An immersive outdoor light experience set among the trees with festive displays.
Ticketed | Evenings, approx. 4:30–9:30pm
A walkable holiday light display throughout downtown Naperville.
Free | Dusk–10:00pm
A large-scale holiday light show with illuminated gardens and seasonal attractions.
Ticketed | Evenings, approx. 4:30–9:00pm
A festive open-air holiday market with food, gifts, and live entertainment.
Free entry | Late morning–evening
(approx. 11:00am–8:00pm)
Drive-through holiday light displays synchronized with music.
Free | Evenings, approx. 5:00–9:00pm
Hand-painted train sculptures displayed throughout downtown Naperville.
A family-friendly scavenger hunt featuring decorated bears in shop windows.
Free | All day during store hours
Seasonal outdoor ice skating with timed sessions and skate rentals.
Ticketed | Afternoons & evenings
(times vary by day)
Seasonal family activities including crafts, entertainment, and holiday fun.
Free & ticketed activities | Daytime–early evening
A mile-long, ticketed drive-through holiday light show synchronized to music. Open select dates November 21–December 31. Pricing is per carload, with timed entry and online ticket purchase required.
A classic holiday musical performance at the Paramount Theatre.
Ticketed | Matinee & evening performances
A fast-paced holiday comedy show.
Ticketed | Evening performances
A ticketed cinema experience just minutes from the hotel in Warrenville, featuring current releases, holiday classics, and special performances on select December dates.
A cozy, reservation-only visit with Santa and holiday activities.
Ticketed | Late morning–afternoon (times vary by date)
Holiday-themed paint-and-sip classes for adults.
Ticketed | Evenings (select afternoons)
Chicago Premium Outlets, an outdoor center located 10 minutes from Hotel Arista, has over 170 stores with amenities such as fireplaces, art installations, a play area, and reflecting pond,
Shop an expansive selection of department stores, over 160 specialty stores, and an abundance of one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experiences in the Chicago area.
The Morton Arboretum – Illumination
An immersive outdoor light experience set among the trees with festive displays.
Ticketed | Evenings, approx. 4:30–9:30pm
NaperLights on Water Street
A walkable holiday light display throughout downtown Naperville.
Free | Dusk–10:00pm
Christmas at Cantigny
A large-scale holiday light show with illuminated gardens and seasonal attractions.
Ticketed | Evenings, approx. 4:30–9:00pm
Naperville Holiday Driving Light Map
A self-guided driving route showcasing festive residential light displays throughout Naperville.
Christkindlmarket Aurora
A festive open-air holiday market with food, gifts, and live entertainment.
Free entry | Late morning–evening
(approx. 11:00am–8:00pm)
Festival of Lights at Phillips Park Zoo
Drive-through holiday light displays synchronized with music.
Free | Evenings, approx. 5:00–9:00pm
Naperville Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
A guided holiday trolley ride through Naperville featuring festive décor, seasonal music, and local sights.
Ticketed | Evenings
(select dates and times)
Downtown Naperville Holiday Train Sculptures
Hand-painted train sculptures displayed throughout downtown Naperville.
Hidden Holiday Bears in Downtown Naperville
A family-friendly scavenger hunt featuring decorated bears in shop windows.
Free | All day during store hours
The Rink at Block 59
Seasonal outdoor ice skating with timed sessions and skate rentals.
Ticketed | Afternoons & evenings
(times vary by day)
Holly Jolly Days
Seasonal family activities including crafts, entertainment, and holiday fun.
Free & ticketed activities | Daytime–early evening
Geneva Santa’s Rock n’ Lights
A mile-long, ticketed drive-through holiday light show synchronized to music. Open select dates November 21–December 31. Pricing is per carload, with timed entry and online ticket purchase required.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
A classic holiday musical performance at the Paramount Theatre.
Ticketed | Matinee & evening performances
The Second City: Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire
A fast-paced holiday comedy show.
Ticketed | Evening performances
Holiday Movies at Phoenix Theatre
A ticketed cinema experience just minutes from the hotel in Warrenville, featuring current releases, holiday classics, and special performances on select December dates.
Santa’s Workshop – Naperville Park District
A cozy, reservation-only visit with Santa and holiday activities.
Ticketed | Late morning–afternoon (times vary by date)
Holiday Paintings at Pinot’s Palette
Holiday-themed paint-and-sip classes for adults.
Ticketed | Evenings (select afternoons)
Fox Valley Mall
Local indoor shopping, dining, and entertainment featuring over 120 retail shops, eateries, and services, including top national brands and local favorites. Easily accessible via hotel shuttle (based on availability).
Chicago Premium Outlets
Chicago Premium Outlets, an outdoor center located 10 minutes from Hotel Arista, has over 170 stores with amenities such as fireplaces, art installations, a play area, and reflecting pond,
Oak Brook Center
Shop an expansive selection of department stores, over 160 specialty stores, and an abundance of one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experiences in the Chicago area.
Yorktown Mall
With a distinguished mix of fashionable shopping, world-class dining, high-energy fitness studios and exciting entertainment for all ages, the possibilities are endless at Yorktown Center!