Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Romeoville for 2026, all on the grounds of Village Hall. Santa counts down the Festival of Lights tree lighting on Thursday, November 19, the lights and their 32-foot castle shine nightly through January 3, and Winter Wonderland brings a holiday train, live reindeer and the Holiday Parade on December 4 and 5. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Romeoville
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Romeoville, all free
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, November 19, 5 pm, countdown with Santa
- Festival of Lights: nightly 4 to 11 pm, November 19 to January 3
- Winter Wonderland: December 4 and 5, holiday train, reindeer, parade on the 5th
- Every date checked on the Village of Romeoville site on Nov 11
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Tree lighting with SantaFree
Festival of Lights Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5 to 6 pm
- Where: Deer Crossing Park at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Romeoville switches on its tree and the whole Festival of Lights display for the first time of the season on the grounds of Village Hall.
Santa leads the countdown, and hot cocoa keeps everyone warm while the lights come up.
Parent tip: Bring a letter to Santa: the light-up mailbox at the display takes letters from opening night through December 6, and Santa writes back.
- Host
- Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Deer Crossing Park at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Romeoville Festival of Lights
- When: Nightly, November 19, 2026, to January 3, 2027, 4 to 11 pm
- Where: Deer Crossing Park at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Thousands of lights and more than 60 illuminated 2D and 3D pieces fill the grounds of Village Hall, and families can drive through or park and walk.
The centerpiece is a 32-foot walk-through castle, and there are plenty of photo stops along the way.
Parent tip: Walk it rather than drive if the kids want to go through the castle. Weeknights after 8 pm are usually the quietest.
- Host
- Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Deer Crossing Park at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Holiday festival and paradeFree
Winter Wonderland and Holiday Parade
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 8 pm, and Saturday, December 5, 4 to 8 pm with the Holiday Parade
- Where: Deer Crossing Park at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free entry; food, drinks and shopping for sale
- Ages: All ages
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Winter Wonderland turns the Village Hall grounds into a two-night holiday festival with ice skating, live reindeer, a holiday train, character meet-and-greets and Santa photos.
Live entertainment, food and holiday shopping fill both evenings, and Saturday adds the Romeoville Holiday Parade.
Parent tip: Head for the holiday train and the reindeer first, when lines are short, and come on Saturday if you want the parade too.
- Host
- Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Deer Crossing Park at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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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.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Romeoville Christmas event for kids happens
Go to the tree lighting on November 19 and post a letter to Santa. Come back for Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 5, to get the holiday train, reindeer and parade in one evening, then stroll the lights on the way out.
- Festival of Lights Tree LightingRomeoville · Nov 19
- Romeoville Festival of LightsRomeoville · Nov 19 to Jan 3
- Winter Wonderland and Holiday ParadeRomeoville · Dec 4 to Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lemont, Naperville, Shorewood and Aurora. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Romeoville Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Romeoville this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 free Christmas events for kids in Romeoville for 2026: the Festival of Lights Tree Lighting on November 19, the Festival of Lights display through January 3, and Winter Wonderland with the Holiday Parade on December 4 and 5.
When is the Romeoville tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5 pm at Village Hall, 1050 W Romeo Road, with a countdown with Santa and hot cocoa.
Is there a holiday train at Romeoville Winter Wonderland?
Yes. Winter Wonderland lists a holiday train along with ice skating, live reindeer, characters and Santa photos on December 4 and 5, 2026.
When are the Romeoville Festival of Lights hours?
Nightly from 4 to 11 pm, November 19, 2026, through January 3, 2027. You can drive or walk through.
Who do I contact about Romeoville holiday events?
Village of Romeoville Parks and Recreation at recinfo@romeoville.org or (815) 886-6222.
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 Romeoville 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.