Naperville Yuletide Festival Opens Dec. 6

NAPERVILLE, IL — It's the first time in three years that Naperville will not host Christkindlmarket for the winter season, but the city won't be without a dose of holiday cheer. The Naperville Yuletide Festival, which effectively replaces Christkindlmarket, will open on Dec. 6.

The festival will transform Naper Settlement into a holiday wonderland with twinkling lights, red and green decorations, and plenty of holiday-themed entertainment. Yuletide Festival will feature live musical acts playing beloved holiday favorites, along with festive arts and crafts for kids, and a heated tent that serves up hot cocoa and other seasonal beverages.

Guests who work up an appetite can nosh on their choice of seasonal eats as well.

A holiday market will be set up throughout the run of the festival with vendors selling handmade knickknacks, ornaments, and other gifts for the season.

The Yuletide Festival will run the first three weekends of December 2019. Hours are as follows:

• Dec. 6, 13, and 20 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Dec. 7, 14, and 21 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Dec. 8, 15, and 22 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Naperville Yuletide Festival will be held at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.