New Lenox, IL – Families across Will County and the Chicago Southland can enjoy a full month of free entertainment as Christmas in the Commons returns to the New Lenox Village Commons throughout December.
According to the Village of New Lenox, events run from December 6–21, featuring Santa visits, ice skating, holiday characters, live performances, and rotating food trucks. Organizers emphasize that all scheduled activities are free to the public.
The season begins Friday, Dec. 6, with Santa’s grand entrance at 4 p.m. followed by the official Village Commons lighting ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Guests can enjoy free popcorn courtesy of Old Plank Trail Community Bank, free cookies from Fleckenstein’s Bakery, and youth IDs offered by the New Lenox Police Department. Food trucks include Auntie Anne’s, Joey’s Red Hots, and Sista’s Seafood & More.
Festivities continue Saturday, Dec. 7, with “A Frozen Christmas” presented by Trinity Services. Visitors can meet Santa’s reindeer, the Grinch, and Buddy the Elf while enjoying performances by the Sunshine Singers and Lamplight Singers. Ice carving begins at 5 p.m., accompanied by food trucks Drew’s Dogs, The Emerald Cup Coffee, and Waffle Hero.
The following weekend brings additional themed attractions. On Dec. 13, visitors can watch an ice sculpting demonstration, hear the Liberty Patriot Chorus and Lincoln-Way West Madrigals, and meet the Grinch. On Dec. 14, Anna and Elsa headline character appearances along with performances by the Viking Voices and Lamplight Singers.
Events conclude Dec. 20–21 with more reindeer visits, Anna and Olaf appearances, Simply Music Studios performances, and multiple food truck vendors, including Chick-fil-A, MiaBella’s Wood Fired Pizza, Los Razo’s Mexican Grill, and Da Pizza Company.
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