Wilmette Holiday Happenings
December 5, 2026 10:00am - 6:00pm
Downtown Wilmette
1200 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
A full day of holiday family fun, shopping and dining returns to Wilmette on Saturday, December 5. Most activities take place on the Village Green and in Downtown Wilmette, with special experiences at Convito Café at Plaza del Lago, the Wilmette Theatre and Buck Russell’s and surprises along the way at other participating businesses. Come early, stay late and make a day of it — from a Frozen Character Breakfast and Santa to the giant snow globe, shopping specials, cookie decorating, live performances and the annual tree lighting.
Free Admission