One of the great traditions for many this time of year is seeing the lights. This can be as ceremonial as the official Christmas tree lighting in the village square, or as casual as checking out holiday light displays one evening in the middle of the week. Whichever your fancy, let our guide light your way.
Some of these may be connected to Christmas parades and a chance to see Santa.
Wherever you are within McHenry County, I’m sure there is a tree lighting near you. Below, you’ll find our list arranged by the city to help you with your plans.
We’ve also included some key light displays, many of which are connected with the tree lightings. While many of these start around tree lightings, holiday parades, or other events, there may be limited information related to when the displays will be lit or when they end.
While general light displays may run through the end of the year and even into January, your best bet is not to wait!
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Christmas Tree Lighting 2022 Events
Come out and experience the lighting of the tree at one…or more of the locations below!
NOTE: we’ve shaded those events below that are as of yet unconfirmed. We’ll continue to update as new information is available.
Algonquin
Miracle On Main
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 2 S. Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
Crystal Lake
Christmas Tree Lane
Dates: 11/25 – 12/31/2022
Times: Anytime
Location: 90 E Woodstock Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Clickmas in Crystal Lake
Dates: 11/24 – 12/31/2022
Times: 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: 401 W Woodstock St., Crystal Lake 60014
Festival of Lights Parade
Date: Friday, November 25, 2022
Start Time: 7:00 pm (tree lighting following parade)
Location: E Crystal Lake Ave & N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Luminaria Walk at Veteran Acres Park
Dates: 11/30/-12/3/2022
Times: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: 431 N Walkup Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Fox Lake
Fox Lake Festival of Lights
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm (tree lighting following parade)
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Fox River Grove
Tree Lighting 2022
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Start Time: 2:00 pm
Location: 975 Algonquin Rd, Fox River Grove, IL 60021
Harvard
Harvard Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: TBD
Start Time: TBD
Location: N Ayer St & N Division St, Harvard, IL 60033
Huntley
A Very Merry Huntley
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 11700 Main St, Huntley, IL 60142
Village Square Lights Display
Dates: 12/3 – ~12/31/2022
Times: Evenings
Location: 11700 Main St, Huntley, IL 60142
Island Lake
Annual Tree Lighting
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
Start Time: 6:00 pm (unconfirmed)
Location: 3720 Greenleaf Ave, Island Lake, IL 60042
Johnsburg
Holiday Magic Parade & Tree Lighting
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Start Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 2315 W Church St, Johnsburg, IL 60051
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Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills Holiday Lights Bus Tour
Dates: 12/15 – 12/17/2022
Times: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Marengo
Hanson Barn Christmas Light Show
Dates: 12/3 – 12/31/2022 (may vary, check website)
Times: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (may vary, check website)
Location: 5107 Thorne Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
Marengo’s Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm (tree lighting following parade)
Location: 132 E Prairie St, Marengo, IL 60152
McHenry
Festival of Trees
Dates: 11/19 – 12/30/2022
Times: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 1257 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Park
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 3400 Pearl Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Veteran’s Park Lights Display
Dates: 11/19 – ~12/31/2022
Times: Evenings
Location: 3400 Pearl Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Richmond
Richmond’s Annual Tree Lighting
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
Start Time: 7:00 pm – 7:40 pm
Location: 5574 Broadway Rd, Richmond, IL 60071
Spring Grove
Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Start Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: 8105 Blivin St, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Woodstock
Historic Woodstock Square Lights Display
Dates: 11/25 – ~12/31/2022
Times: Evenings
Location: 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Lighting of the Square
Date: Friday, November 25, 2022
Start Time: 4:00 pm
Location: 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
As always, all events are subject to change. Please be sure to check the event pages for the specific event for current information.
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