Grayslake Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Grayslake!

Plan your festive itinerary in Grayslake with our guide. Discover all the best holiday events and activities. Whether you're rediscovering Grayslake or seeing it with fresh eyes, this guide maximizes your holiday experience. This season, immerse yourself in the dazzling Lightscape, where enchanting light displays transform the landscape into a winter wonderland. For families looking for hands-on fun, the Arctic Adventure features interactive experiences and seasonal delights that cater to children of all ages. And the Sparkle Light Festival is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing a stunning array of festive lights and decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Grayslake Christmas Events

Grayslake Christmas Markets and Shopping (1)

Festival of Lights & Holiday Market in Grayslake

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📍 Grayslake, IL 60030

(0.0 mi from Grayslake)

Festival of Lights & Holiday Market

Annual Festival of Lights and Holiday Market on day after Thanksgiving.

When

Friday, November 29, 2024

Event Details

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💰 Budget: FREE

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Moderate

Event Description

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Festival of Lights & Holiday Market in Historic Downtown Grayslake. This festive event kicks off the holidays with a vibrant street market, delicious food vendors, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy photos with Santa, a lively parade, and the enchanting tree lighting ceremony. Don't miss the Grayslake Arts Alliance Holiday Fine Arts Show & Sale and horse-drawn carriage rides.

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⭐ Best For: Families and holiday shoppers

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Round Lake Beach Christmas Events

Round Lake Beach Holiday Tree Lighting in Round Lake Beach

Round Lake Beach

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Round Lake Beach Holiday Tree Lighting

Annual holiday tree lighting ceremony

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 3.1 miles from Grayslake

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Holiday in the Hart in Round Lake

Round Lake

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Holiday in the Hart

Free holiday event with sleigh rides and Sled Dogs

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 3.3 miles from Grayslake

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Mundelein Christmas Events

Santa's Cottage in Mundelein

Mundelein

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Santa's Cottage

Intimate Santa visits in a historic, community-built cottage.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 5.7 miles from Grayslake

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Mundelein Winter Tree Lighting Festival in Mundelein

Mundelein

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Mundelein Winter Tree Lighting Festival

Combined tree lighting ceremony and Winterfest with fireworks

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.2 miles from Grayslake

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Libertyville Christmas Events

MainStreet Libertyville Holiday Events in Libertyville

Libertyville

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MainStreet Libertyville Holiday Events

Monthly downtown events and seasonal celebrations

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.0 miles from Grayslake

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Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm in Libertyville

Libertyville

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Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm

Brunch with Santa and holiday crafts for kids

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 8.1 miles from Grayslake

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Gurnee Christmas Events

Gurnee Holiday Lights in Gurnee

Gurnee

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Gurnee Holiday Lights

Community holiday light lighting ceremony with Santa.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 6.9 miles from Grayslake

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Vernon Hills Christmas Events

Vernon Hills Holiday Light Celebration in Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills

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Vernon Hills Holiday Light Celebration

Community tree, Menorah, and Kwanzaa display lighting

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 7.8 miles from Grayslake

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Vintage Holidays in Long Grove in Long Grove

Long Grove

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Vintage Holidays in Long Grove

European-inspired small-town holiday charm

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 8.8 miles from Grayslake

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Mchenry Christmas Events

Volo Bog State Natural Area Holiday Events in Ingleside

Ingleside

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Volo Bog State Natural Area Holiday Events

A National Natural Landmark showcasing all stages of bog succession.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 7.5 miles from Grayslake

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Holiday Market at the McHenry Riverwalk District in McHenry

McHenry

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Holiday Market at the McHenry Riverwalk District

Weekly themed holiday market with diverse vendors and entertainment.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 11.3 miles from Grayslake

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Pleasant Prairie Christmas Events

Indoor Turkey Triathlon in Pleasant Prairie

Pleasant Prairie

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Indoor Turkey Triathlon

Indoor triathlon with unique scoring system

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.3 miles from Grayslake

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Crystal Lake Christmas Events

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert in Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert

Annual holiday concert by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.8 miles from Grayslake

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Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles in Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake

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Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles

Authentic Eagles tribute band performance

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.8 miles from Grayslake

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Palatine Christmas Events

Home for the Holidays: A Musical Celebration with Barrington High School Alumni & Friends in Barrington

Barrington

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Home for the Holidays: A Musical Celebration with Barrington High School Alumni & Friends

Musical celebration with BHS alumni and friends

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.0 miles from Grayslake

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Palatine High School Fall Craft Fair in Palatine

Palatine

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Palatine High School Fall Craft Fair

Over 140 vendors supporting PHS community

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.9 miles from Grayslake

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Highland Park Christmas Events

Gingerbread House Decorating Class in Bannockburn

Bannockburn

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Gingerbread House Decorating Class

Hands-on gingerbread house decorating for all ages.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.6 miles from Grayslake

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Last updated: 10/9/2025