Christmas Tree Lightings in Lake County 2019

By: Alexander Faerber 11/15/2019

"How could you have Christmas without a Christmas tree?" said Kevin McCallister in the film "Home Alone."

The holiday season has officially arrived. You know that hectic time of shopping, baking and hosting your friends and family? Take a break from the crazy by bringing the family out to see all of the trees and holiday light displays.

Thankfully, Lake County has plenty of trees ready to shine bright for the holidays this year. So, load up that four-wheeled sleigh you call a car and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

Here is your Christmas tree lightings guide for Lake County.

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Santa's Arrival and Fireworks Extravaganza in Deer Park Town Center Friday, November 15; 6 p.m. Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park More Info »

HP150 Light up the Night in Highland Park Saturday, November 16; 1-5 p.m. Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park More Info »

Jelly Belly's Tree Lighting and Celebration Saturday, November 16; 5:30-8 p.m. 10100 Jelly Belly Ln., Pleasant Prairie, WI More Info »

Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden November 22-January 5 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe More Info»

Santa's Rock 'N' Lights at the Lake County Fairgrounds November 22-December 31 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake More Info»

Festival of Trees at Cuneo Mansion Saturday, November 23; 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m. 7-10 p.m. 1350 Milwaukee Ave. More Info »

Holiday in the Park Tree Lightings and Santa Visits at Six Flags Great America Select days from November 23-December 31; 2 p.m. Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy., Gurnee More Info »

Deerfield Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, November 27; 4-5 p.m. 625 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield More Info »

 

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Libertyville Tree Lighting and Downtown Holiday Walk Friday, November 29; 6:30 p.m. Cook Park, 413 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville More Info »

Grayslake Giving Trees at the Heritage Center & Museum Friday, November 29; 4-8 p.m. Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St., Grayslake More Info »

Antioch Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Friday, November 29; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Downtown Antioch More Info »

Grayslake Tree Lighting Festival & Holiday Market Friday, November 29; 3-8 p.m. Downtown Grayslake between Center and Whitney Streets More Info »

Vernon Hills Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony Saturday, November 30; 4:30 p.m. Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Dr., Vernon Hills More Info »

Fox Lake Festival of Lights Saturday, November 30; 2-7 p.m. Millennium Park, Grand Avenue & IL Route 59, Fox Lake More Info »

 

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Shiloh House Christmas December 1-30 Shiloh House, 1300 Shiloh Blvd., Zion More Info »

Holiday Train in Viking Park Monday, December 2; 4-7 p.m. (Train is scheduled to arrive at 5:10 p.m., but there is limited parking) Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee More Info »

Mundelein Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, December 6; 5 p.m. Village Plaza, 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein More Info »

Lincolnshire Tree Lighting Friday, December 6; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Village Green Center, Milwaukee Ave. & Olde Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire More Info »

Miracle on Main Street in Lake Zurich Saturday, December 7; 3-7 p.m. 7 E. Main St., Lake Zurich More Info »

Tree Lighting at Jack Benny Plaza Saturday, December 7; 7-8 p.m. Jack Benny Plaza, Clayton and Genesee Streets, Waukegan More Info »

 

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Other Area Tree Lightings

Round Lake Beach Tree Lighting Friday, November 29; 6-8:30 p.m. 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach More Info »

Lake Forest Tree Lighting Friday, November 29; 1-7 p.m. Market Square, Lake Forest More Info »

Highwood Holiday Fest Saturday, November 30; 2-6 p.m. City Hall Park, 17 Highwood Ave., Highwood More Info »

Tree Lighting at Mellody Farm Sunday, December 1; 6-8 p.m. Mellody Farm, Vernon Hills More Info »

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