This list is not all inclusive
December
Date/Time TBD
LAKE BLUFF
Tree Lighting
Head downtown for a horse-drawn carriage ride, followed by pictures with Santa at the Historic Museum. Later in the afternoon enjoy live reindeer and a visit from the elves. The evening culminates with the lighting of the tree on the Village Green. lakebluff.org
Date/Time TBD
NORTHFIELD
Holiday Winter Fest
The Community Center will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with inflatables for jumping, a holiday craft table, sugar cookie decorating station and a visit from Santa. Bring a camera. northfieldparkdistrict.org
Date/Time TBD
HIGHLAND PARK
Shhh…opping Highland Park
Set aside the time for a special holiday shopping event on Central Avenue between Green Bay Road and Second Street. cityhpil.com
Date/Time TBD
LAKE FOREST
Annual Holiday Art Sale
Held at the Stirling Hall Art Center, residents can find a unique gift or something for the home in a variety of mediums from pottery, painting, glass, jewelry, photography and more. cityoflakeforest.com
Date/Time TBD
WILMETTE
Breakfast with Santa
Bring the family out to the WilmetteGolf Club for pancakes and time with Santa. Children will have their picture taken and receive a goodie bag. wilmettepark.org
Date/Time TBD
SKOKIE
Itty Bitty New Year
Help the little ones usher in a new year with a celebration at the Exploritorium. Activities include a craft, games, prizes and a balloon drop at noon. skokieparks.org
Date/Time TBD
Happy Noon Year Party
Children ages 3 to 9 don’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate. They can come to the Park Center and make crafts, play games, jump in inflatables and celebrate with a balloon drop at noon. glenviewparks.org
January
Date/Time TBD
GLENCOE
Winter Carnival
Join in the seasonal fun at the Watts Ice Center. From sledding and ice sculpting to games and s’mores there is no end to the winter fun. glencoeparkdistrict.com
Date/Time TBD
WINNETKA
Winter Carnival
Shake off the cabin fever and come out for some family fun. If weather cooperates, enjoy the joys of snow and ice with activities such as outdoor ice skating at Hubbard Woods. Refreshments will be served. winpark.org
Date/Time TBD
NORTHBROOK
Winter Carnival
Free family event celebrates the season with carnival games, face painting, contests, music and exciting demonstrations in Meadowhill Park. nbparks.org
Date/Time TBD
Highland Park
Winter Fest
Free family event with indoor activities, ice skating and hockey lessons. Live animals and activities at Centennial Ice Arena. pdhp.org
