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Weekend Ideas in New Lenox
New Lenox centers its weekends on the Village Commons. The Thursday farmers market, Cruise the Commons car nights, and Fridays After Five food and music series keep the calendar full from spring through fall. The Old Plank Road Trail and the Park District's Hibernia Park offer easy outdoor escapes.
New Lenox SD 122 serves the village's elementary students, feeding Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210.
What to Do
Plan Your New Lenox Weekend
New Lenox Commons
The village's event hub at Veterans Parkway, with the farmers market, car cruises, concerts, and seasonal festivals.
New Lenox Farmers Market
Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m., roughly May through September, at the Commons.
KidsWork Children's Museum
An interactive children's museum at the New Lenox Commons: two floors of hands-on exhibits for kids.
Old Plank Road Trail
The area's signature bikeway, running near Hibernia Park and across the south suburbs.
Hibernia Park
The Park District's most popular park, with play areas and summer programs right off the trail.
Ideas are curated from local parks, attractions, and venues, and details like seasonal hours can change. Confirm opening times on each spot's site or with the town before you head out.
Curated Guides
Full Weekend Guides for New Lenox
These deep-dive picks from the Weekend Guide dig further into New Lenox and the surrounding area.
Christmas at the Field: A Holiday Afternoon in New Lenox
New Lenox's Christmas at the Field returns Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Francis Field, a Christmas-themed community event and holiday market with handmade gifts, decor, and food for the whole family.
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Christmas in the Commons: New Lenox's Giant Holiday Festival
New Lenox's free Christmas in the Commons lights up the Village Commons every evening in December 2026, with a nearly 40-foot-tall illuminated Santa, a holiday market, wagon rides, performances, and ice skating.
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Christmas Express: Santa Train from New Lenox
CASA of River Valley's 18th annual Christmas Express runs Saturday and Sunday, Dec 5-6, 2026: a festive holiday train ride from the New Lenox station to Tinley Park and back, with Santa, a holiday breakfast, and activities along the way.
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Jane Addams Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair in New Lenox
Shop the Jane Addams Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. at the International Center at Jane Addams Middle School in New Lenox, with handmade gifts supporting the school bands.
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