Hometown Holiday

December 7, 2024
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 7

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: 

    • Front Street

    • Stephen Street from Canal Street to Front Street

    • (Canal Street will remain open unless determined otherwise)

  • Road closures from 12:30 – 6:00 PM

    • Front Street

    • Stephen Street from Canal Street to Front Street

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.)

  • Front 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 on Front Street in General Fry's Landing (lot next to Next Mex) 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!

    • Tractors for Toys - Bring a new, unwrapped toy or winter clothing item (hat, gloves, scarf, etc.) for the annual Tractors for Toys collection. Drop off at the tractor on Front Street near The Bridge banquet hall.

    • Tractor Hay Wagon Rides 5:00 - 8:00 PM - Tractor Hay Wagon Rides will take place from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Pickup location is on Front Street near The Bridge banquet hall

  • Main Street

    • Letters to Santa at Folklore Coffee with the Lemont Library and Pawlak Properties | 214 Main Street

    • Jingle Bell Dance Party at 223 Main A Premier Event Space | 223 Main Street

    • Coloring and kids ornament kits from *3:00 - 5:00 PM at That Girl & Co. | 400 Main Street

    • Permanent Jewelry at Tatum Mae Boutique | 406 Main Street

    • Winter Holiday Selfie Station at Molly Hebda Photography | 226 Main Street

  • Canal Street

    • Storytime with Mrs. Claus at Three Stories Books | 202 Stephen Street 

    • Rudolph Reindeer Workout at Pilates House Lemont | 225 Canal STreet, Unit D

  • 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

    • Book Signing by Local Author and Historian, Pat Camalliere at Smokey Row Antiques | 112 Stephen Street

    • Cinnamon Dough Ornaments at Aster Gardens | 202 Stephen Street

    • FREE Hot Chocolate by Lemont Service Unit 724 

    • Lemont Garden Club will be selling their beautiful festive arrangements and crafts

    • Crafts by Lemont Art & Culture Commission | The Table Church 102 Stephen Street

    • Roast Marshmallows with the Lemont Fire Protection District 

    • FREE Popcorn on Stephen Street

    • Food Vendors: Ben's Soft Pretzels, Creamery, Little Red Donut Truck (prices vary)

  • 5:00 PM - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at General Fry’s Landing

Celebrate the season with us

Light Up the Holiday Season

After a few hours of fun, meet us at 5:00 PM on Front 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.