Holidays in the Heights

So many ways to shop, dine and celebrate the holiday season in Palos Heights

Watch Alderman Jeff Key describe all the highlights of Holiday in the Heights on Palos Heights TV 4

Winter Farmer’s Market

Saturday, Nov. 17^th & Dec. 15^th: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Palos Heights Recreation Center, Orchard Room, 6601 W. 127^th Street

Holiday Tree Lighting at Lake Katherine

Friday, Nov. 23^rd: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive

Santa photo ops - bring your camera
Live reindeer
Face painting and crafts
Free hot chocolate and snacks.

Sponsored by the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 24^th throughout Palos Heights

Support our small business owners and save! Shop at participating area merchants on 11/24 and throughout the holiday season and ask about special promotions.

Kris Kringle Market

Friday, Nov. 30^th: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 1^st: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Municipal Lot, 12217-12221 S. Harlem Avenue. Spread the word, Save the Date.

Two large heated tents with 80 vendors offering holiday crafts, food and more
Santa Claus appearing Friday 6 - 8 pm & Saturday 3 - 5 pm
Live Ice Sculpture carving Friday 6 - 8 pm & Saturday 1 - 3 pm
Kid's Corner in Tent A with fun and crafts
Enjoy live holiday music, crafts, food & drinks, festive lights and more
Beverage Corner for adults in Tent B, offering beer & wine
Stroll along Olde Palos Shopping Centre where unique local shops & restaurants await

Sponsored by many local merchants, the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Palos Heights Business Development Committee

Christmastime in Palos

Saturday, Dec. 1^st: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71^st Avenue

Enjoy heartwarming readings, a live performance by the Stagg High School Madrigal Singers, Community Sing-Along, Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, Children’s crafts and games and much more including a visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

Sponsored by Friends of the Palos Heights Library and First Midwest Bank

Waddles Winter Wonderland

Saturday, Dec. 8^th: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127^th Street

Children age 12 & under will enjoy holiday games, decorate cookies, make holiday decorations and more. Holiday entertainment will include a visit by Santa Claus. Admission is free, but please bring a toy to donate during this season of giving.

Sponsored by the City of Palos Heights Recreation Department

Trinity Christian College Christmastide Concert

Saturday, Dec. 1^st: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm)

Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under. (Box office 708-293-4537 or box office@trnty.edu.)

Musical program features Trinity’s vocal and instrumental ensembles, audience singing with bass and organ, and readings that reflect the “His Light in Us” theme

Palos Heights Woman’s Club House Walk

Saturday, Dec. 8^th: 8:00 am Registration (Breakfast from 8:30 am to 11:00 am)

Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway

Registration and Craft Sales begin at Palos Country Club at 8:00 a.m. The Christmas walk will be from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm with a tour of homes in Palos Heights to capture the meaning of the holidays. Tickets for this joyous fundraising event are $40. For more details, call Rose Zubik at 708-945-6254 or visit www.phwcwordpress.com.

Sponsored by the Palos Heights Woman’s Club

Tree Decorating at the Art Garden

Friday, Nov. 23^rd through Dec. 31^st

Art Garden, located on 123^rd Street, one block west of Harlem Avenue

Stroll the Art Garden and enjoy Holiday Trees decorated by local organizations will be judged prior to the Tree Lighting at Lake Katherine on Friday, Nov. 23^rd and available for viewing at the Art Garden through Dec. 31^st.