42nd Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration - 11.27.26

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Market Square

The 42nd Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration returns to historic Market Square on Friday, November 27th. 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. 

Schedule of Events:

1 pm: Holiday movie at Gorton Community Center

3 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 Compass Group
Left Bank hot dogs provided by Rotary Club of Lake Forest Lake Bluff
Hot chocolate provided by Hometown Coffee & Juice and much more!

3:15-6 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 by the Lake Forest High School Choristers 

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

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