Discover the best holiday events in Highland Park! Explore all the must-see festive highlights with our guide. Whether Highland Park is your everyday reality or your dream destination, our guide brings holiday magic to life.
One of the most anticipated seasonal attractions is the Christkindlmarket, where the spirit of a traditional German Christmas market comes alive with handcrafted goods and delicious seasonal treats. Another highlight is the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, where the dazzling display of lights marks the official start of the holiday season. And the Holiday Lighting is an event you definitely don't want to miss, featuring stunning decorations that illuminate the town. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Highland Park
- Highland Park Holiday Lighting
- Cookie & Cocoa Crawl
- Stews & Brews
- Ballet Makkai Nutcracker
- Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)
- Wonderland Express & Lightscape (Glencoe)
- Wonderland Express & Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)
- Gingerbread House Decorating (Bannockburn)
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Highland Park Events Events
Highland Park Holiday Lighting (Highland Park) • 0.2 miles
Illuminated holiday lights throughout the season
Cookie & Cocoa Crawl (Highland Park) • 0.3 miles
Festive cookie and cocoa tasting tour
Stews & Brews (Highland Park) • 0.4 miles
Hearty comfort foods, refreshing beverages, and live blues music.
Ballet Makkai Nutcracker (Highland Park) • 0.7 miles
Annual full-length Nutcracker production
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe) • 2.3 miles
Enchanting 1.3-mile trail of twinkling lights and artistic displays.
Wonderland Express & Lightscape (Glencoe) • 2.3 miles
Illuminated pathways and miniature train displays
Wonderland Express & Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe) • 2.3 miles
Enchanting light displays set within a renowned botanic garden.
Gingerbread House Decorating (Bannockburn) • 3.4 miles
Hands-on gingerbread house decorating with festive supplies
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