Get festive with Lombard’s Jingle Bell Jubilee, senior luncheon and holiday contest

Posted December 04, 2024 11:07 am

By Nicole Kondraschow, Lombard Park District

Hundreds of thousands of lights will be turned on for the annual Jingle Bell Jubilee in Lombard's Lilacia Park. Courtesy of Lombard Park District

‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Lombard Park District has many activities to help you and your family celebrate the holiday season.

The annual Jingle Bell Jubilee event kicks off the festivities on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Lilacia Park, 150 S. Park Ave. Join the lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by visits with Santa Claus, hot chocolate, cookies, giveaways, and more.

Another favorite tradition returns this year: Jingles’ Holiday House Decorating Contest! Families can participate by decorating their homes, which will be featured on the Holiday Lights Map.

This allows the community to enjoy a festive drive-through experience while voting for their favorite displays. Prizes will be awarded to the winning houses.

A downloadable map will be available on lombardparks.com starting Friday, Dec. 6. Thanks to sponsor State Farm-Dave Steinbach for supporting this event!

Bring the family to visit Lilacia Park’s Holiday Lights and meet Santa and other holiday characters each weekend throughout December. Courtesy of Lombard Park District

Celebrate the season at the annual luncheon on Holiday Senior Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road. Register now to secure your spot! Lunch is only $10 for Lombard residents. The holiday buffet features sliced turkey, glazed baked ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry relish, rolls, and dessert. The Chorus of DuPage will provide holiday music.

Visit Lilacia Park’s Holiday Lights each weekend throughout December. Children can meet Santa and their favorite holiday characters while enjoying a spectacular light show with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.

Sign up for Lombard Park District's Holly Jolly Trolley, which includes crafting, coloring and storytelling with Ms. Claus. Register early as seats on the Dec. 14 trolley are limited. Courtesy of Lombard Park District

Sign up for the Holly Jolly Trolley on Saturday, Dec. 14. The trip starts with crafting, coloring and storytelling with Ms. Claus at the Lombard Community Building while kids patiently wait for their Winter Wonderland ride. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided while you wait. The trolley, decked with holiday magic and music, will whisk you along to the Log Cabin where Santa will greet each child and provide them with a special holiday gift. Bring your cameras to capture the magic of the season. Children must be accompanied by a registered and paid parent/guardian. The trolley will operate every 30 minutes starting at noon until 4 p.m. Cost is $25 or $35 for nonresidents. Register early as seats on the trolley are limited!

Thanks to the Premier sponsors, Kelly Stetler Real Estate, The Light Brothers, Raising Canes, Lexington Square Retirement Community, and Noventech, for their generous support.

To explore all of Lombard Park District’s holiday events and programs, visit the online Winter Activity Guide at lombardparks.com.

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