Palatine Christmas 2025

See all Palatine Christmas happenings this year!

Palatine prepares for Christmas 2025 near the main district as storefronts glow and family events fill the calendar. The area offers holiday experiences, seasonal tours, family celebrations, and lively markets where neighbors gather for music and warm treats.

Find the best Palatine Christmas happenings this year!

Last updated: 10/23/2025 by ChristmasLocal.com editorial team

Palatine Christmas Events

Palatine Christmas Markets and Shopping

Fremd Booster Club Holiday Craft Fair in Palatine

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Fremd Booster Club Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, December 13, 2025

📍 Fremd High School

(2.0 mi from Palatine)

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Discover unique handmade treasures and festive holiday spirit at the Fremd Booster Club Holiday Craft Fair. This annual event brings together a variety of vendors offering artisanal goods and one-of-a-kind gifts, making it the perfect place to find something special for everyone on your list. Support the Fremd High School students and their programs while enjoying a day of community and holiday cheer.

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⭐ Best For: Holiday shopping, finding unique gifts, supporting students

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Palatine Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment

Home for the Holidays: A Musical Celebration with Barrington High School Alumni & Friends in Barrington

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Home for the Holidays: A Musical Celebration with Barrington High School Alumni & Friends (Barrington, IL)

Sunday, December 22, 2024

📍 Barrington's White House

145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

(6.0 mi from Palatine)

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Celebrate the season with a heartwarming musical event featuring Barrington High School alumni and friends. This special performance showcases the musical journeys of talented local musicians as they share festive holiday music and heartfelt tributes. It's a wonderful opportunity to gather and enjoy the joy of the holidays through song.

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⭐ Best For: Music lovers, families, holiday enthusiasts

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Christmas Events Near Palatine

Arlington Heights Christmas Events

A Christmas Carol in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights

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A Christmas Carol (Arlington Heights)

📍 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Nov 24, 2024

(3.2 mi from Palatine)

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A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights

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A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Arlington Heights)

📍 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Nov 25, 2025

(3.2 mi from Palatine)

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Schaumburg Christmas Events

The Nutcracker in Schaumburg

Schaumburg

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The Nutcracker (Schaumburg)

📍 Prairie Center for the Arts

Dec 4, 2024

(6.1 mi from Palatine)

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Schaumburg Tree Lighting Ceremony in Schaumburg

Schaumburg

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Schaumburg Tree Lighting Ceremony (Schaumburg)

📍 Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

(6.1 mi from Palatine)

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Des Plaines Christmas Events

Mariah Carey's Christmas Time in Rosemont

Rosemont

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Mariah Carey's Christmas Time (Rosemont)

📍 Allstate Arena

(10.4 mi from Palatine)

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City of Des Plaines Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Des Plaines

Des Plaines

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City of Des Plaines Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Des Plaines)

📍 Des Plaines Park District

(10.5 mi from Palatine)

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Park Ridge Christmas Events

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in Rosemont

Rosemont

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Rosemont)

📍 Rosemont Theatre

Dec 14, 2025

(12.7 mi from Palatine)

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Light Up The Park in Rosemont

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Light Up The Park (Rosemont)

📍 Parkway Bank Park

Nov 22, 2025

(12.6 mi from Palatine)

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Wheaton Christmas Events

A Holiday Happening Craft & Art Fair in Glen Ellyn

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A Holiday Happening Craft & Art Fair (Glen Ellyn)

📍 College of DuPage PEC Arena

Nov 8, 2025

(18.7 mi from Palatine)

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Carol Stream Sip and Sleigh Holiday Market in Carol Stream

Carol Stream

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Carol Stream Sip and Sleigh Holiday Market (Carol Stream)

📍 The Rustic Fox

Nov 23, 2024

(15.5 mi from Palatine)

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Evanston Christmas Events

Downtown Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting in Evanston

Evanston

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Downtown Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting (Evanston)

📍 Fountain Square

Dec 6, 2024

(18.6 mi from Palatine)

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Evanston Duke It Out Nutcracker in Evanston

Evanston

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Evanston Duke It Out Nutcracker (Evanston)

📍 Nichols Concert Hall

(18.7 mi from Palatine)

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St Charles Christmas Events

Holiday Homecoming Lighting of the Lights Ceremony in St. Charles

St. Charles

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Holiday Homecoming Lighting of the Lights Ceremony (St. Charles)

📍 1st Street Plaza

Nov 28, 2025

(19.8 mi from Palatine)

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St. Charles Holiday Homecoming in St. Charles

St. Charles

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St. Charles Holiday Homecoming (St. Charles)

📍 Downtown St. Charles

Nov 28, 2025

(19.7 mi from Palatine)

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Oak Park Christmas Events

Holiday Housewalk & Market in Oak Park

Oak Park

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Holiday Housewalk & Market (Oak Park)

📍 IWS Children's Clinic

Dec 5, 2025

(20.7 mi from Palatine)

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Home for the Holidays in Oak Park

Oak Park

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Home for the Holidays (Oak Park)

📍 Downtown Oak Park

Dec 20, 2025

(19.4 mi from Palatine)

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North Center Christmas Events

Holly Jolly Holiday Market in Chicago

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Holly Jolly Holiday Market (Chicago)

📍 North Center Town Square

Dec 13, 2025

(21.1 mi from Palatine)

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Winterland at Gallagher Way in Chicago

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Winterland at Gallagher Way (Chicago)

📍 Gallagher Way

Nov 23, 2025

(22.4 mi from Palatine)

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Geneva Christmas Events

Polar Express Storytime Train in Geneva

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Polar Express Storytime Train (Geneva)

📍 Geneva Train Station

Dec 6, 2025

(21.2 mi from Palatine)

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Geneva Holiday House Tour in Geneva

Geneva

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Geneva Holiday House Tour (Geneva)

📍 Geneva

Dec 5, 2025

(20.8 mi from Palatine)

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