This list is not all-inclusive
DECEMBER
DEC. 4
FRANKFORT
Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30 p.m.
Gather for the official lighting of the holiday tree at Breidert Green. to kick off the holiday season.
villageoffrankfort.com
DEC. 6
HOMEWOOD
Holiday Lights in Homewood
6-9 p.m.
Get ready for the holidays with a visit to downtown with trolleys to transport shoppers to stores and restaurants. Tree lighting held at Irwin Park Gazebo and throughout the downtown. homesweethomewood.com
DEC. 5
SOUTH HOLLAND
Santa Comes to Town
TIMES TBD
The jolly guy will arrive on a village fire truck at Faith Family Future Center where he will visit with children and be available for photos. southholland.org
DEC. 6 & 7
FRANKFORT
Christkindl
noon-4 p.m.
Located in Downtown Frankfort businesses offer specials and treats to visitors including wagon rides and caroling. villageoffrankfort.com
MATTESON
TBD
Breakfast with Santa
9 a.m.–noon
Children have an opportunity to eat breakfast with Santa and share their holiday wishes at the Matteson Community Center. villageofmatteson.org
DEC. 31
New Year’s Eve DAY Celebration
10:30 a.m.
A New Years celebration for all ages. There is a balloon drop at noon and refreshments at the H-F Park District Auditorium. village.homewood.il.us
JANUARY
Date and Times TBD
HICKORY HILLS
Snowy Downhill Egg Hunt
Meet at the sled hill at Kasey Meadow Park to gather eggs while they travel down the hill in an inflatable sleigh. Eggs contain a variety of prizes.
SATURDAYS
JANUARY-FEBRUARY
FRANKFORT
Winter on the Green
Times TBD
Head out for some fun throughout the winter weekends to keep cabin fever at bay. Events typically include an ice fest, winter carnival, Chili Cook Off, a Superbowl event and something special for Valentine’s weekend.
villageoffrankfort.com
DATE AND TIMES TBD
ORLAND PARK
Chilly Willie Chili Challenge
Cooks from across the country gather at the Orland Park Civic Center to test their best. This annual winter favorite is fun, but it is official too. It is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and the Chili Appreciation Society International. Judges offer a variety of awards and public tastes are sold. orland-park.il.us
FEBRUARY
DATE AND TIMES TBD
HOMEWOOD
Chocolate Fest
Get your taste buds ready to sample and purchase a variety of chocolate treats at the Homewood-Flossmorr Park District Auditorium.
Homesweethomewood.com
