A free family event is presented in partnership with the Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce at the Wauconda Park District Community Center, 600 N. Main Street. Visitors can enjoy indoor holiday activities followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony.

Activities include pictures with Santa, a local vendor market, trolley rides, crafts for kids, a gingerbread house contest, a cake walk, holiday storytelling, glitter tattoos and more.

Schedule:

• Indoor holiday activities: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Outdoor holiday carolers by decorated tree: 4:45 p.m.
• Outdoor tree lighting with Santa: 5 p.m.