Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Orland Park for 2026. The village parade, tree lighting and festival fill Ravinia Avenue on Saturday, November 28, and Santa’s North Pole Express takes families on a real Metra train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 10 and 11. We check every date on the host’s own website or an official tourism calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Orland Park
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Orland Park
- Parade and tree lighting: Saturday, November 28, 5 to 8 pm, free
- Santa’s North Pole Express: Thursday, December 10 or Friday, December 11
- Train ride registration closes November 25
- Dates checked on official village and Chicago Southland sites on Nov 11
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Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Where: Orland Park Village Hall and Village Center, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Orland Park opens the season with its annual Christmas parade up Ravinia Avenue, ending with Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the village tree at the Village Center.
The festival around Village Hall has traditionally brought holiday games, crafts, pictures with Santa and community-decorated trees that stay on the Village Lawn into January.
Parent tip: Streets along Ravinia close before the parade, so park early in one of the village lots and plan to stay put until it ends.
- Host
- Village of Orland Park Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Orland Park Village Hall and Village Center, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 (opens in maps)
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Metra ride with Santa
Santa’s North Pole Express
- When: Thursday, December 10 or Friday, December 11, 2026, 3 to 6 pm
- Where: Orland Park 143rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park, IL 60462 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $33 per person ages 3 and up, $8 off for residents; 2 and under free but must register
- Ages: Families with children
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Families board a Metra train at the 143rd Street station with Santa and Mrs. Claus, get golden tickets stamped by the conductor and sing along to holiday music on the way to the North Pole.
The trip includes holiday treats, crafts and admission to the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum, and kids get a special gift on the scheduled train ride back from Oak Lawn.
Parent tip: Registration closes Wednesday, November 25 or when tickets run out, and each family can book only one day. Tickets are picked up in person at the Sportsplex the week before.
- Host
- Village of Orland Park Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Orland Park 143rd Street Metra Station, Orland Park, IL 60462 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Illinois Christmas train rides page.
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When each Orland Park Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the parade and tree lighting on November 28, and book the North Pole Express now: registration closes November 25 and spots go first come, first served.
- Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and FestivalOrland Park · Nov 28
- Santa’s North Pole ExpressOrland Park · Dec 10 to Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Lemont and La Grange. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Orland Park Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Orland Park this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Orland Park for 2026: the Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Festival on November 28 and Santa’s North Pole Express on December 10 and 11.
When is the Orland Park Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm at Village Hall, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue. The parade, tree lighting and festival are free.
What is Santa’s North Pole Express?
A Village of Orland Park Recreation trip on a Metra train from the 143rd Street station with Santa and Mrs. Claus, with treats, crafts and admission to the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum. It runs December 10 and 11, 2026, from 3 to 6 pm.
How much is the North Pole Express?
$33 per person ages 3 and up, with an $8 resident discount. Children 2 and under ride free but must be registered.
Who do I contact about Orland Park holiday events?
Orland Park special events at specialevents@orlandpark.org, or Orland Park Recreation at orlandrecreation@orlandpark.org for registration questions.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Illinois?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Illinois Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Orland Park on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.