Festive Chicago Holiday Events & Happenings

Naperville Events

• Breakfast with Santa at Hotel Arista

   Enjoy the family fun event featuring a hot breakfast buffet, a horse drawn carriage ride and festive holiday fun.

• Parade of Lights, Downtown Naperville

  Bundle up the kiddos and join in the fun of the Little Friends Holiday Parade of Lights in downtown Naperville.

• Holiday Decorating

  From entryways and festive mantels to sparkling treetops, learn how to decorate your home for the holiday season. 

holiday Dining

• SugarToad Restaurant

  Gather with friends and colleagues at SugarToad Restaurant and welcome the season with some holiday cheer. Dine in our inviting restaurant serving dishes made from local and regionally-sourced ingredients.

• CityGate Grille

  Enjoy a hearty family-style meal at CityGate Grille. Dine on American cuisine inspired by Mediterranean traditions. We offer great food, great drinks and great entertainment.

• Tap In Pub & Carvery

  Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and pull up a stool at Tap In Pub & Carvery. Watch your favorite team on one of 15 TVs or test your skill on the world's greatest courses on our HD golf simulators.

holiday Shopping

• Chicago Premium Outlet Mall, Aurora, IL

  Stretch your holiday budget farther at Chicago Premium Outlet Mall. Popular stores include 7 for All Mankind, Armani Exchange, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Izod, Kenneth Cole and Kate Spade.

• Oak Brook Center Shopping Mall, Oak Brook, IL

  Enjoy events like Christkindlmarket at Oak Brook Center Shopping Mall. Discover hand-crafted ornaments, unique holiday gifts and traditional German foods, sweets and beverages.