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Christmas Wonderland
Nov 28 – Dec 28 @ 6PM
Begin your holiday celebration when you experience the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display! The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again… Read more about Christmas Wonderland -
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Gallery of Trees
Kankakee County Museum • Dec 04 – Dec 28 @ 9AM
Join us for the 47th Annual Gallery of Trees. The theme this year is "Blast from the Past." Read more about Gallery of Trees -
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Jacksonville Festival of Lights
Morgan County Fairgrounds • Dec 18 – Dec 28 @ 5PM
The Jacksonville Festival of Lights will be lighting up the Morgan County Fairgrounds again this year! Come on out for this magnificent drive-thru experience. Read more about Jacksonville Festival of Lights -
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The Lights
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts • Nov 22 – Dec 28 @ 5PM
Immerse yourself in winter wonder with more than 1 million Christmas lights twinkling along a one-mile walking trail through the heart of the museum’s 80-acre campus. Read more about The Lights -
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The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet
Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University • Dec 05 – Dec 28
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon's 'The Nutcracker'. Read more about The Nutcracker at the Joffrey Ballet -
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Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair
Nov 27 – Dec 30 @ 5:30PM
Join us for our Annual Holiday Lights Fair featuring over three miles of lighted displays - bigger and better than ever! Read more about Du Quoin Holiday Lights Fair -
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2025 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford
Sinnissippi Park • Nov 28 – Dec 31
Drive through Sinnissippi Park and enjoy dozens of spectacular holiday light displays. Festival of Lights has been a stateline family tradition since 1989. Read more about 2025 Holiday Festival of Lights - Rockford -
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago Holiday Magic
Dec 26 – Dec 31
Brookfield Zoo Chicago's annual holiday light display. Read more about Brookfield Zoo Chicago Holiday Magic