Snow Much Fun: 2023 Holiday Events You Won’t Want to Miss
The 2023 holiday season is officially here! If you’re looking to sleigh the day with some merry festivities, we have a list of must-see local events in Elgin (and even Chicago!) that are sure to be a flurry of fun! Support your local businesses and join in on the holiday cheer all December long.
Here’s your holiday bucket list:
Get Lit
Attend a tree lighting ceremony in downtown Elgin or Chicago’s Millennium Park! If you celebrate Hanukkah, there will be a Menorah lighting ceremony on December 23.
Light Up the Night
Enjoy all that is merry and bright at a lights festival, from the Zoo Lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo (rated the best in Illinois by Travel & Leisure!) to the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
Shop Local
Nosh, sip and support your local business community at Elgin’s annual Holly Days, with pop-up shops and lots of great deals to score.
Get Festive
Deck your halls with lights and compete with your neighbors to see who can decorate the best, like this Holiday Lights Contest for the Village of South Elgin.
See a Show
Eager to hear some merry music this season? Attend the ESO Holiday Spectacular, or head to downtown Chicago for Straight No Chaser: Sleighin' It Tour on December 3 or the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve special on December 28.
Shop a Christmas Market
Bundle up for some traditional holiday cheer at the Christkindlmarkt, held in Chicago, Aurora, and Wrigleyville.
