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Holiday magic is coming to Northwest IL!

Small town holiday celebrations surround us!

Our Northwest Illinois region of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties is ready for the holidays. Community events are scheduled and are embacing unity, sharing joy, and fostering togetherness this time of year. It’s time to create cherished memories while embracing live music, carolers, and street performances. We invite you to scroll through our Christmas tree farm offerings and the amazing holiday experiences waiting for you!

Cut on your own or precut?

Ahhhh, the smell of fresh pine in your home. There is nothing better. Our Christmas tree farms will be open very soon. Many have the option of buying precut trees, or if the spirit moves you, go out and cut your own!

Check out some of our local tree farms and find the right one for you and your family.

Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm

Christmas Tree Farm Whiteside County

Sinnissippi Farm & Forest

Christmas Tree Farm Ogle County
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Strom Christmas Tree Farm

Christmas Tree Farm Lee County
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Baileyville Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Farm Ogle County

Admire our twinkling lights

Whether you’re all piled in the car with family and friends, there are many dazzling holiday light displays to view once the sun sets.

Light displays bring out everyone’s sparkling personalities. Check out Rock Fall’s Holiday Lighted Display, held every weekend from Nov. 29-Dec. 28.

Embrace Community Spirit

By visiting any one of our local Christmas walks, you’ll feel all the feels by embracing unity, sharing joy, and fostering a sense of togetherness.

Featured here is the 38th Annual Oregon Candlelight Walk. Coming up the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30.

 

Visit cherished community events

Walk the many historic streets all decked out in holiday style. Sing with the carolers, ride in horse-drawn wagons, and ohh and ahh when the town Christmas tree is lit.

Whether it’s a long-standing family tradition or a new experience, Dixon’s Christmas Walk on Dec. 6 is a can’t-miss event.

Find warmth & cheer with entertainment

Have you shopped all day? It’s a sure bet that northwest Illinois will have you enjoying live music at Christmas concerts or laughing yourselves silly at “Scrooge the Comedy!

The audience gets to participate with the cast making it a very memorable event to say the least.

Starts Dec. 7.

The Clauses are coming!

All throughout Northwest Illinois and beyond, the holiday doesn’t begin for children until they have a little chat with the big guy and a hug from Mrs. Claus!

Mount Carroll’s Claus visit occurs during its Christmas Walk & Tour of Homes. Santa visits on Dec. 6, and the Tour of Homes is Dec. 6-7.

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Scrooge The Comedy | MATINEE

White Pines Playhouse
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Christmas Events

Savanna Festival of Trees 2024

Savanna Museum & Cultural Center
13 Dec

Scrooge The Comedy

White Pines Playhouse

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