Ravenswood Light Up Nights Festival + Holiday Market
Visitors can browse an indoor holiday market featuring local artisan vendors and gift basket raffles. Outdoor festivities include a live ice sculpting demonstration, live music by a brass band, a performance by The Chicago Chorus Girl Project, and community caroling around the tree lighting ceremony. Families can also enjoy a kids' scavenger hunt, photo stations, visits with Santa, and complimentary hot cocoa while supplies last.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Free event; free hot cocoa while supplies last.
Hours
3pm-7pm; event begins at 3pm; live ice sculpting and photos with Santa 3pm-5pm; Brass Band 5pm-5:30pm; Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:30pm; Holiday Market closes and event ends at 7pm.
Neighborhood
Ravenswood
Food & Drink
Food and drink vendors will be at the event, and free hot cocoa is available while supplies last.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own camera to take photos with Santa inside the Holiday Market, as visitors are asked to supply their own.
- Arrive early for complimentary hot cocoa, which is available only while supplies last at the event.
- Wear warm layers for the outdoor ice sculpting, brass band, tree lighting, and caroling, and use the indoor Holiday Market as a warm-up stop.
- Visit between 3 and 5 p.m. to catch the live ice sculpting demonstration and scheduled Santa photos.
- Stop inside the Holiday Market to browse local vendors and gift baskets in the raffle benefiting neighborhood organizations.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free entry.
- A fundraising raffle offers gift baskets donated by local Chicago businesses.
- Photos with Santa are available during the event.
Links & Contact
Run by Ravenswood Neighbors Association
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do at the festival?
Activities include a kids’ scavenger hunt, photo stations, ice sculpting, music, caroling and a tree lighting.
Can I take my own pictures with Santa?
Yes. Santa photos are inside the Holiday Market, and you should bring your own camera.
What food and drinks are available?
Food and drink vendors will be there, and complimentary hot cocoa is available while supplies last.
What can I find at the Holiday Market?
The indoor market features local vendors, and gift baskets donated by local businesses are included in a fundraising raffle.
Is the event admission-free?
Yes. The festival and Holiday Market are free to attend.
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