Date and Time
Saturday Nov 24, 2018
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Saturday, November 24
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission
Free Event, Food for Purchase
Description
The Holly Jolly Market and Christmas Tree Lighting is a free, family-friendly event for kids of all ages. The festivities are on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Oasis Fun Center, 7877 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held outdoors at 5:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks show.
Join in the fun! (events and entertainment subject to change)
- Meet Santa Claus
- Meet Mrs. Claus (sponsored by the Niles Arts and Culture Council)
- Enjoy the sounds of the season with DJ Jules, the Gemini Idols Show Choir, and the Willows Academy Chamber Choir
- Bundle up for a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh (sleigh rides are free with a donation to the Chamber of Commerce Dollars-for-Scholars Program or a non-perishable food item)
- See the animals at the petting zoo
- Ride the trackless train
- Create a craft with the Niles-Maine District Library
- Climb aboard the Village of Niles Holly Trolley
- Experience the lighting of the beautiful Niles Christmas Tree
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Program
- Purchase food, including salty snacks like popcorn and hot roasted nuts
- Purchase beverages (Cash Only) - beer, soda, water and hot mulled wine
- Visit the Christmas Market - local vendors selling all sorts of goodies
