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Grand Ridge Christmas house walk raises funds for veterans memorial

Dec. 6 tour features five homes, shop; tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door

November 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm CST

WESTMONT

Breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph

When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16

Where: Westmont Park District Administration Building, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont

Cost: $13 for residents, $16 for nonresidents, children younger than 3 are free

Info: westmontparks.org

About Join Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph for an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice, milk and cookies. Hosted by the Westmont Lions Club, this morning is a holiday tradition. Take your family Christmas picture in front of the tree. Each child will have a chance to share their wish list with Santa and receive a small gift. Registration is required.

Snow-Much Fun Night

When: 3 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16

Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont

Cost: Most activities are free

Info: westmontevents.com/event/snow-much-fun-night

About: This indoor/outdoor event full of games, crafts and Santa’s workshop will feature rides on a mule-drawn carriage, as well as a dog-sledding demonstration, holiday story time, a curling and broom ball event, and ice sculpting. — The Grand Ridge Historic Committee will host a Country Charm Christmas House Walk fundraiser to support a veterans memorial from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. (Stock art)

The Grand Ridge Historic Committee will host a Country Charm Christmas House Walk fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, to support a veterans memorial.

Participants can visit five houses and the Festive Flock Christmas Shop. Refreshments and tickets will be available at the home of John Hettel, 500 Sylvan Ave., Grand Ridge.

Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To buy tickets, text 815-992-2842, 815-257-6200, 773-407-8051, 815-228-0277, 815-257-6641 or 815-735-4534.