# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Arlington Heights, IL

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Arlington Heights, Illinois with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Arlington Heights in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Arlington Heights waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Arlington Heights to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Arlington Heights

- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsA Christmas Carol has 934 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: Rotary Santa 5k, 1Mile Walk, & Reindeer Dash!
  - **Description**: Join us on December 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM for the Arlington Heights Rotary Santa Run! Whether you're running the festive 5K, enjoying the 1-Mile Holiday Walk, or cheering on your little ones in the Reindeer Dash, there's holiday fun for every age. Throw on
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: marathons, holiday
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu Dec 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: The Very Merry Metropolis Holiday Concert
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ A VERY MERRY METROPOLIS HOLIDAY CONCERT ✨🎄
@metropolisarts
Step into a holiday celebration that feels like flipping through every December channel of the past—back when the biggest event of the season was the TV holiday variety special, glowing soft-fo
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Art, Theatre, comedy
- **Event Name**: Wayne Messmer Christmas Show
  - **Description**: Mark your calendar. The Wayne Messmer Christmas Show at Hey Nonny! DEC 8!
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  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Dec 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: HeyNonnyAH
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## Trending Events in Arlington Heights

- **Event Name**: Harmony Fest featuring The Taste of Arlington Heights
  - **Description**: Harmony Fest 2026: October 2nd and 3rd in Downtown Arlington Heights! 

From beats to bites - we're turning up the music and the flavor at Harmony Fest featuring the Taste of Arlington Heights on Friday, Oct. 2nd, 5-11 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 3 - 11
  - **Venue**: Harmony Park
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- **Event Name**: Y2K in Arlington Heights
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Y2K is Live at Harmony Park on Saturday, October 3, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Y2K is hitting Harmony Park on Saturday, October 3, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like
  - **Venue**: Harmony Park
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- **Event Name**: Arlington Heights Park Foundation Golf Classic
  - **Description**: Arlington Heights Park District Park Foundation welcomes all golfers to join us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!About this EventJoin us for a four-person scramble competition for a good cause! With your paid registration, yo
  - **Venue**: Arlington Lakes Golf Club (ALGC)
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- **Event Name**: M**der Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Palm Court (Metro Chicago)
  - **Description**: Become immersed in a comedic M**der mystery dinner theater show where YOU are part of the story at Palm Court in Arlington Heights!About this EventPalm Court in Arlington Heights
  - **Venue**: Palm Court Restaurant
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- **Event Name**: Harper Jazz Ensemble with Markus Howell at Hey Nonny!
  - **Description**: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7:30PM

Experience an unforgettable night of live jazz!

The Harper College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of acclaimed Chicago trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator Kirby Fellis, brings the energy a
  - **Venue**: HeyNonnyAH
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- **Event Name**: BARK BBQS 2ND ANNUAL BARKTOBER FEST
  - **Description**: 🎃🐾 We're Back! Join us for Bark BBQ's 2nd Annual Barktober Fest! 🐾🎃

After an incredible first year, we're excited to bring back one of our favorite events of the season! Gather your family, friends, and four-legged companions for a fun-filled day celebra
  - **Venue**: 4240 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL, United States, Illinois 60004
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- **Event Name**: Bark BBQ's 2nd Annual Barktober Fest
  - **Description**: Get ready for a tail-wagging good time with great food, fun games, and all the pups you can handle at Bark BBQ’s big bash!About this EventWe're Back! Join us for Bark BBQ's 2nd Annual Barktober Fest!After an incredible fi
  - **Venue**: Bark BBQ
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- **Event Name**: Autumn Harvest
  - **Description**: Autumn Harvest is a family-friendly event at North School Park that features all things fall! Join the Special Events Commission and the Arlington Heights Park District for Autumn Harvest! 

Autumn Harvest 2026: Oct. 10th 
You're invited to attend Autumn
  - **Venue**: North School Park
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- **Event Name**: Dinner Detective Northern Chicago Suburbs September 26th Public Show
  - **Description**: Hello Future Fellow Sleuths!

We are excited to welcome you to a night full of mystery, intrigue, comedy, and laughter. The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime dinner experience set in present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantast
  - **Venue**: Doubletree-Arlington Heights
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## Browse Christmas Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Arlington Heights?
  - **A:** A Christmas Carol (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), Rotary Santa 5k, 1Mile Walk, & Reindeer Dash! (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:30 am at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), A Christmas Carol at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), The Very Merry Metropolis Holiday Concert (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), Wayne Messmer Christmas Show (Tue Dec 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at HeyNonnyAH).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Arlington Heights?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Arlington Heights on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Arlington Heights?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Arlington Heights?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Arlington Heights include Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, HeyNonnyAH.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Arlington Heights?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Arlington Heights include Rotary Santa Run, Vivid Events, Roberta Duchak..
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Arlington Heights?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Arlington Heights.

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