Winter Fun in Illinois
Holiday Lights
Including neighborhood displays to mega light shows
Holiday
Events
Events geared towards the Holidays
Holiday Craft
Shows
Local artisans displaying their talents through homemade goods
NYE Celebrations
Celebrate the New Year with or without kids!
Thanksgiving
Dinners
Turkey Day meals outside of your home.
Holiday Performaces
Concerts, performances, and more... focused on the holidays
Meals with Santa
Brunch + lunch with the Jolly Man!
Visit Santa
Everywhere Santa will be in our towns is RIGHT HERE!
Winter Markets
Fresh produce straight from the farm
Carriage Rides
Riding through the snow... sing along!
Ice Skating Rinks
Free public rinks for your use
Sledding Hills
Grab a sled or tobogan and fly!
8 Great State Parks
Winter is a great time to see our state's beauty!
Hiking Trails
Get your snowshoes or hiking boots on!
Forest
Preserves
Be at one with nature in the forest!
Winter Events
Events happening in the winter, and unrelated to the holidays
Nearby Ski Resorts
Ski resorts in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan
*DISCLAIMER: The Branch Moms either communicates directly with business owners and organizations or visits their respective websites listed on this page to curate the events and experiences we share with the community.
We rely on the validity of their websites and the insight of those we speak to so we can do our best to track which events and experiences will and will not be occurring. Understandably, it is impossible for our team to catch them all.