Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

Enjoy brunch with Santa, holiday parties, Christmas Day brunch, New Year's Eve celebration and much more at this classic Lake Geneva resort.

Check out holiday themed bars at locations around the suburbs, including Oak Brook, Naperville, St. Charles, South Elgin and more.

Port Barrington's Arctic Winter Bar features live music, heated barn and seasonal craft cocktails through Feb. 1.

Limited edition 2025 Shorewood Holiday Market mugs will be available for purchase.

The holiday season is getting a spirited new twist with the debut of Captain Santa’s Pop-Up Bar, opening Dec. 4 at Pier 91 in Port Barrington, located at 99 Kazimour Drive in Port Barrington.

Enjoy food and drink specials at 18 participating restaurants in downtown Glen Ellyn.

The Dixon Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 5.

Oswego's Christmas Walk is set for 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in downtown Oswego.

The Geneva Christmas Walk begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The Shorewood Holiday Market kicks off the season on Friday, Dec. 5 and continues through Saturday, Dec. 6.

Stage 212 will host three performances of 'Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue to Benefit the Auditorium' this weekend.

Elmhurst's Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day is Saturday, Dec. 6 at City Centre Plaza.

The two beloved holiday events return to Geneva the first weekend of December.

The event begins each year with the tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa at Santa’s Village, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band and more.

More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The beloved Chris Kringle Market runs through Dec. 21.

Timber Lake Playhouse is excited to share a major update to its 2026 summer lineup: The hit musical "Les Misérables" will return to the TLP stage June 12–28, 2026.

The annual holiday event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Celebrate the holiday season at these charming, family-friendly events.

The tours run on select days through Dec. 15.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

Check out the shows and live performances at venues like the Rialto Square Theatre, Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center for the Arts, Egyptian Theatre and more!

The Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sale kick off Friday, Nov. 28.

Make plans to spend a day exploring the historic city of Galena during the holiday season.

Celebrations in Montgomery, Oswego, Plano and Sandwich will help you get into the holiday spirit Friday through Sunday.

Experience a Victorian Christmas as the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa.

The McHenry Outdoor Theater and Star 105.5 are joining forces to help the new Kids in Need Secret Santa program meet demand this holiday season.

Here’s a list of things to do the week of Dec. 1, 2025, in Morrison, Fulton, Erie and Prophetstown.

Events include visits with Santa and the Jolly Jamboree with crafts, photo ops and more.

The annual Light Up the Holidays event in downtown Joliet is Friday, Nov. 28.

The Festival of Lights Parade is Friday, Nov. 28.

Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market opens for the holiday season Friday, Nov. 28, which is also the same day as the Festival of Lights Parade at 6 p.m.

The drive-thru light display is in Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

The St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29.

Downers Grove Main Street Tree Lighting is Friday, Nov. 28.

Tour the beautiful grounds of the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano this holiday season.

Activities include North Pole Christmas Market, North Pole Park, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.

The parade steps off at 6 p.m. in downtown Ottawa.

The popular holiday series returns to downtown Joliet this year with live music, holiday movies, unique performances and more.

The parade, which transforms the city’s main street into a river of dazzling, illuminated floats and marching bands all covered in thousands of festive lights, steps off in downtown St. Charles at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

The annual Christmas Tree Walk, opens Friday, Nov. 28, following the Lighting of the Square.

The market will feature treasures and treats from more than 40 local artisans, makers and small businesses.

The Christkindlemarket opens Friday, Nov. 21 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora.

Families can meet Santa's reindeer and get photos with the magical animals at the Christmas Town event, which runs through Dec. 23 on select dates.

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at these favorite bars and taverns in northern Illinois.

The Artist Sunday Road Rally is a free self-guided tour of local art studios and locations that support local artists. Participating locations will have live demos, art exhibitions and more.

Ninety students will be filling the Plano High School auditorium with the sounds of the season, with the show having a Renaissance theme.

This free event from the Batavia Park District celebrates the magic of the season with festive and fun holiday activities, song and ceremony, culminating in Santa’s arrival.