Discover the charm of the holidays in Villa Park with our detailed guide. From Villa Park locals to international travelers, our guide is your key to seasonal celebrations.
Popular events this season include the dazzling Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden, where enchanting light displays transform the landscape into a winter wonderland. Experience the excitement of the Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum, featuring breathtaking tree illuminations that create a magical forest setting. And the Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering festive animal encounters and holiday-themed displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Villa Park
- Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
- Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)
- Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield)
- Aurora Festival of Lights (Aurora)
- Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm (Aurora)
- Mooseheart Holiday Lights Festival (Mooseheart)
- Supper with St. Nick at Morton Arboretum (Lisle)
See these and even more events listed below!
Villa Park Holiday Light Displays
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
What to Expect:
Dazzling light installations and interactive tree displays.
Description:
Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden features an illuminated trail with dazzling installations, including a 110-foot tunnel of 100,000 lights and interactive tree displays. The event showcases vibrant, inventive works by international artists, creating a festive atmosphere with light, art, and music.
Where: Glencoe | More Info: Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
What to Expect:
Immersive light and music installations along an ADA-compliant path.
Description:
Explore 50 acres of the Morton Arboretum's majestic trees during this spectacular light and music display. The one-mile path is fully ADA compliant, featuring 17 displays that highlight the beauty of trees in winter. Enjoy warm beverages, snacks, and a laser light finale at Meadow Lake.
Where: Lisle | More Info: Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with giant illuminated animals.
Description:
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic features over two million twinkling LED lights, giant illuminated animals, and immersive light displays. Visitors can explore indoor and outdoor habitats, enjoy seasonal attractions like the Elf Power Virtual Reality Experiences and Carousel, and meet Santa at the North Pole.
Where: Brookfield | More Info: Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
Aurora Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Dazzling light displays and merry music.
Description:
The Aurora Festival of Lights is a free, outdoor drive-through holiday light display featuring over a mile of spectacular lighted displays, including jumping reindeer, ice skating bears, and Santa's toy factory, all synchronized with holiday music.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Aurora Festival of Lights
Mooseheart Holiday Lights Festival
What to Expect:
Chicagoland's largest holiday light display with more than 80 displays.
Description:
Mooseheart Holiday Lights Festival features a 1.8-mile drive-through route with over 80 lighted displays, showcasing a variety of holiday-themed decorations and festive lighting.
Where: Mooseheart | More Info: Mooseheart Holiday Lights Festival
Villa Park Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday train ride and festive activities.
Description:
Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm features a festive holiday celebration with a train ride to the virtual North Pole, holiday displays, and various activities like crafting and visiting Santa.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Holiday Express at Blackberry Farm
Supper with St. Nick at Morton Arboretum
What to Expect:
Elegant family dinner with Santa visit and tree lights.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with a decadent buffet dinner at the historic Thornhill Mansion, followed by a special visit with Santa in the Founders Room. The event includes admission to the Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum.
Where: Lisle | More Info: Supper with St. Nick at Morton Arboretum
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Lombard (1 miles)
- Elmhurst (3 miles)
- Addison (3 miles)
- Glen Ellyn (4 miles)
- Glendale Heights (4 miles)
- Downers Grove (6 miles)
- Wheaton (6 miles)
- Westmont (7 miles)
- Bloomingdale (7 miles)
- Melrose Park (7 miles)
- Maywood (8 miles)
- Lisle (8 miles)
- Carol Stream (8 miles)
- Elk Grove Village (8 miles)
- Roselle (8 miles)
- Darien (10 miles)
- Woodridge (10 miles)
- Berwyn (10 miles)
- Oak Park (11 miles)
- Naperville (11 miles)
- Hanover Park (11 miles)
- West Chicago (11 miles)
- Des Plaines (11 miles)
- Park Ridge (11 miles)
- Hoffman Estates (12 miles)
- Belmont Cragin (12 miles)
- Portage Park (12 miles)
- Bartlett (12 miles)
- Cicero (12 miles)
- Mount Prospect (12 miles)
- Niles (13 miles)
- Rolling Meadows (13 miles)
- Streamwood (14 miles)
- Irving Park (14 miles)
- Bolingbrook (14 miles)
- North Lawndale (14 miles)
- South Lawndale (15 miles)
- Avondale (15 miles)
- Albany Park (15 miles)
- East Garfield Park (15 miles)
- Morton Grove (15 miles)
- Logan Square (15 miles)
- Burbank (15 miles)
- Palatine (15 miles)
- Brighton Park (16 miles)
- West Lawn (16 miles)
- West Town (16 miles)
- Glenview (16 miles)
- Geneva (16 miles)
- Gage Park (16 miles)
- Skokie (16 miles)
- Lincoln Square (17 miles)
- St. Charles (17 miles)
- North Center (17 miles)
- Lower West Side (17 miles)
- Batavia (17 miles)
- West Ridge (17 miles)
- Chicago Lawn (17 miles)
- Oak Lawn (17 miles)
- South Elgin (17 miles)
- Ashburn (17 miles)
- Wheeling (18 miles)
- Romeoville (18 miles)
- Chicago (18 miles)
- Lincoln Park (18 miles)
- Bridgeport (18 miles)
- Edgewater (18 miles)
- New City (18 miles)
- Uptown (18 miles)
- Buffalo Grove (18 miles)
- Elgin (18 miles)
- Near North Side (18 miles)
- West Englewood (18 miles)
- Chicago Loop (18 miles)
- Northbrook (18 miles)
- Rogers Park (18 miles)
- Wilmette (19 miles)
- Near South Side (19 miles)
- Englewood (19 miles)
- Orland Park (19 miles)
- Aurora (19 miles)
- Douglas (19 miles)
- Grand Boulevard (20 miles)
- Auburn Gresham (20 miles)
- Homer Glen (20 miles)
- Lockport (21 miles)
- Carpentersville (21 miles)
- Greater Grand Crossing (21 miles)
- Plainfield (21 miles)
- Hyde Park (21 miles)
- Woodlawn (21 miles)
- Morgan Park (22 miles)
- Wasco (22 miles)
- Chatham (22 miles)
- Highland Park (22 miles)
- Blue Island (23 miles)
- Vernon Hills (23 miles)
- South Shore (23 miles)
- Oak Forest (24 miles)
- Oswego (24 miles)
- Crest Hill (24 miles)
- Tinley Park (24 miles)
- South Chicago (25 miles)
- Algonquin (25 miles)
- Joliet (26 miles)
- Mundelein (26 miles)
- New Lenox (26 miles)
- Harvey (26 miles)
- Dolton (26 miles)
- Lake in the Hills (27 miles)
- Libertyville (27 miles)
- South Holland (28 miles)
- Crystal Lake (30 miles)
- Huntley (30 miles)
- Calumet City (30 miles)
- North Chicago (31 miles)
- Grayslake (32 miles)
- Park Forest (32 miles)
- Chicago Heights (32 miles)
- Lansing (32 miles)
- East Chicago (33 miles)
- Munster (33 miles)
- Gurnee (34 miles)
- Round Lake Beach (34 miles)
- McHenry (34 miles)
- Highland (36 miles)
- Woodstock (38 miles)
- Gary (39 miles)
- DeKalb (39 miles)
- Zion (39 miles)
- Schererville (40 miles)
- Merrillville (44 miles)