Take advantage of the long weekend by heading to one of the many tree lightings, winter festivals, craft fairs, lights shows or holiday productions happening across the suburbs.
Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals complete with caroling, Santa visits, sleigh rides and more.
Get into the spirit of the season at Chicago Botanic Garden s Lightscape, Light Up the Park in Rosemont, Morton Arboretum s Illumination, and at one of the many tree lightings, festivals and seasonal productions happening throughout the area.