Things To Do This Weekend November 26-28, 2021
By: Jeff Randolph 11/24/2021
Enjoy the holiday weekend and all that Lake County has to offer. Let's take a look at things to do this weekend November 26-28.
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The holiday shopping season takes off this weekend. Find out about Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals in Lake County by clicking here.
The amusement park in Gurnee is lighting things up for the holidays. Antioch celebrates the season with a homage to a great literary figure. Fox Lake will have an electric extravaganza to show their yuletide spirit. Artisans and crafters bring their creations to Grayslake. Find the perfect Christmas tree in Spring Grove. Here's the top five things to do this weekend in November 26-28.
1. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America
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Holiday in the Park Lights! at Six Flags Great America is back! The dazzling spectacle of twinkling lights, spectacular shows, holiday shopping highlights the Gurnee amusement park event beginning Friday, November 26. The illuminating thrill zone also features the unique bulb shows like the Kalightoscope Light Show, Roasted Marshmallows & S’mores Galore at the fire pit, photo ops with Santa Claus and your favorite Looney Toons characters, head to five live shows that feature your favorite holiday tunes and more. For the people that didn’t make your “naughty list,” peruse the gift options at Holiday Treasures, Sugar Plum Keepsakes, Merry Market Place or Santa’s Workshop. During your visit, experience rides geared towards families like Columbia Carousel, JUSTICE LEAGUE™: Battle for Metropolis, THE DARK KNIGHT™ Coaster and more, while the more thrilling coasters hibernate until next spring. Take advantage of the exclusive holiday menu as Mrs. Kringle has sprinkled unique holiday recipes throughout the park, all bound to leave your stomach as stuffed as your stocking. Merry memories can be made at Holiday in the Park Lights! through December 30.
Friday-Sunday, November 26-28; 4-9 p.m. Tickets: starting at $24.99. Certain activities may require additional fees. Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Pkwy., Gurnee.
2. Dickens Holiday Village/Kringle's Christmas Village in Antioch
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Olde England comes alive in historic downtown Antioch. Dickens Holiday Village moves indoors this year as part of Kringle’s Christmas Village. View 40 Charles Dickens-inspired characters that have been created by community volunteers. Each character displays a plaque describing each scene and how life was in the Dickens Era. Kringle's Christmas Village offers dozens of oversized, illuminated shadowboxes filled with miniature holiday scenes. The indoor showroom is located at the far end of Piggly Wiggly Plaza, just steps away from Main Street. Dickens Holiday Village and Kringle's Christmas Village will be on display from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day.
Friday-Sunday, November 26-28; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission is free. Dickens Holiday Village and Kringle’s Christmas Village, 510 Orchard St., Antioch.
3. Fox Lake Festival of Lights
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It’s a full day of yuletide lights and fun at the Fox Lake Festival of Lights Saturday. Start the day with the Kris Kringle Winter Market at Community Garden Green where you’ll find crafts, gifts and other items that will help you complete your holiday shopping list. The Festival of Lights Parade starts at 5 p.m. at Grant Community High School and makes its way down Grand Avenue. Immediately following the parade, the holiday tree lighting will take place at Millennium Park and along with the opening of Santa’s Cottage.
Saturday, November 27; beginning at 2 p.m. Kris Kringle Winter Market 2-6 p.m.: Community Garden Green, 17 E. School Ct., Fox Lake. Festival of Lights Parade 5 p.m.: Grant Community High School, 285 Grand Ave., Fox Lake. Following Festival of Lights Parade. Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa’s Cottage: Millennium Park, Grand Avenue and Rollins Road, Fox Lake.
4. The Festival of Arts and Crafts Show at Lake County Fairgrounds
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The Festival of Arts and Crafts takes over the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake this weekend. The 65,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space will feature over 280 vendors, artists and crafters selling their quality handcrafted treasures. Peruse the show to find holiday decorations and unique gift ideas for loved ones. Admission is just $5 and children 11 and under get free admission.
Friday-Sunday, November 26-28; Fri.: 2-7 p.m., Sat.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5. Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake.
5. Richardson Farm Christmas Trees and More
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The nostalgic tradition of having a freshly cut Christmas tree for the holidays is possible as the Richardson Farms Christmas Tree Season starts on today in Spring Grove. Work off those Thanksgiving pounds as you and the family searches the 75-acre farm that offers over 50,000 concolor and Douglas firs, white pine and Norway spruce trees standing six feet tall. The family can take a joy ride on the free wagon rides to and from the fields and sip on complimentary hot chocolate or coffee. The Richardson family provides the free shaking and bailing of your arbor. The farm also offers hundreds of fresh wreaths and decorations inside for sale along with autumn treats like homemade donuts, various popcorn and fudge made on the grounds. Handsaws are provided as U-Cut your own tree. You can also take the pre-cut tree option. Due to a shortage of trees this season, the beloved event runs through December 5.
Friday-Sunday, November 26-28; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Richardson Christmas Tree Farm, 9407 Richardson Rd., Spring Grove.
For more ideas on things to do this weekend November 19-21 click here. You can click here to find a list of places in Lake County with holiday lights.
