Illustration of a santa visit scene (Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market)
Christmas Markets

Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market

Visitors can shop for gifts from local makers and seasonal vendors while enjoying Christmas music. The event includes hot cocoa, a food truck, a photo booth, and appearances by holiday characters. Attendees can also view the Lilacia Park Holiday Lights and watch Nutcracker dancers at The Schiller Team office.

What to Expect

Downtown market featuring local makers, seasonal characters, and holiday lights.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Lombard

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce & The Schiller Team

Food & Drink

Hot cocoa and a food truck are offered at the event.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Downtown Lombard
South Park Avenue between St. Charles Road and the Lombard Train Station
Lombard, IL

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM.

Tips & Advice

  • Use South Park Avenue between St. Charles Road and Lombard Train Station as the event location when planning your route.
  • Arrive before the 5:30 p.m. Lilacia Park lighting so you have time to browse the market and catch the evening sequence.
  • Stay for the Nutcracker dancers immediately after the lighting; performances are at The Schiller Team office.
  • Dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes, since the market takes place on an outdoor stretch of South Park Avenue.
  • Check the Chamber’s live event calendar for current registration and availability details before setting out.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The Lilacia Park Holiday Lights come on during the market, and Nutcracker dancers perform at The Schiller Team office right after the lighting.
  • Vendors can add electricity to their booth for an extra fee.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do?

You can shop for holiday gifts from local makers and seasonal vendors while Christmas music plays. There are also holiday characters and a photo booth.

Is there food and drink?

Yes, there's hot cocoa and a food truck.

Is it good for kids?

Yes, it's a family-friendly market with holiday characters, a photo booth and shopping.

Where can we see the Nutcracker dancers?

They perform at The Schiller Team office, including right after the Lilacia Park Holiday Lights come on.

How can my business take part?

Vendor booths are available to Chamber members and non-members, and booths can add electricity as an option. An event sponsorship includes your logo on the sign and website. Register through the Lombard Chamber events calendar.

Tags

holiday marketfamily friendlySanta visitsfestive foodshoppingcommunity celebrationseasonal activitiesholiday traditionhot chocolatelight displays

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team