# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the City of Des Plaines for the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting! Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, a special appearance by Santa (and the Grinch), and admire the trees decorated by local community groups. Don’t forget to drop off your letter to the North Pole at Santa's mailbox!

The mitten tree will be available for donations of new hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves of all sizes. Nonperishable food donations for the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Pantry are welcome. Please visit selfhelppantry.org for a list of their most-needed items.

Free parking is available in the Metropolitan Square Parking Garage (entrances off of Lee St. and Miner St.) and the Civic Center Garage (behind City Hall).

Learn more at desplainesil.gov/holidaylighting!

Please note that this event is organized by the City of Des Plaines Government. Participation inquiries can be submitted to us via email or direct message. No third parties are involved in booking or event execution.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/2025-holiday-tree-lighting/200029140598547
- **Event Categories**: holiday, nonprofit, christmas-lights, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 808

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines
- **lat**: 42.04242
- **long**: -87.88511
- **full address**: Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/486ee1bf0867d202a4c7a506bf4f4ce7a4ec80cccc594178f5153b20a8bde523-rimg-w1200-h628-dc077d45-gmir?v=1764401569

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting being held?
  - **A:** 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting takes place on Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 06:30 pm at Metropolitan Square, Des Plaines, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting?
  - **A:** 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting is organized by City of Des Plaines Government.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 800+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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