You've discovered the perfect holiday guide for Loves Park! Let us lead you to the best festive activities and events. For those who know Loves Park well and those just discovering it, our guide is your passport to yuletide adventures.
This holiday season, the Chicago Christkindlmarket offers a charming open-air market that showcases vibrant stalls filled with unique gifts and delicious treats. Another highlight is The Nutcracker, a timeless ballet that brings magic and grace to the stage, captivating audiences of all ages. And don't forget the Rockford Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular, a fantastic gathering showcasing local artisans' workâan ideal spot to find one-of-a-kind holiday presents. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Loves Park
- Chicago Christkindlmarket (Chicago)
- The Nutcracker (Springfield)
- Rockford Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular
- St. Charles Christmas on Fox (St. Charles)
- A Calvary Christmas (Springfield)
- Christmas Crossroads Craft Show (Lockport)
- Caroling at the Carillon (Springfield)
- Cranberry Christmas Craft Fair (Blue Mound)
See these and even more events listed below!
Loves Park Holiday Markets and Shopping
Cranberry Christmas Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Local artisans selling handmade crafts and decorations.
Description:
The Cranberry Christmas Craft Fair at Blue Mound Civic Center features local artisans showcasing handmade crafts, decorations, and seasonal items.
Where: Blue Mound | More Info: Cranberry Christmas Craft Fair
Rockford Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping experience with local artisans.
Description:
The Rockford Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular is a showcase of handcrafted items from talented crafters, filling over 25,000 sq ft with a variety of handmade items.
Where: Loves Park | More Info: Rockford Arts and Crafts Holiday Spectacular
Christmas Crossroads Craft Show
What to Expect:
Unique blend of local handmade crafts and community support.
Description:
The Christmas Crossroads Craft Show is a premier holiday event featuring handmade items from over 220 local crafters, artisans, and makers. The show offers a diverse range of categories including 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
St. Charles Christmas on Fox
What to Expect:
Unique handmade holiday gifts and decorations.
Description:
The St. Charles Christmas on Fox Art and Craft Show features over 100 vendors selling handmade holiday items, including jewelry, unique photography, paper crafts, and wearing apparel. The event is held at the Prairie Events Center in the Kane County Fairgrounds, offering a variety of handmade Christmas decorations, candies, and gifts.
Where: St. Charles | More Info: St. Charles Christmas on Fox
Chicago Christkindlmarket
What to Expect:
Traditional German holiday market with international and local vendors.
Description:
The Chicago Christkindlmarket is a traditional German holiday event featuring over 50 vendors selling unique gifts, food, and drinks. Visitors can explore a wide array of international and local goods, enjoy festive music, and savor roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine in a cozy outdoor setting.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Chicago Christkindlmarket
Loves Park Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Springfield Ballet presents The Nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet featuring Clara and her Nutcracker Prince in an extravagant Christmas party, fierce battle, and magical journey through the Enchanted Forest and Land of Sweets.
Where: Springfield | More Info: The Nutcracker
A Calvary Christmas
What to Expect:
Special Christmas activities for kids in 5th grade or below.
Description:
Join Calvary Church for a Christmas celebration filled with special activities and worship services designed to honor the true meaning of Christmas.
Where: Springfield | More Info: A Calvary Christmas
Caroling at the Carillon
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with caroling and festive activities.
Description:
Gather around a roaring bonfire and sing Christmas carols accompanied by the beautiful music of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. Enjoy family-friendly activities, crafts, photo ops, and Santa visits. Complimentary snacks and drinks include apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, cookies, and hot chocolate.
Where: Springfield | More Info: Caroling at the Carillon
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Machesney Park (2 miles)
- Rockford (4 miles)
- Belvidere (12 miles)
- Beloit (13 miles)
- Janesville (25 miles)
- Freeport (29 miles)
- Woodstock (31 miles)
- DeKalb (31 miles)
- Huntley (34 miles)
- Crystal Lake (38 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (38 miles)
- McHenry (40 miles)
- Algonquin (41 miles)
- Wasco (43 miles)
- Carpentersville (43 miles)
- Elgin (44 miles)