Festival of Lights Parade & Deck the Parks

Downtown Ottawa 223 W. Madison, Ottawa

Join us for the 37th annual holiday parade, a time-honored tradition of making cherished memories! The parade will kick off at LaSalle Street and the 200 block of West Jackson Street, with festive floats and performances winding their way south on LaSalle, culminating at Main Street. After

Chris Kringle Market – Ottawa

Jordan Block 123 W. Main St., Ottawa +1 more

Stroll under the twinkling lights as you immerse yourself amongst sparkling boutique windows filled with soft sweaters, brightly colored ornaments, fresh greens and new novels, all waiting to be wrapped with a bow. Grab a market mug filled with fresh Belgian hot cocoa to warm your hands

Teddy Bear Tea – Morning Seating

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet

The Rialto Square Theatre holiday tradition continues. Young and old alike will enjoy this family tradition featuring a delicious brunch buffet and family fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick himself and a keepsake teddy bear. A ticket is required for all in attendance and

Light Up the Holidays Festival & Parade

Joliet City Center 302 N. Chicago St., Joliet

Come out and enjoy a full day of holiday fun. This year’s Light Up the Holidays event is sponsored by The University of St. Francis. This year’s event will include a North Pole Market North Pole Park Horse-drawn carriage rides And the always spectacular parade and firework

29th Annual Festival of Trees

Grundy County Historical Society Museum 510 W. Illinois Ave., Morris

Join us for the 29th Annual Festival of Trees. The trees, wreaths, centerpieces and other articles will be on display at the Museum on November 1st. The on-line auction site (bidluckyauctions.com) is live now. The Special Raffle is a $500 travel voucher on Southwest Airlines. There are

Home for the Holidays

Downtown Morris 111 E. Washington St., Morris

Lighted Holiday Parade, Friday, November 29th at 5:30PM. House Walk for Charity, Downtown Window Walk, Carriage Rides, Santa and His Reindeer, Festival of Trees!! More favorite holiday traditions!!!  

Teddy Bear Tea – Afternoon Seating

Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet

The Rialto Square Theatre holiday tradition continues. Young and old alike will enjoy this family tradition featuring a delicious brunch buffet and family fun complete with a special appearance by St. Nick himself and a keepsake teddy bear. A ticket is required for all in attendance and

Princeton Home for the Holidays Lightshow

Bureau County Fairgrounds 811 W. Peru St., Princeton

The new Home for the Holiday Light Show is a family drive-thru experience featuring light displays and a few special guests to greet you.  

GLOW Holiday Joliet

Joliet Slammers Stadium 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet

The magic of the holiday season is set to shine brighter than ever as the GLOW Holiday Festival (virtual tour) makes its debut at Slammers Stadium in downtown Joliet, Illinois. This enchanting experience promises to transform the beloved baseball venue into a winter wonderland, delighting visitors of