Mundelein Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Mundelein and surrounding areas
This winter Mundelein activates the festive season around its historic downtown with Christmas lights, holiday activities, and joyful parades. Community events like the Mundelein Winter Tree Lighting Festival, Holly Jolly Holiday Family Event, and Santa's Cottage create festive events and seasonal attractions. Stroll lit streets, enjoy markets and live performances, and pick from many things to do that make Mundelein a welcoming place for holiday family memories.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsLate-night shopping with discounts and live music.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsEnchanting 1.3-mile illuminated trail with artistic light displays.
Christmas Shows
10 eventsMariah Carey's "Christmas Time" concert tour
Christmas Parties
8 eventsBreakfast with Santa Claus
Other Christmas Activities
42 eventsChristmas-themed national championship with indoor snowball fights
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Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
(Glencoe)
Enchanting 1.3-mile illuminated trail with artistic light displays.
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Mariah Carey's Christmas Time
(Rosemont)
Mariah Carey's "Christmas Time" concert tour
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Christmas Classic Chicago South
(Schaumburg)
Christmas-themed national championship with indoor snowball fights
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Breakfast with Santa
(Glenview)
Breakfast with Santa Claus
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Skate with Santa
(Wilmette)
Holiday-themed public skate with Santa Claus
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Village Tree Lighting & Downtown Holiday Walk
(Libertyville)
Santa's grand entrance to light the Village Holiday Tree
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The Winter Tree Lighting Festival held at Courtland Commons is one of the biggest annual events, featuring live entertainment, Santa’s Cottage, markets, and fireworks. Other events include themed skating parties at local rinks.
Mundelein’s Santa’s Cottage, a longstanding community tradition built by local volunteers, is a unique holiday highlight. The village also hosts themed skating parties and community-driven light displays that reflect local spirit.
Beloved neighborhood favorites known for their festive decorations are scattered throughout Mundelein, with some areas near residential streets offering particularly impressive light displays ideal for walking or driving tours.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors are often found at community hubs like Courtland Commons during the Winter Tree Lighting Festival and at other neighborhood markets held throughout the holiday season.
Free neighborhood light displays, community events like the Winter Tree Lighting Festival, and visits to Santa’s Cottage provide budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holidays in Mundelein.
Family-friendly options include the Winter Tree Lighting Festival with train rides and crafts, Santa’s Cottage visits, and themed skating parties featuring popular characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse or the Grinch.