40th Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration - 11.29.24

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Market Square

The 40th Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration returns to historic Market Square on Friday, November 29. Enjoy an afternoon and evening of kids’ activities, food and beverages, carolers, Lake Forest Dance Academy dancers, Santa Claus, and more at this beloved Lake Forest tradition. 

1:00 pm: Holiday movie at Gorton Community Center

3:00 pm: Kids Activities Area:

  • Cookies courtesy of Lake Forest Bank and Trust
  • Arts and crafts activity for kids courtesy of Sage Explorers
  • Donuts and coffee provided by the Oertel Group
  • Hot Dogs courtesy of Left Bank and Rotary

3:15 - 6:00 pm: Visit with Santa

3:30 - 4:15 pm: Lake Forest Civic Orchestra and Lake Forest High School Festival Brass Ensemble

4:40 pm: Caroling concert by the Lake Forest High School Choristers

5:00 pm: Lake Forest Dance Academy performance begins, and just after, the lights will be set aglow!

Please visit the following businesses that are open during the event!

Evereve

Fill A Heart For Kids

Kiddles Sports

Lake Forest Bank & Trust

The Left Bank

Nic & Zoe

The Lake Forest Shop

Think Local Pop-Up Shop

Presented by The Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation and sponsored by Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company.

Contact: 
 Aaron Dalzot, 847.810.3930

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