Oak Lawn's free holiday gathering at the Village Green brings Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, hot cocoa, and the village tree-lighting ceremony to 9446 S Raymond Ave, traditionally held the first Saturday of December.
Oak Lawn gathers at the Village Green each December for Santa on the Green and the Village Tree Lighting, a free community celebration behind the public library at 9446 S Raymond Ave. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet families, live entertainment fills the afternoon, and the tree in front of Village Hall glows once the ceremony is done. The event has historically been held on the first Saturday of December, and the Village of Oak Lawn confirms the exact date and hours on its special events page as the season approaches. Pair it with a visit to the library right beside the green, then warm up with hot cocoa before heading home.
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Oak Lawn's flagship free holiday event at the Village Green (9446 S Raymond Ave), with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, hot cocoa, and seasonal characters.
Village Tree Lighting
The ceremony lights the tree in front of Village Hall, traditionally on the first Saturday of December; the village confirms the exact date and hours on oaklawn-il.gov as the season approaches.
Right beside the Village Green, stop before or after the celebration for a warm browse with the kids.
