A Very Merry Huntley
Visitors can experience a holiday parade, a drone show, and the lighting of the Town Square. Activities throughout the event include train rides, visits and photo opportunities with Santa, free hot cocoa, and browsing vendors at the Kris Kringle Market. Guests can also attend a handbell concert, a cookie walk, and a community pasta dinner.
What to Expect
Features a holiday parade, Kris Kringle Market, and drone show.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Village of Huntley
Food & Drink
Enjoy free hot cocoa, a community pasta dinner, and the annual Cookie Walk.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday-event fans
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Public parking is marked on the map.
Tips & Advice
- Look at the online map before you go, because it marks every public parking area, the parade route, Santa, the train loading spot and the hot cocoa.
- Start the day with the Running of the Elves 5K at Deicke Park, then head over for the afternoon activities.
- Stay into the evening for the Town Square lighting, the new drone show and the holiday parade.
- Register your tree by November 30 if you want to decorate one, because space is very limited and spots go until trees run out.
- Bring a new toy for the Toys for Tots collection box, which is marked on the event map.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a drone show, with a marked drone safety area.
- Huntley Rotary Club's Running of the Elves 5K starts the day at Deicke Park.
- First Congregational Church of Huntley's Cookie Walk and Handbell Concert in the afternoon.
- Tree Decorating Contest raising funds for the Grafton Food Pantry; register by November 30.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do?
The day opens with the Running of the Elves 5K at Deicke Park. The afternoon brings a Cookie Walk and Handbell Concert, the Kris Kringle Market and train rides. Then come the Town Square lighting, a new drone show, a holiday parade and Santa.
Where can we get food and drinks?
There's a community pasta dinner at Legion Post 673 and free hot cocoa. First Congregational Church of Huntley also holds its Cookie Walk.
Where should I park?
Several public parking areas are marked on the online event map. The map also shows the parade route and activity spots.
Are there restrooms?
Yes. Portable restrooms and a public restroom are both marked on the event map.
How can my group decorate a tree?
Register online to decorate a tree that raises money for the Grafton Food Pantry. Space is very limited. The deadline is November 30, or earlier if the trees run out.
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