Plan your festive adventure in Glenview with our ultimate event guide. From Glenview stalwarts to wandering visitors, our guide ensures a holiday season to remember.
One of the highlights this season is the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Tree-Lighting Parade, where the city illuminates in a vibrant spectacle to mark the start of festivities. The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink offers a delightful outdoor skating experience right at the heart of the city, providing a unique winter charm. And the beloved Holiday Magic is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring holiday-themed attractions and local shopping opportunities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Glenview
- Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Tree-Lighting Parade (Chicago)
- Holiday Magic (Brookfield)
- McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (Chicago)
- Light Up the Lake (Chicago)
- Lightscape (Lisle)
- Winter Fireworks (Chicago)
- “Elf” in Concert (Rosemont)
- Light Up the Park (Rosemont)
- Winter Flower Show: Celebrating Silver (Chicago)
- Skating in the Park (Rosemont)
See these and even more events listed below!
Glenview Holiday Light Displays
Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Tree-Lighting Parade
What to Expect:
Largest nighttime parade in the U.S. with over one million lights.
Description:
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is a day-through-night holiday celebration featuring the largest nighttime parade in the U.S., led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. The event includes musical celebrity performances, giant helium balloons, marching bands, and illuminated floats, culminating in the Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular over the Chicago River.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Tree-Lighting Parade
Light Up the Park
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday festivities with a tree lighting ceremony.
Description:
Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park hosts Light Up the Park, featuring ice skating, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers, and ice sculpting viewing. The event includes a tree lighting ceremony with over 80,000 holiday lights.
Where: Rosemont | More Info: Light Up the Park
Holiday Magic
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic features over two million twinkling LED lights, giant illuminated animals, and immersive light tunnels. Guests can explore indoor and outdoor habitats, enjoy live entertainment, and meet Santa. The event includes a festive holiday market with unique shopping and seasonal food options.
Where: Brookfield | More Info: Holiday Magic
Lightscape
What to Expect:
Interactive light displays synchronized to different instruments.
Description:
Explore 50 acres of the Morton Arboretum's majestic trees during this spectacular display of color, light, and sound. The event features 17 displays of lights and music that highlight the beauty of trees in winter. Enjoy interactive light displays, concession tents, and a temperature-activated, color-changing ceramic mug available for purchase.
Where: Lisle | More Info: Lightscape
Light Up the Lake
What to Expect:
Largest indoor holiday light show with oversized sculptures and festive activities.
Description:
Light Up the Lake is an indoor holiday light sculpture experience at Navy Pier, featuring over 600,000 twinkling lights, an Alpine ice rink, holiday beer garden, and Santa's Village.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Light Up the Lake
Glenview Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Tea at The Grove
What to Expect:
Unique handmade items and festive food offerings.
Description:
The Holiday Market at The Grove's Historic Redfield Estate offers unique, handmade items from 20 artists, makers, and designers. Find gifts, jewelry, textiles, decorations, personalized ornaments, stocking stuffers, gourmet food, and baked goods. Enjoy holiday refreshments and visit Santa's chalet for photos by the fireplace in a heated pavilion.
Where: Glenview | More Info: Holiday Tea at The Grove
Glenview Holiday Shows and Entertainment
“Elf” in Concert
What to Expect:
Live orchestral performance accompanying a classic holiday film.
Description:
Relive the heartwarming holiday classic "Elf" with a live-to-film concert experience, featuring John Debney's score played in perfect sync with the beloved Christmas movie.
Where: Rosemont | More Info: “Elf” in Concert
Glenview Other Holiday Activities
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
What to Expect:
Free skating lessons for all ages.
Description:
The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park offers free admission with online reservations required. It features free skating lessons, making it accessible for all ages. The rink is open daily from November 15 through February 2, weather permitting, and provides snacks and hot drinks from Momentum Coffee and Millennium Hall.
Where: Chicago | More Info: McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Skating in the Park
What to Expect:
Unique outdoor skating sessions with flexible timing.
Description:
Skating in the Park offers a serene and enjoyable outdoor skating experience with various session times throughout the day and evening.
Where: Rosemont | More Info: Skating in the Park
Winter Flower Show: Celebrating Silver
What to Expect:
Celebrating 25 years of Garfield Park Conservatory's community alliances.
Description:
The Winter Flower Show: Celebrating Silver at the Garfield Park Conservatory highlights the 25-year history of the Garfield Park community alliance. Enjoy beautiful silver foliage, lush poinsettias in pink and white hues, and other winter flowers and plants.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Winter Flower Show: Celebrating Silver
Winter Fireworks
What to Expect:
Free, award-winning fireworks display over Lake Michigan.
Description:
Navy Pier's free dazzling Award-Winning fireworks display features spectacular winter fireworks on Saturdays, showcasing the beauty of Lake Michigan.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Winter Fireworks
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Morton Grove (2 miles)
- Wilmette (3 miles)
- Niles (4 miles)
- Skokie (4 miles)
- Northbrook (5 miles)
- Park Ridge (5 miles)
- Des Plaines (6 miles)
- West Ridge (7 miles)
- Rogers Park (8 miles)
- Mount Prospect (8 miles)
- Albany Park (8 miles)
- Highland Park (8 miles)
- Portage Park (8 miles)
- Lincoln Square (8 miles)
- Irving Park (8 miles)
- Wheeling (9 miles)
- Edgewater (9 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (10 miles)
- North Center (10 miles)
- Avondale (10 miles)
- Uptown (10 miles)
- Elk Grove Village (10 miles)
- Buffalo Grove (10 miles)
- Logan Square (11 miles)
- Rolling Meadows (12 miles)
- Melrose Park (12 miles)
- Lincoln Park (13 miles)
- Oak Park (13 miles)
- Palatine (13 miles)
- Maywood (13 miles)
- West Town (13 miles)
- East Garfield Park (14 miles)
- Addison (14 miles)
- Near North Side (14 miles)
- Elmhurst (14 miles)
- Vernon Hills (14 miles)
- North Lawndale (15 miles)
- Chicago Loop (15 miles)
- Hoffman Estates (15 miles)
- Berwyn (15 miles)
- Cicero (16 miles)
- Roselle (16 miles)
- South Lawndale (16 miles)
- Lower West Side (16 miles)
- Villa Park (16 miles)
- Chicago (17 miles)
- Bloomingdale (17 miles)
- Near South Side (17 miles)
- Libertyville (17 miles)
- Lombard (17 miles)
- Mundelein (17 miles)
- Bridgeport (17 miles)
- Glendale Heights (18 miles)
- North Chicago (18 miles)
- Brighton Park (18 miles)
- Douglas (18 miles)
- Hanover Park (19 miles)
- New City (19 miles)
- Glen Ellyn (20 miles)
- Gage Park (20 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (20 miles)
- Streamwood (20 miles)
- West Lawn (21 miles)
- Carol Stream (21 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (21 miles)
- Bartlett (21 miles)
- West Englewood (21 miles)
- Westmont (21 miles)
- Englewood (21 miles)
- Downers Grove (21 miles)
- Hyde Park (21 miles)
- Gurnee (22 miles)
- Wheaton (22 miles)
- Woodlawn (22 miles)
- Ashburn (23 miles)
- Grayslake (23 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (23 miles)
- Burbank (23 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (24 miles)
- Lisle (24 miles)
- South Shore (24 miles)
- Darien (24 miles)
- Carpentersville (24 miles)
- Chatham (24 miles)
- Oak Lawn (25 miles)
- West Chicago (25 miles)
- Elgin (25 miles)
- South Chicago (26 miles)
- Round Lake Beach (26 miles)
- Woodridge (26 miles)
- Zion (26 miles)
- South Elgin (26 miles)
- Algonquin (27 miles)
- Morgan Park (27 miles)
- Naperville (27 miles)
- St. Charles (29 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (29 miles)
- Blue Island (29 miles)
- Geneva (29 miles)
- Bolingbrook (29 miles)
- Crystal Lake (30 miles)
- McHenry (31 miles)
- Orland Park (31 miles)
- Batavia (31 miles)
- Dolton (31 miles)
- Oak Forest (32 miles)
- Harvey (33 miles)
- Wasco (33 miles)
- Romeoville (33 miles)
- Homer Glen (33 miles)
- Huntley (34 miles)
- South Holland (34 miles)
- Calumet City (34 miles)
- Pleasant Prairie (34 miles)
- Tinley Park (34 miles)
- East Chicago (34 miles)
- Aurora (35 miles)
- Kenosha (36 miles)
- Lockport (36 miles)
- Lansing (37 miles)
- Plainfield (37 miles)
- Munster (38 miles)
- Woodstock (38 miles)
- Crest Hill (39 miles)
- Oswego (39 miles)
- New Lenox (40 miles)
- Highland (40 miles)
- Chicago Heights (40 miles)
- Gary (40 miles)
- Park Forest (40 miles)
- Joliet (41 miles)
- Mount Pleasant (44 miles)
- Schererville (44 miles)