Addison Christmas Parades
Fri., Dec. 13 and 20, Starts at 6:00, Addison Police Department
Wave to Santa as he winds his way through Addison neighborhoods on a fire engine!
Itasca’s Winter Wonderland Lights
Through Sun., Jan. 12, Usher Park
Twinkling lights and displays light up the park.
Holiday Lights at Lombard’s Lilacia Park
Sun., Dec. 8-Weds., Jan 1, 4:30-10:00 Daily, Lilacia Park
Charming holiday displays, magical light shows, tree decorations, a gingerbread house and more.
Elmhurst’s Wilder Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
Through Sun., Jan. 12, 8:00-6:00, Wilder Park Conservatory
Christkindlmarket Aurora
Thurs.-Sun. through Tues., Dec 24, RiverEdge Park
An authentic traditional holiday market, offering a unique shopping experience, family-friendly events & intercultural activities.
Tickets are required for the following events:
Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic
Weekends through Tues., Dec 31, 3:00-9:00
Museum Adventure Pass available via participating libraries.
Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival featuring over two million twinkling LED lights!
Christmas at Cantigny in Wheaton
A variety of ticketed events through Sun., Jan. 5
Christmas at Cantigny celebrates the McCormick House and brings Christmas lights, music, and family fun to the gardens and grounds.
Morton Arboretum’s Illumination
Through Sat., Jan. 4
Journey along a 1-mile paved walking path amid festive music and lighting effects that highlight the beauty of trees in winter.