Illinois Christmas 2025

Top Events Across Illinois

Find the best Halloween events across Illinois this year!

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   The One of a Kind Holiday Show Chicago

   Chicago's premier holiday market featuring 600+ artisans

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   Holiday Express Aurora

   Festive train ride and tree decorating activity

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   Stroll on State Rockford

   Rockford's official holiday season kick-off event.

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   Home for the Holidays at the Rialto Joliet

   Historic theatre hosting diverse holiday performances.

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   Naperville Rotary Holiday Parade of Lights Naperville

   Parade of Lights fundraiser supporting local youth non-profits

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   Holiday Magic and Tree Lighting Bensenville

   Annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa.

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   Storytime with Scuba Claus Springfield

   Santa Claus in scuba gear

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   Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays Peoria

   Holiday concert with classical and jazz-inspired music

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   Breakfast and Photos with Santa East Peoria

   Breakfast with Santa and holiday crafts for kids.

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    Santa's Wildlife Express Hanna City

    Train ride to the North Pole with Santa and animal ambassadors.

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    Kris Kringle Market Peoria Heights

    FREE family-friendly winter market with Santa visits

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    Chillicothe Nikolausmarkt Chillicothe

    German-style Christmas market with local vendors and cultural performances

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    Downtown Elgin Holiday Cheers Sips of the Season Beverage Crawl Elgin

    Sip and stroll beverage crawl supporting local businesses.

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    Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2025 Waukegan

    Christmas concert by Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz

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    Farmer City Christmas Parade Farmer City

    One of Central Illinois' largest Christmas parades