Kick off the Holiday at the Tree Lighting at Wilder Park – BMW of Elmhurst Dealer

November 25th, 2022 by

Once again, it’s time to head out to Wilder Park for the annual tree-lighting festivities. This year, the event takes place on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The celebration begins with a holiday sing-along at 5:30 p.m., and Santa arrives for the tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. At BMW of Elmhurst, we can assure you that the Tree Lighting at Wilder Park is a great family experience you won’t want to miss.

Tree Lighting at Wilder ParkIn addition to the tree lighting, your family will have a chance to meet Santa before he returns to the North Pole. The event also features free cookies, games, family photo opportunities, holiday songs, and more. Elmhurst’s favorite food trucks will be on hand to provide delicious meals and snacks, including Aunt Tina’s Sound Bites, Brothers BBQ, Serna’s Grill, and Sugar Mama’s Mini Donuts.

The Tree Lighting at Wilder Park is a family favorite that hundreds of Elmhurst residents look forward to attending every year, and we expect a great turnout. The beautiful, stately Wilder Mansion provides the perfect background for this holiday celebration.

The sponsors for the Tree Lighting at Wilder Park include Edward-Elmhurst Health, Farmers Insurance, The Hinton Agency, and Kelly Stetler Real Estate.

We’re expecting chilly weather on Thursday, with temperatures near freezing, so dress warmly and bring the family to Wilder Park for a fun evening!

Date and Time:
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Schedule of Events

  • 5:30 p.m. Holiday Sing-a-long
  • 5:45 p.m. Santa arrives and tree lighting
  • 6-7:30 p.m. Cookies, storytime, and ornament crafts in Wilder Mansion. Holidays games in Wilder Park.
  • 6:15 p.m. Hawthorne Children’s Choir Performance on stage
  • 6:30 p.m. EPD Dance Company Performance on stage
  • 7:25 p.m. Santa’s return to the North Pole

Location:
Wilder Park
175 S. Prospect Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Admission:
Admission to the tree lighting ceremony is free.

For More Information:
Contact the Elmhurst Park District at 630-993-8900 or visit www.epd.org.

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