Get thrilled for holiday joy, Mount Prospect! Our guide will lead you to all the best events and activities. Whether you're deeply connected to Mount Prospect or just making connections, this guide enhances your festive adventure.
Popular events include the Mount Prospect Polar Express, where families can enjoy a magical train ride filled with festive cheer. Meanwhile, at Christkindlmarket Aurora, visitors can immerse themselves in a traditional German holiday market experience, featuring handcrafted gifts and delicious seasonal treats. And the Wheaton Santa Express is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a unique opportunity to meet Santa aboard a festive train. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mount Prospect
- Christkindlmarket Aurora (Aurora)
- Mount Prospect Polar Express
- Wheaton Santa Express (Wheaton)
- Skokie North Pole Express (Skokie)
- Oswego Holiday Express (Oswego)
See these and even more events listed below!
Mount Prospect Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christkindlmarket Aurora
What to Expect:
Traditional German market with international and local vendors.
Description:
Christkindlmarket Aurora is a German-themed holiday market at RiverEdge Park, featuring over 55 vendors, live performances, and family-friendly activities like scavenger hunts and glassblowing workshops.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Christkindlmarket Aurora
Mount Prospect Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Wheaton Santa Express
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday train ride with Santa.
Description:
Join the DuPage County Historical Museum for a special train ride departing from Wheaton Train Station. Each paid child receives a small gift from Santa and a goody bag. The event includes holiday music, storytelling, and treats. All participants must have a ticket unless under 1 year old.
Where: Wheaton | More Info: Wheaton Santa Express
Mount Prospect Other Holiday Activities
Mount Prospect Polar Express
What to Expect:
Holiday train ride with Santa and festive activities.
Description:
Embark on a festive journey with the Polar Express at Mount Prospect Train Station. Each child will receive a little gift and enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate, and activities at the North Pole.
Where: Mount Prospect | More Info: Mount Prospect Polar Express
Skokie North Pole Express
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday train ride with Santa Claus.
Description:
The Skokie North Pole Express is a festive train ride where riders are provided with decorations, crafts, and activity books. The event features a reading of "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg and holiday carols. Santa Claus joins the train at Fox Lake to visit every child, and drinks and snacks are included.
Where: Skokie | More Info: Skokie North Pole Express
Oswego Holiday Express
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday train ride with hot cocoa and Santa Claus.
Description:
The Oswego Holiday Express is a festive event where participants, from Grandma to the baby, must be registered. Trains depart every 20 minutes, offering a journey to the "North Pole" where Mrs. Claus greets you, you enjoy hot cocoa from the Village Grind, and meet Santa.
Where: Oswego | More Info: Oswego Holiday Express
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Des Plaines (4 miles)
- Rolling Meadows (4 miles)
- Elk Grove Village (5 miles)
- Wheeling (5 miles)
- Palatine (6 miles)
- Buffalo Grove (6 miles)
- Park Ridge (6 miles)
- Northbrook (7 miles)
- Hoffman Estates (7 miles)
- Niles (8 miles)
- Glenview (8 miles)
- Morton Grove (8 miles)
- Roselle (9 miles)
- Addison (10 miles)
- Bloomingdale (11 miles)
- Highland Park (11 miles)
- Skokie (11 miles)
- Vernon Hills (11 miles)
- Wilmette (11 miles)
- Elmhurst (12 miles)
- Portage Park (12 miles)
- Hanover Park (12 miles)
- Melrose Park (12 miles)
- Glendale Heights (12 miles)
- Villa Park (12 miles)
- Streamwood (13 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (13 miles)
- Albany Park (13 miles)
- Irving Park (13 miles)
- West Ridge (13 miles)
- Lombard (13 miles)
- Bartlett (14 miles)
- Maywood (14 miles)
- Mundelein (14 miles)
- Lincoln Square (14 miles)
- Rogers Park (14 miles)
- Avondale (15 miles)
- Glen Ellyn (15 miles)
- Carol Stream (15 miles)
- Oak Park (15 miles)
- Libertyville (15 miles)
- Edgewater (15 miles)
- North Center (15 miles)
- Logan Square (16 miles)
- Uptown (16 miles)
- Wheaton (16 miles)
- Berwyn (17 miles)
- Carpentersville (17 miles)
- East Garfield Park (18 miles)
- Elgin (18 miles)
- Lincoln Park (18 miles)
- Cicero (18 miles)
- West Town (18 miles)
- North Lawndale (18 miles)
- Downers Grove (18 miles)
- North Chicago (19 miles)
- West Chicago (19 miles)
- Westmont (19 miles)
- South Elgin (19 miles)
- South Lawndale (19 miles)
- Near North Side (19 miles)
- Algonquin (20 miles)
- Lisle (20 miles)
- Grayslake (20 miles)
- Chicago Loop (20 miles)
- Lower West Side (20 miles)
- Chicago (21 miles)
- Brighton Park (21 miles)
- Gurnee (21 miles)
- Bridgeport (22 miles)
- Near South Side (22 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (22 miles)
- St. Charles (22 miles)
- Darien (22 miles)
- Naperville (22 miles)
- Gage Park (22 miles)
- Round Lake Beach (22 miles)
- Geneva (23 miles)
- Woodridge (23 miles)
- Crystal Lake (23 miles)
- Douglas (23 miles)
- New City (23 miles)
- West Lawn (23 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (24 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (24 miles)
- West Englewood (24 miles)
- Burbank (24 miles)
- Batavia (24 miles)
- Englewood (25 miles)
- Ashburn (25 miles)
- McHenry (25 miles)
- Wasco (26 miles)
- Hyde Park (26 miles)
- Huntley (26 miles)
- Oak Lawn (26 miles)
- Bolingbrook (26 miles)
- Woodlawn (26 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (27 miles)
- Zion (27 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (27 miles)
- Chatham (28 miles)
- South Shore (28 miles)
- Aurora (29 miles)
- Morgan Park (29 miles)
- South Chicago (30 miles)
- Romeoville (30 miles)
- Orland Park (30 miles)
- Blue Island (31 miles)
- Woodstock (31 miles)
- Homer Glen (32 miles)
- Plainfield (33 miles)
- Lockport (34 miles)
- Oak Forest (34 miles)
- Pleasant Prairie (34 miles)
- Oswego (34 miles)
- Dolton (34 miles)
- Harvey (35 miles)
- Tinley Park (35 miles)
- Kenosha (36 miles)
- Crest Hill (36 miles)
- South Holland (36 miles)
- Calumet City (38 miles)
- Joliet (38 miles)
- New Lenox (38 miles)
- East Chicago (39 miles)
- Lansing (40 miles)
- Munster (41 miles)
- Chicago Heights (42 miles)
- Park Forest (42 miles)
- DeKalb (43 miles)
- Highland (43 miles)
- Mount Pleasant (44 miles)
- Gary (45 miles)