Festival of Lights & Holiday Market

About this event

The Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce ’s annual Festival of Lights & Holiday Market returns Friday, November 27th! Enjoy the family fun that kicks off the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving each year! See the lights and experience a variety of event offerings!

As part of the event, get ready to experience a BRAND NEW holiday themed drone show this year!

Here is the full line-up!

• Grayslake Giving Trees (12 pm - 7 pm) at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum (164 Hawley Street)

• Photos with Santa Claus (2 pm - 4:30 pm) at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum

• Horse-drawn carriage rides (5:30 pm - 7 pm) outside of Village Hall

• Holiday parade with marching band down Center Street (~5 pm)

• Lighting of the tree and town ( directly following the parade)

• BRAND NEW THIS YEAR: Holiday Themed Drone Show ( following tree and town lighting )

• A variety of vendors lining Center Street

• Grayslake Arts Alliance Show & Sale including a kids’ craft (4 pm - 7 pm) at Village Hall (second floor)

• Downtown holiday shopping at the Village Center shops and boutiques

• Holiday cheer all around!

This is an event you won’t want to miss! It’s like something right out of a holiday movie and you all know how charming that is...