Libertyville To Celebrate Holidays With Tree Lighting, Dickens Festival And Santa Parade

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Libertyville residents will have several opportunities to celebrate the holiday season in the coming weeks, with downtown tree lighting festivities, visits with Santa Claus and the return of the annual Dickens of a Holiday celebration.

The festivities begin Friday, Nov. 27, with the village's annual holiday tree lighting at Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave. The celebration begins at 6:30 p.m., with downtown businesses also participating in the holiday festivities.

Cook Park Library will remain open until 8 p.m., offering visitors a place to warm up, browse holiday materials and watch the tree lighting.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, MainStreet Libertyville will host Dickens of a Holiday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Libertyville.

The celebration will include photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Cook Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with the Children's Holiday Shoppe at the Libertyville Civic Center.

Children ages 4 to 10 can shop for gifts for family members with assistance from Santa's elves. Organizers will also collect nonperishable food donations for the Libertyville Township Food Pantry.

The village's Santa Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Dec. 12, adding another holiday tradition to the weekend's festivities.

For additional information, visit MainStreet Libertyville.