Experience the thrill of the festive season in Glendale Heights! Our guide has all the exciting holiday events. From Glendale Heights natives to holiday tourists, this guide is your key to the city's festive season.
One highlight is the Victorian Christmas featuring Glendale Heights Christkindl Market, where guests can explore a delightful array of artisan crafts and seasonal treats. Another notable event is the Tree Lighting Ceremony, which sets a magical atmosphere with its twinkling lights and joyful music. And the Safety Town Halloween is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a charmingly spooky experience for families. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Glendale Heights
- Victorian Christmas featuring Glendale Heights Christkindl Market
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony
- Safety Town Halloween
- Halloween in the Heights: House Decorating Contest
- Turkey Shoot
- Turkey Time
- Bats, Ghosts, & Spiders, Oh My
- Christmas Joy
See these and even more events listed below!
Glendale Heights Holiday Light Displays
Tree Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with hay ride and Santa photo opportunity.
Description:
The Tree Lighting Ceremony at Camera Park features a festive celebration with a Holiday Hay Ride, family photos with Santa, and holiday songs performed by local student groups. The event culminates with the lighting of the park by Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Glendale Heights Holiday Markets and Shopping
Victorian Christmas featuring Glendale Heights Christkindl Market
What to Expect:
Historic home tour with Victorian-style decorations and Christkindl Market.
Description:
Step back in time to experience a Victorian Christmas at the Historic House, featuring beautifully preserved decorations and refreshments. This year, the event includes Glendale Heights' very own Christkindl Market, offering warm cups of hot chocolate, scenic carriage rides, and authentic Victorian carolers. Visitors can take a tour of the home and let children craft their own Victorian-style decorations to take home.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Victorian Christmas featuring Glendale Heights Christkindl Market
Glendale Heights Other Holiday Activities
Safety Town Halloween
What to Expect:
Trick-or-treating in a safe and family-friendly setting.
Description:
Safety Town Halloween is a family-friendly event where children can trick-or-treat in a safe and festive environment. The event features friendly characters and activities suitable for children under 16.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Safety Town Halloween
Halloween in the Heights: House Decorating Contest
What to Expect:
Community-driven Halloween house decorating contest with interactive voting.
Description:
Residents of Glendale Heights are invited to showcase their Halloween spirit by decorating their homes with creative and spooky fall decorations. The contest is open to all residents, with free registration available from October 1 to October 20. Approved homes will be featured on an interactive map for voting, and the top three decorated homes will receive awards.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Halloween in the Heights: House Decorating Contest
Turkey Shoot
What to Expect:
Shotgun start with golf, cart, meals, and a turkey.
Description:
The Turkey Shoot at Glendale Lakes Golf Club is a four-person scramble event held in November. Participants will enjoy golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a turkey to take home. The event features a shotgun start at 10 AM with no breakfast provided.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Turkey Shoot
Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony
What to Expect:
Tribute to fallen warriors with a flag presentation and rifle salute.
Description:
The Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony honors fallen warriors with a flag presentation, color guard, and rifle salute, paying tribute to their service.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony
Christmas Joy
What to Expect:
Hands-on holiday gift-making with candy cane experiments.
Description:
In this holiday-themed class, participants will engage in a candy cane experiment and create a holiday gift for their family. The activity includes wrapping a bow and other festive crafts.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Christmas Joy
Bats, Ghosts, & Spiders, Oh My
What to Expect:
Spooky Halloween crafts for kids.
Description:
Create three spooky Halloween crafts to decorate your home with a variety of materials and activities designed for children aged 3-5.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Bats, Ghosts, & Spiders, Oh My
Turkey Time
What to Expect:
Interactive Thanksgiving activities for children.
Description:
This Thanksgiving-themed class includes a science experiment, turkey counting, and a Thanksgiving craft. Participants will engage in interactive activities that celebrate the holiday season.
Where: Glendale Heights | More Info: Turkey Time
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Glen Ellyn (3 miles)
- Bloomingdale (3 miles)
- Carol Stream (4 miles)
- Lombard (4 miles)
- Wheaton (4 miles)
- Addison (4 miles)
- Villa Park (4 miles)
- Roselle (5 miles)
- Elmhurst (6 miles)
- Hanover Park (7 miles)
- West Chicago (7 miles)
- Downers Grove (8 miles)
- Elk Grove Village (8 miles)
- Lisle (8 miles)
- Bartlett (8 miles)
- Hoffman Estates (9 miles)
- Westmont (9 miles)
- Streamwood (10 miles)
- Naperville (10 miles)
- Melrose Park (11 miles)
- Woodridge (12 miles)
- Maywood (12 miles)
- Rolling Meadows (12 miles)
- Darien (12 miles)
- Mount Prospect (12 miles)
- Des Plaines (12 miles)
- Geneva (13 miles)
- St. Charles (13 miles)
- South Elgin (13 miles)
- Park Ridge (13 miles)
- Batavia (14 miles)
- Palatine (14 miles)
- Elgin (14 miles)
- Oak Park (15 miles)
- Berwyn (15 miles)
- Bolingbrook (15 miles)
- Niles (15 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (15 miles)
- Portage Park (16 miles)
- Cicero (17 miles)
- Aurora (17 miles)
- Morton Grove (17 miles)
- Wheeling (17 miles)
- Irving Park (17 miles)
- Buffalo Grove (17 miles)
- Carpentersville (17 miles)
- Wasco (18 miles)
- Glenview (18 miles)
- Albany Park (18 miles)
- North Lawndale (18 miles)
- Avondale (18 miles)
- Romeoville (18 miles)
- East Garfield Park (19 miles)
- South Lawndale (19 miles)
- Logan Square (19 miles)
- Skokie (19 miles)
- Northbrook (19 miles)
- Burbank (19 miles)
- Lincoln Square (20 miles)
- Brighton Park (20 miles)
- West Ridge (20 miles)
- North Center (20 miles)
- West Town (20 miles)
- West Lawn (20 miles)
- Wilmette (21 miles)
- Gage Park (21 miles)
- Lower West Side (21 miles)
- Algonquin (21 miles)
- Plainfield (21 miles)
- Edgewater (21 miles)
- Oak Lawn (21 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (21 miles)
- Lincoln Park (21 miles)
- Rogers Park (21 miles)
- Uptown (21 miles)
- Vernon Hills (22 miles)
- Ashburn (22 miles)
- Oswego (22 miles)
- Chicago (22 miles)
- Bridgeport (22 miles)
- Near North Side (22 miles)
- New City (22 miles)
- Chicago Loop (22 miles)
- Orland Park (22 miles)
- Lockport (22 miles)
- West Englewood (23 miles)
- Homer Glen (23 miles)
- Highland Park (23 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (23 miles)
- Near South Side (23 miles)
- Englewood (23 miles)
- Douglas (24 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (24 miles)
- Mundelein (24 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (24 miles)
- Crest Hill (25 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (25 miles)
- Huntley (26 miles)
- Hyde Park (26 miles)
- Morgan Park (26 miles)
- Woodlawn (26 miles)
- Crystal Lake (26 miles)
- Libertyville (26 miles)
- Chatham (26 miles)
- Blue Island (27 miles)
- Joliet (27 miles)
- Oak Forest (27 miles)
- South Shore (27 miles)
- Tinley Park (28 miles)
- New Lenox (28 miles)
- South Chicago (29 miles)
- Grayslake (30 miles)
- Harvey (30 miles)
- Dolton (30 miles)
- North Chicago (31 miles)
- McHenry (31 miles)
- Round Lake Beach (32 miles)
- South Holland (32 miles)
- Gurnee (33 miles)
- Woodstock (34 miles)
- Calumet City (34 miles)
- DeKalb (35 miles)
- Park Forest (36 miles)
- Chicago Heights (36 miles)
- Lansing (36 miles)
- East Chicago (37 miles)
- Munster (37 miles)
- Zion (39 miles)
- Highland (40 miles)
- Gary (43 miles)
- Schererville (44 miles)
- Pleasant Prairie (45 miles)