Holly Jolly Fest & Tree Lighting
Visitors can enjoy an afternoon of holiday festivities featuring live music, s'mores fire pits, and twinkling light displays. Family activities include photos with Santa, horse-drawn trolley rides, face painting, holiday crafts, and a petting zoo. The celebration culminates with an official community tree lighting ceremony followed by a festive fireworks display.
What to Expect
Holiday festival featuring fireworks, tree lighting, and horse-drawn trolley rides.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Village of Niles
Food & Drink
Local vendors serve food, and hot cocoa, beer, wine, and holiday spirits are available for purchase; s’mores fire pits are also featured.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission; free nearby parking for event attendees in the JCPenney parking lot. Food and drinks are available for purchase, including hot cocoa, beer, wine and holiday spirits.
- Hours: 2:00 - 7:00 PM; kids’ activities 2:00–5:00 PM; Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 PM, followed by fireworks.
- Parking: Free nearby parking for event attendees will be available in the JCPenney parking lot.
Tips & Advice
- Come in the early part of the afternoon if you have kids, because Santa photos, trolley rides, the petting zoo and crafts end before the tree lighting.
- Park for free in the JCPenney lot, which is set aside for attendees close to Golf Mill Park.
- Stay after the Tree Lighting Ceremony, because a fireworks display follows it.
- Dress warmly for an evening outdoors in late November, and warm up at the s'mores fire pits between activities.
- Bring money for food and drinks, since vendors sell food, hot cocoa, beer, wine and holiday spirits.
Special Events & Promotions
- Kids’ activities run from 2:00–5:00 PM; the tree lighting begins at 5:30 PM, followed by fireworks.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Holly Jolly Fest for?
Everyone. It's free and open to residents, families and visitors, with activities for all ages.
What can kids do?
In the first part of the afternoon kids can get photos with Santa, ride the horse-drawn trolley, visit the petting zoo, and do face painting and holiday crafts.
What is there to eat and drink?
Local food vendors serve food. Hot cocoa, beer, wine and holiday spirits are for sale.
Where should I park?
There's free parking for attendees in the nearby JCPenney parking lot.
What happens at the end of the day?
Everyone gathers for the official Tree Lighting Ceremony, and fireworks follow right after.
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