Discover the festive delights of Bloomingdale with our holiday guide. From Bloomingdale old-timers to newcomers, our guide showcases the best of the festive season.
This year, the Lilacia Park Holiday Lights transforms the park into a winter wonderland, glowing with thousands of twinkling lights and dazzling displays. The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony offers a charming evening filled with community spirit, featuring the iconic tree that signals the arrival of the season. And the Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings together locals for an evening of celebration and merriment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Bloomingdale
- Lilacia Park Holiday Lights (Lombard)
- Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Des Plaines)
- Tree Lighting in Elmhurst (Elmhurst)
- Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting (Hinsdale)
- Holiday Tree Lighting (Carol Stream)
- Christmas Walk (Geneva)
- Village Tree Lighting (La Grange Park)
- Snow Much Fun (Westmont)
- Holiday Tree Lighting (Bartlett)
- Gingerbread House Contest (Downers Grove)
See these and even more events listed below!
Bloomingdale Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Live performances and Santa's arrival at Metropolitan Square.
Description:
The City of Des Plaines Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at Metropolitan Square on December 1, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The event features live performances, Santa's arrival, and the lighting of the holiday tree. It also includes roasted chestnuts provided by the History Center and food trucks offering festive treats.
Where: Des Plaines | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Holiday Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown Bartlett with holiday festivities.
Description:
The Holiday Tree Lighting in Bartlett features a horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown, cookies and cocoa, holiday music, fire pits, food trucks, live reindeer, ice sculpture, and Disney characters. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5 PM, and the South Elgin High choir performs at 6:30 PM. The event culminates with the lighting of the holiday tree at 7 PM.
Where: Bartlett | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting
Village Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Holiday tree lighting with special North Pole visitors.
Description:
Join the Park District of La Grange for an old-fashioned Tree Lighting at Waiola Park. Enjoy holiday entertainment, special visitors from the North Pole, hot cocoa, and cookies while admiring the wonderful tree decorations. Gather your family or friends to purchase and decorate a holiday tree, with registration available at the Recreation Center.
Where: La Grange Park | More Info: Village Tree Lighting
Holiday Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Community tree lighting with Santa and festive activities.
Description:
The Holiday Tree Lighting in Carol Stream, IL, is a festive event hosted by the Village of Carol Stream and the Carol Stream Park District. Attendees gather at the Carol Stream Town Center to share holiday cheer with seasonal music performances. Santa arrives at 6:30 PM, accompanied by the Carol Stream Fire District, and the community lights the holiday tree together. Guests can enjoy seasonal beverages, snacks, free holiday crafts, a Park District dance performance, and a free digital photo with Santa at the Fountain View Recreation Center and Carol Stream Library.
Where: Carol Stream | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting
Lilacia Park Holiday Lights
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday light displays with Santa visits and festive activities.
Description:
Lilacia Park Holiday Lights features charming holiday displays with light shows, tree decorations, and a gingerbread house. Youngsters can visit Santa Claus and enjoy a spectacular show with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies.
Where: Lombard | More Info: Lilacia Park Holiday Lights
Tree Lighting in Elmhurst
What to Expect:
Community tree lighting with food trucks and a People's Choice Award.
Description:
Join the Elmhurst Park District for the Tree Lighting in Wilder Park, where community trees will be illuminated, and holiday festivities will take place. Enjoy food trucks, decorated trees, and a People's Choice Award.
Where: Elmhurst | More Info: Tree Lighting in Elmhurst
Bloomingdale Holiday Markets and Shopping
St. Charles Christmas on Fox
What to Expect:
Handmade holiday items and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The St. Charles Christmas on Fox Art and Craft Show features over 100 vendors showcasing handmade holiday decorations, jewelry, unique photography, and more. The event is held at the Prairie Events Center in the Kane County Fairgrounds, offering a variety of arts and crafts, including whimsical folk art, homemade soup mixes, handmade soap, and wood signs. Lighted trees and Christmas music create a festive ambiance, while Holiday greens from Heinz Brothers Greenhouse are available for purchase.
Where: St. Charles | More Info: St. Charles Christmas on Fox
Quincy Holiday Gift Show
What to Expect:
Community-driven shopping event with proceeds supporting local charities.
Description:
The Quincy Service League's Holiday Gift Show features over 100 vendors selling unique handcrafted items, artisanal treats, and dazzling jewelry. Proceeds support local community initiatives and charitable projects.
Where: Quincy | More Info: Quincy Holiday Gift Show
Christmas Crossroads Craft Show
What to Expect:
A diverse marketplace showcasing handmade items from local artisans.
Description:
The Christmas Crossroads Craft Show is a premier holiday event featuring handmade items from over 220 local crafters, artisans, and makers. The show includes a variety of categories such as bath and body products, candles, children's items, and more. Each year, over 100 volunteers come together to organize this fabulous holiday market, with all proceeds benefiting local causes within the Lockport community.
Where: Lockport | More Info: Christmas Crossroads Craft Show
Bloomingdale Other Holiday Activities
Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday activities with Santa visits and festive booth displays.
Description:
The Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting in Downtown Hinsdale features family-friendly activities, including visits with Santa, carousel rides, and train rides. Businesses set up holiday-themed booths with crafts, giveaways, and activities.
Where: Hinsdale | More Info: Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting
Snow Much Fun
What to Expect:
Outdoor holiday activities with Santa and festive games.
Description:
Snow Much Fun is a festive holiday event at Veterans Memorial Park featuring outdoor activities like taking selfies in Santa's sleigh, enjoying a gingerbread bounce house, and taking a mule-drawn wagon ride around the park. The event includes community-decorated Christmas trees, outdoor fun games, and refreshments from a local food truck. Kids can find Santa inside the Gregg House and make s'mores at the museum.
Where: Westmont | More Info: Snow Much Fun
Christmas Walk
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday festivities with Santa Lucia and Santa Claus.
Description:
The Geneva Christmas Walk is a festive event in Downtown Geneva, IL, featuring the lighting of the Great Tree, arrival of Santa Lucia and Santa Claus, carolers, a live nativity, and holiday shopping.
Where: Geneva | More Info: Christmas Walk
Christmas at Mission
What to Expect:
Heartfelt Christmas celebration with family-friendly activities.
Description:
Join Mission Church for a heartfelt celebration of Christmas with services and programming for all ages, including kids and middle schoolers.
Where: Bloomingdale | More Info: Christmas at Mission
Gingerbread House Contest
What to Expect:
Families create and vote on their own gingerbread houses.
Description:
Families gather at the Darien Park District Community Center to create and vote on their most festive gingerbread houses, celebrating the holiday season with a special prize for the winning family.
Where: Downers Grove | More Info: Gingerbread House Contest
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Roselle (2 miles)
- Glendale Heights (3 miles)
- Carol Stream (4 miles)
- Hanover Park (4 miles)
- Addison (5 miles)
- Glen Ellyn (6 miles)
- Hoffman Estates (6 miles)
- Bartlett (6 miles)
- Wheaton (6 miles)
- Elk Grove Village (7 miles)
- Lombard (7 miles)
- Villa Park (7 miles)
- Streamwood (7 miles)
- West Chicago (8 miles)
- Elmhurst (8 miles)
- Rolling Meadows (9 miles)
- Mount Prospect (11 miles)
- Lisle (11 miles)
- Palatine (11 miles)
- Downers Grove (11 miles)
- South Elgin (11 miles)
- Des Plaines (11 miles)
- Elgin (12 miles)
- St. Charles (12 miles)
- Melrose Park (12 miles)
- Naperville (12 miles)
- Westmont (12 miles)
- Geneva (13 miles)
- Park Ridge (13 miles)
- Maywood (13 miles)
- Batavia (14 miles)
- Carpentersville (15 miles)
- Woodridge (15 miles)
- Buffalo Grove (15 miles)
- Wheeling (15 miles)
- Niles (15 miles)
- Darien (15 miles)
- Oak Park (16 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (16 miles)
- Portage Park (16 miles)
- Morton Grove (16 miles)
- Berwyn (17 miles)
- Wasco (17 miles)
- Glenview (17 miles)
- Northbrook (17 miles)
- Irving Park (18 miles)
- Bolingbrook (18 miles)
- Algonquin (18 miles)
- Aurora (18 miles)
- Albany Park (18 miles)
- Cicero (19 miles)
- Skokie (19 miles)
- Vernon Hills (19 miles)
- Avondale (19 miles)
- Logan Square (20 miles)
- North Lawndale (20 miles)
- Wilmette (20 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (20 miles)
- West Ridge (20 miles)
- East Garfield Park (20 miles)
- Lincoln Square (20 miles)
- South Lawndale (21 miles)
- North Center (21 miles)
- Highland Park (21 miles)
- West Town (21 miles)
- Romeoville (21 miles)
- Mundelein (21 miles)
- Edgewater (21 miles)
- Rogers Park (22 miles)
- Brighton Park (22 miles)
- Burbank (22 miles)
- Uptown (22 miles)
- Lincoln Park (22 miles)
- West Lawn (22 miles)
- Lower West Side (23 miles)
- Gage Park (23 miles)
- Huntley (23 miles)
- Crystal Lake (23 miles)
- Near North Side (23 miles)
- Chicago (23 miles)
- Libertyville (23 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (23 miles)
- Oswego (24 miles)
- Chicago Loop (24 miles)
- Bridgeport (24 miles)
- Plainfield (24 miles)
- Oak Lawn (24 miles)
- Ashburn (24 miles)
- New City (24 miles)
- Near South Side (24 miles)
- West Englewood (25 miles)
- Douglas (25 miles)
- Orland Park (25 miles)
- Lockport (25 miles)
- Englewood (26 miles)
- Homer Glen (26 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (26 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (27 miles)
- Grayslake (27 miles)
- Hyde Park (27 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (28 miles)
- Woodlawn (28 miles)
- McHenry (28 miles)
- Crest Hill (28 miles)
- Morgan Park (28 miles)
- North Chicago (28 miles)
- Chatham (28 miles)
- Round Lake Beach (29 miles)
- South Shore (29 miles)
- Blue Island (29 miles)
- Joliet (30 miles)
- Gurnee (30 miles)
- Oak Forest (30 miles)
- Tinley Park (31 miles)
- South Chicago (31 miles)
- Woodstock (31 miles)
- New Lenox (31 miles)
- Harvey (33 miles)
- Dolton (33 miles)
- DeKalb (34 miles)
- South Holland (35 miles)
- Zion (36 miles)
- Calumet City (37 miles)
- Park Forest (38 miles)
- Chicago Heights (39 miles)
- Lansing (39 miles)
- East Chicago (39 miles)
- Munster (40 miles)
- Pleasant Prairie (42 miles)
- Highland (43 miles)
- Belvidere (44 miles)