Holiday Your Way in Waukegan, IL

Simply having a wonderful Kringle time in Waukegan where the moon is right and the spirit's up...

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"It's a marshmallow Waukegan in the winter When the snow comes to cover the ground It's a time for play, it's a whipped creme day I wait for it all year round."

The City of Progress is an exceptional year-round destination located between Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford. When the holiday season rolls around, visitors and residents alike can experience dozens of dining options, one-of-a-kind treasures at the mom-and-pop shops for gift ideas, exquisite holiday art and light displays, a talented thespian group performing a holiday staple and more all complemented by the festive downtown area backdrop.

Have a holly jolly experience at northeast Lake County in Waukegan this holiday season, and continue to scroll to view all of the festive activities and entertainment. 

Heart to Heart Painting Event in Waukegan
02/13/26
The Waukegan Park District is hosting Heart to Heart on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 6pm

Waukegan Concert Chorus presents Songs from the Heart at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts
02/14/26
The Waukegan Concert Chorus will present Songs from the Heart on Saturday, February 14 fro

Museum After Dark Program: The History of Trinity A.M.E. Church and the Lake County African American Community in Waukegan
02/19/26
The Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society are partnering to host Muse

Soul Food with Sylvia Workshop in Waukegan
02/21/26
The Waukegan Park District is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of programs a

Soul Food with Sylvia at Waukegan Park District
02/21/26
The Waukegan Park District will host Soul Food with Sylvia on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, fro

Women's International Celebration at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts
03/05/26
The Waukegan Park District is celebrating International Women's Day on Thursday, March

The Phil Collins Story at Genesee Theatre
03/08/26
The Phil Collins Story celebrates the music of the legendary rock artist, spanning his cha