lights and seasonal décor. From Christmas markets to holiday activities and parades, Downers Grove provides plenty of festive events and family-friendly attractions to enjoy throughout the season.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsHoliday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsChicagoland's longest-running holiday lights festival.
Christmas Shows
8 eventsInternational cast and European-crafted sets and costumes
Christmas Activities
40 eventsExclusive one-on-one Santa visits.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Santa's Naperville Workshop
(Naperville)
Exclusive one-on-one Santa visits.
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Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
(Brookfield)
Chicagoland's longest-running holiday lights festival.
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Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market
(Lombard)
Holiday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
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Polar Express Train Ride
(Roselle)
Magical train ride to the North Pole with Santa.
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Holiday Housewalk & Market
(Oak Park)
Tour four decorated homes and shop a curated holiday market.
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Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
(Lombard)
Annual observance of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
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- Sing-Along Christmas Messiah in Naperville Published: Sun, Dec 7, 2025
- It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in Downers Grove Published: Fri, Dec 5, 2025
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Downers Grove Christmas FAQ
The Village of Downers Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony and the annual holiday market at the Main Street Train Station are among the biggest annual Christmas events in the area.
Downers Grove is known for its tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, and complimentary carriage rides during the holiday season, all centered around the Main Street Train Station.
Neighborhoods like those around Williams Street and Osage Avenue are popular for their festive Christmas light displays and welcoming holiday spirit.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the Main Street Train Station, downtown events, and seasonal pop-ups throughout the village.
Free activities include the tree lighting ceremony, holiday window contests, and exploring neighborhood Christmas light displays. Many markets and downtown events are also free to attend.
Families with kids enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, complimentary carriage rides, and exploring the festive light displays around town.