Illinois Christmas 2025

Top Events Across Illinois

Find the best Halloween events across Illinois this year!

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   The One of a Kind Holiday Show Chicago

   Chicago's premier holiday market featuring 600+ artisans

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   Holiday Express Aurora

   Festive train ride and tree decorating activity

3. 3
   Stroll on State Rockford

   Rockford's official holiday season kick-off event.

4. 4
   Light Up The Holidays Festival & Parade Joliet

   Full day festival with parade and fireworks

5. 5
   Naperville Rotary Holiday Parade of Lights Naperville

   Parade of Lights fundraiser supporting local youth non-profits

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   Storytime with Scuba Claus Springfield

   Santa Claus in scuba gear

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   Peoria's 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade Peoria

   Longest-running Santa Claus Parade in the USA

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   Breakfast and Photos with Santa East Peoria

   Breakfast with Santa and holiday crafts for kids.

9. 9
   Kris Kringle Market Peoria Heights

   FREE family-friendly winter market with Santa visits

10. 10
    Holly Days in Downtown Elgin Elgin

    Holiday Cheers Beverage Crawl supporting local businesses

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    Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025 Waukegan

    Christmas concert by Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz

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    Farmer City Christmas Parade Farmer City

    One of Central Illinois' largest Christmas parades

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    Champaign Center Parade of Lights Champaign

    25th Anniversary Parade of Lights with 'Silver Bells' theme

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    Holiday Spectacular Bloomington

    Original holiday theatre by and for Central Illinois.

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    A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Arlington Heights

    Arlington Heights' favorite holiday tradition: A Christmas Carol