Festivals and Fairs
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Winter storm turns Itasca into Winter WonderlandNov 30, 2025 5:21 pm - The weekend’s relentless snow caused some anxious moments for organizers of Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland event, held Sunday at the newly upgraded Usher Park.
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Elgin cancels Saturday tree lighting ceremonyNov 29, 2025 2:35 pm - Elgin cancels Saturday’s Tree Lighting Ceremony due to weather.
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St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade canceled Saturday due to snowstorm
Nov 29, 2025 1:27 pm - St. Charles’ annual Electric Christmas Parade has been canceled because of the snow that’s expected to leave at least half a foot of snow on the ground.
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Itasca’s annual Winter Wonderland to feature a new holiday marketNov 25, 2025 11:04 pm - Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Itasca’s Winter Wonderland in the newly upgraded Usher Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. It is presented by the Itasca Park District and the village of Itasca.
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Best Bets: Broadway vet Levi Kreis returns to Metropolis, and holiday music fills the airNov 24, 2025 4:52 pm - Tony Award-winner Levi Kreis returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Santa’s Village opens its holiday lights display, “Dr. Who” fans convene in Lombard and holiday music is in the air in the suburbs.
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Things to do Nov. 28 to Dec. 4: Tree lightings, ‘Nutcrackers’ and moreNov 24, 2025 12:12 pm - Make plans for tree lightings and productions of “The Nutcracker” throughout the area, Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights, Christmas at Cantigny Light Show, the Vienna Boys Choir, “Elf The Musical” on stage and more.
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Celebration of Lights kicks off Batavia’s holiday season Nov. 30Nov 24, 2025 11:08 am - Santa Claus is coming to Batavia's Peg Bond Center on Nov. 30 for a holiday festival with music, lights, and festivities.
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Festive offerings abound on Naperville’s Water Street for the holidaysNov 20, 2025 11:40 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville is hosting various holiday events and activities throughout December, including NaperLights, a dazzling free holiday light display with over 150,000 lights and giant lighted holiday figures.
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Christmas at Cantigny ready to light up the holiday season in WheatonNov 20, 2025 4:15 pm - Christmas at Cantigny returns for its third year Friday in Wheaton. Guests can enjoy light displays, ice skating and festive dining experiences.
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St. Charles celebrates 25th annual Electric Christmas Parade with guest of honor and grand marshalNov 19, 2025 3:28 pm - St. Charles resident Deborah Foote, who was instrumental in creating the illuminated parade in 2001, has been named the Community Guest of Honor for the 25th anniversary of the Electric Christmas Parade. In addition, “The Bear” actor Chris Witaske is the grand marshal for this year’s parade.