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Holiday Lights in Downtown Homewood

December 02, 2022 - December 02, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Nastco

Location

Martin Avenue and Ridge Road

Homewood, IL

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Description

Throughout downtown Homewood, see costumed characters such as Elsa, Anna, and Elf. Also, Santa will flip the switch for the annual tree lighting ceremony.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-957-0300

Website: https://www.village.homewood.il.us/community/events/holiday-lights

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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