Elk Grove Village Holiday Tree Lighting
Guests can enjoy children's train rides on the Elk Grove Express, holiday storytime, and live a cappella harmonies performed by The Canterbury Carollers. The celebration highlights the illumination of the Village Green with over 500,000 lights, accompanied by a fireworks show. Families can also partake in complimentary seasonal treats and take photos with Santa.
What to Expect
Illumination of 500,000 lights, fireworks, train rides, and Santa photos.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Village of Elk Grove Village
Food & Drink
Complimentary cookies, hot chocolate, and hot cider are available while supplies last; no food is sold at the event.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4pm refreshments; 4:00pm–5:00pm Storytime with the Board; 4:00pm–5:30pm Elk Grove Express; 4:30pm–5:30pm The Canterbury Carollers; 5:30pm Tree Lighting Ceremony, Fireworks, and photos with Santa.
- Parking: Parking is available at Elk Grove Public Library (1001 Wellington; limited parking), Elk Grove Village Park District (1000 Wellington), Elk Grove Village Park District Administration Office (499 Biesterfield), Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center (800 Biesterfield), School District Administration 59 Office (1001 Leicester), and Byrd Elementary School (265 Wellington). The listed parking lots marked with an asterisk are typically full by 4:00pm. Limited handicapped parking is available at Village Hall (901 Wellington Ave).
- Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available at Village Hall, and accessibility accommodations can be requested by emailing ada@elkgrove.org at least one week in advance.
- Pets: Dogs are permitted on public property but must be leashed. Because of the large crowd and loud concert, the page advises considering the pet's safety and comfort; attendees may be asked to remove a dog if a problem arises.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early or park at the medical center, school district office or Byrd Elementary, because the library and Park District lots are usually full when festivities begin.
- Bring the kids to Storytime with the Board in Village Hall, Room E, where each child gets a cookie and a book while supplies last.
- Eat before you come, since no food is sold; the cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider are free but only while supplies last.
- Stay after the tree lighting and fireworks for the free photos with Santa, which are open to the whole family on the Village Green.
- Consider leaving your dog at home, since the large crowd and loud concert can distress pets and you may be asked to remove a dog.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there food and drink?
Cookies, hot chocolate and hot cider are free while supplies last. No food is sold at the event.
Where can I park?
Lots are at the Elk Grove Public Library, the Park District on Wellington, the Park District Administration Office, Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center, the School District 59 Administration Office and Byrd Elementary. The library and Park District lots on Wellington are usually full by the time the event starts. Limited handicapped parking is at Village Hall.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed on public property. The large crowd and loud concert may distress pets, though, and you'll be asked to remove your dog if a problem comes up.
What is there for kids?
Storytime with the Board in Village Hall, Room E, needs no reservation. Children get a cookie and a book while supplies last. There's also the Elk Grove Express train ride, designed for kids, and free photos with Santa after the fireworks.
How do I request an accessibility accommodation?
Email ada@elkgrove.org as early as possible. Requests must be in at least one week before the event.
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