# Elk Grove Village Holiday Tree Lighting with Fireworks and Santa

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
- Where: Elk Grove Village Green (Municipal Complex), 901 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free photos with Santa
- Organizer: Village of Elk Grove Village
- Official page: https://www.elkgrove.org/community/special-events/holiday-tree-lighting
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Refreshments, storytime with the Village Board, Elk Grove Express rides and carolers on the Village Green from 4 pm, then the tree and more than 500,000 lights go on at 5:30 pm, followed by fireworks and free photos with Santa. Lots fill by 4 pm.

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