New Lenox Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in New Lenox and surrounding areas
New Lenox celebrates the Christmas season around historic Downtown New Lenox and Town Center with Christmas lights, things to do, and winter festivals that welcome families and visitors. Attend Christmas Express 2025 or the Jolly Jamboree for seasonal entertainment, markets, and community activities that spotlight local vendors and performers. From tree lightings to holiday tours and festive parties, New Lenox offers a lively lineup of attractions to enjoy this winter.
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Christmas Markets
22 eventsHoliday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
Christmas Lights
22 eventsFull day festival with parade and fireworks
Christmas Shows
10 eventsFree holiday concert with food donation for ticket
Christmas Parties
10 eventsHoliday wine tasting with charcuterie pairings.
Christmas Activities
35 eventsAnnual illuminated holiday parade with Santa Claus
Editor's Picks (6)
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Light Up The Holidays Festival & Parade
(Joliet)
Full day festival with parade and fireworks
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Tinley Park Parade of Lights
(Tinley Park)
Annual illuminated holiday parade with Santa Claus
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Santa's Naperville Workshop
(Naperville)
Exclusive one-on-one Santa visits.
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Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
(Brookfield)
Chicagoland's longest-running holiday lights festival.
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Yorkville Holiday Celebration Weekend
(Yorkville)
Weekend holiday celebration with parade, tree lighting, and charity runs.
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Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market
(Lombard)
Holiday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
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New Lenox Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event is Christmas in the Commons, featuring extensive light displays, holiday markets, visits with Santa, and various family activities held on weekends from late November through December.
New Lenox celebrates with traditions like the large 40-foot lighted Santa at Christmas in the Commons and community-focused events including horse-drawn wagon rides and synthetic skating rinks during the holiday season.
The Village Commons area is the centerpiece for holiday lights, while several nearby neighborhoods host beloved neighborhood displays that are popular for walking or driving tours during the season.
Christmas markets and local artisan vendors are primarily located at Christmas in the Commons in the Village Commons area, with additional markets and craft fairs held in nearby community centers and neighborhood venues.
Free activities include visiting Christmas in the Commons light displays, attending holiday markets, and enjoying seasonal events like visits with Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides, all without admission fees.
Families can enjoy Christmas in the Commons with its light displays, Santa visits, skating rink, and wagon rides. The Christmas Express holiday train from New Lenox to Tinley Park is also a popular family-friendly event.