Holiday Markets

Is there anything more magical than the holiday season? Capture some of that magic at some of the annual holiday events in the Chicago Southland. Go to VisitChicagoSouthland.com/Events for dates and details.

HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW, Founders Community Center, Frankfort

Start your shopping from among handcrafted holiday decorations, branded merchandise, holiday decor and more.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COMMONS, Village Commons, New Lenox 

Holiday market, skating rink, lights display and visits from Santa

VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY MARKET, Palos Park Recreation Center

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to light the tree and two levels of vendors will have holiday merchandise available.

HOLIDAY ON PULASKI, Pulaski Boulevard, from 115th to 120th, Alsip

Businesses will offer discounts and carriage rides; ice sculptures and a laser light show will entertain you.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Sertoma Centre, Alsip

Arts, crafts, goodies and a visit from Santa and his favorite elf.

KRIS KRINGLE MARKET, Municipal Lot, Palos Heights

Stroll along Olde Palos Shopping Centre and take in the holiday music and festive lights, let the kids make crafts and have some food and drink.

CHRISTMAS IN BLUE ISLAND, Western Avenue from Walnut to Grove, Blue Island

Kids will love this event - free rides, a light parade, pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and shopping in the Kringle Mart.

LOTTON ART GLASS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, Crete

See beautiful handcrafted blown-glass creations that make wonderful gifts.

CHRISTKINDL MARKET, Downtown Frankfort

Cookie walk, kids lantern parade, caroling, Christmas market and more.