Oswego Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Oswego and surrounding areas
Oswego welcomes the Christmas season with glowing Christmas lights along Washington Street and lively festive events around the historic downtown where boutiques and bakeries fill with seasonal cheer. Join the Rudolph Run 5K & Jingle Jog, enjoy the Oswego Coffee & Cocoa Crawl and Yorkville Holiday Celebration Weekend, and find things to do like holiday attractions, festive events, and family-friendly markets that light up winter evenings.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsHoliday market with Nutcracker dancers and light ceremony.
Christmas Lights
20 eventsKick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive events.
Christmas Parties
12 eventsHoliday wine tasting with charcuterie pairings.
Christmas Shows
9 eventsIconic holiday musical with spectacular costumes and dance numbers.
Christmas Activities
33 eventsCommunity lighting ceremony and electric Christmas parade.
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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Holiday Homecoming Lighting of the Lights Ceremony
(St. Charles)
Community lighting ceremony and electric Christmas parade.
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St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Weekend
(St. Charles)
Kick off the holiday season with a weekend of festive events.
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Yorkville Holiday Celebration Weekend
(Yorkville)
Weekend holiday celebration with parade, tree lighting, and charity runs.
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Santa's Naperville Workshop
(Naperville)
Exclusive one-on-one Santa visits.
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Polar Express Storytime Train
(Geneva)
The Polar Express train ride with Santa visit
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Oswego Christmas FAQ
The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk is one of the biggest annual events, featuring festive activities downtown including tree lighting, live music, and visits with Santa. Other community events also celebrate the season throughout December.
Oswego embraces community-centered holiday traditions like the Christmas Walk and local light displays that support charities, fostering a spirit of giving and neighborhood celebration unique to the area.
Neighborhoods near 701 N Sparkle Ct are known for impressive displays, including the Oswego Lights show. Other residential areas around Oswego also feature festive neighborhood displays popular with visitors.
Downtown Oswego hosts several markets and craft fairs during the holiday season, showcasing local artisans and vendors. Checking community event calendars will help you find current market locations and dates.
Visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Christmas Walk, and exploring free craft activities at community centers are great budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holidays in Oswego.
Families can enjoy the Christmas Walk with its kid-friendly activities, the Oswego Lights display with music, and local markets offering crafts and treats suitable for children.