Hometown Holiday
December 6, 2025
2-5 PM
Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite hometown celebration. Join us in Lemont Downtown on Saturday, December 7 from 2-5PM for the annual tree lighting, shopping, visits from Santa and more!
Celebrate & Explore Hometown Holiday in Lemont Downtown on Saturday, December 6
Coming Soon: Use the map and activities below to plan out your afternoon of festivities.
Road Closures for this event include:
No Parking from 12:00 – 6:00 PM on:
Stephen Street from Canal Street to Front Street
Canal Street From Stephen to Ed Bossert
Road closures from 12:30 – 6:00 PM
Stephen Street from Canal Street to Front Street
Canal Street From Stephen to Ed Bossert
Please follow guidance from local police and public safety officers. For more information on where to park use our Lemont Downtown parking guide.
Festive Fun for All
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Family Friendly Holiday Crafts and Activities at participating businesses and a whole lot more! (Times may vary* and activities are free unless otherwise noted.)
Canal Street
DJ Hawthorne will be rockin’ out the sounds of the holiday season!
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:00 PM - Join us for the annual tree lighting countdown at 5:00 PM at Peterson Park with the Village Board, Santa, Archie, DJ Hawthorne, and the Little Mountain Community Theatre carolers!
Little Mountain Community Theatre Carolers - Join in singing along with the songs of the carolers at the tree lighting!
Main Street
Jingle Bell Dance Party at 223 Main A Premier Event Space | 223 Main Street
Coloring and kids ornament kits from *3:30 - 5:00 PM at That Girl & Co. | 400 Main Street
Stephen Street aka Sweet Treats Street
🎅🏻 Visit with Santa at The Bridge Lemont 🎅🏻 from 2:00 - 4:45 PM - bring your camera to take your treasured photos! | 44 Stephen Street
FREE Hot Chocolate by Lemont Service Unit 724
Lemont Garden Club will be selling their beautiful festive arrangements and crafts
Roast Marshmallows with the Lemont Fire Protection District
FREE Popcorn on Stephen Street
Food Vendors: Lola’s handcrafted Churros, Folklore Coffee, All Belgium Waffles, Up All Night Baking and more!
5:00 PM - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Peterson Park
Celebrate the season with us
Light Up the Holiday Season
After a few hours of fun, meet us at 5:00 PM on Canal Street for the annual lighting of the Village of Lemont Holiday Tree! Join Santa Claus, Archie the Lemontster, and their friends for a joyful tree lighting ceremony.
Stick around after the tree lighting from 5-8 PM to enjoy the holiday lights with a free tractor ride.
Tractor rides will pick up and drop off on Front Street near The Bridge Lemont.
Fun + Food For All
Throughout the event, purchase treats from The Little Red Donut Truck, Ben’s Soft Pretzels, and Creamery. All participants can enjoy free popcorn from the Popcorn Wagon while supplies last.
Spread Some Cheer:
Make a Donation to Tractor for Toys
‘Tis the season for giving. Make sure that every child has a winter hat, coats, gloves, and a few toys this season.
Fill the Tractor for Toys wagons with new toys and winter apparel to meet the needs of children in our local community. Donations will be accepted on Saturday, December 7 at Target Plaza, Pete's Market Plaza, and Hometown Holiday at The Bridge.
Families in need may email Lemont Tractor Club at lemonttractorclub@gmail.com to reserve a time to pick up donations.
Where to park
You’ll find plenty of street, lot, and garage parking throughout Lemont Downtown. Use our parking guide to find a safe place to leave your car for the day and enjoy access to our easily walkable downtown.
Meet Your Host
Hometown Holiday is hosted by The Village of Lemont and Lemont Downtown with the help of our sponsors and participating businesses.
For questions, connect with us at hello@lemontdowntown.com.