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The Village of Westmont has released the schedule for its 2025 Holly Days Festival, a series of community events set to take place throughout November and December. The festival features activities organized by local agencies and organizations aimed at residents of all ages.
The main event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, with the Frosty & Friends Parade beginning at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Westmont. The parade will follow Cass Avenue south from Naperville Road, cross the railroad tracks, and then proceed west on Quincy Street. Preceding the parade at 4:30 p.m., the Westmont High School Choir will lead a community Christmas carol sing-along at the train station plaza. After the parade, attendees are invited to join Santa Claus for a tree lighting ceremony at Addington Plaza on West Quincy Street, followed by free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the Westmont Train Station.
Additional events are scheduled across various venues in Westmont during November and December. These include:
- A Holiday Craft Bazaar on November 16 at the Westmont Community Center.
- Drop-in ornament crafting sessions on December 2 at the Westmont Public Library.
- A performance by Maureen Christine as part of Dementia Friendly Westmont’s programming on December 3.
- A Winter Watercolor Workshop for adults on December 4 at the library.
- Elf Tryouts for children on December 4 at the Westmont Park District.
- "Snow Much Fun" festivities including rides and crafts on December 5 at Veterans Memorial Park.
- The WHS Band Booster Craft Show with nearly 200 vendors on December 6 at Westmont High School.
- A Meet & Greet Santa Food Drive benefiting People's Resource Center's Food Pantry on December 6.
- Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast with photos with Santa and a bake sale on December 7.
- Registration-based Santa Sleigh home visits between December 8 and 12.
- Adult craft workshops making gift tags, bows, Finnish-inspired ornaments, and gingerbread men held throughout December at the public library.
- Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Lions Club on December 20 at the Administrative Building.
- Santa’s Train Ride departing from Westmont Train Station to Aurora’s Two Brothers Roundhouse for breakfast and crafts with Santa on December 21.
For more information regarding these events or registration details where required, residents can visit hollydaysfestival.com or westmontparks.org.
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