Round Lake, IL – Families across Lake County are set for an evening of holiday festivities this Friday as Round Lake hosts its annual Tree Lighting and Cookie Crawl from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will also feature the village’s first-ever Kris Kringle Market and a community food drive supporting local families in need.
According to event organizers, the celebration will be centered around Downtown Round Lake near 409 Nippersink Road, with activities stretched across Cedar Lake Road, Avilon Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Visitors can stop at the Passport Tent—located at Cedar Lake Road and Nippersink Road—to pick up their Cookie Crawl Passport before exploring the 12 participating businesses offering complimentary cookies.
The event map shows multiple parking areas, including Metra lots and additional spaces on Goodnow Boulevard. Restrooms will be available at Cedar Lake Road and Nippersink. Santa and the official tree lighting are scheduled near the Round Lake Fire Station.
Attendees are also encouraged to support the community food drive by bringing unexpired, non-perishable food items to the Cookie Crawl Passport Tent. The donation campaign aligns with the village’s annual commitment to holiday giving.
The Kris Kringle Market, new this year, will line Avilon Avenue with handcrafted goods, seasonal treats, and family-friendly activities, including a face painter and a Home Depot craft tent.
Once participants complete their Cookie Crawl Passport by visiting all 12 stops, they can return it to the Passport Tent for entry into a prize drawing. The winner will be announced next week.
Residents from Round Lake, Hainesville, Grayslake, Ingleside and surrounding communities are invited to attend.
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