Montgomery Holiday Tree Lighting & Sleigh Bell Celebration

About this adventure

The historic City of Montgomery welcomes the winter holidays with its annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Family Sleigh Bell celebration in the Downtown Montgomery Heritage District. Children are gifted shiny silver sleigh bells to ring as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus make their grand entrance aboard an authentic horse-drawn carriage. The festive evening features choral performances by the Sycamore High School choral ensembles, live ice carving demonstrations that transform giant ice blocks into sparkling holiday figures, and hands-on holiday ornament workshops inside the historic Universalist Church. Complimentary warm apple cider and fresh holiday cookies are served to all attendees. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Brick and concrete sidewalks with accessible crosswalks throughout Neuilly-Plaisance Plaza and Montgomery Heritage District. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing counters located inside City Hall and the historic Universalist Church. • Age Suitability: All ages; a quintessential family festival for toddlers through grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Cheerful ringing sleigh bells and choral music; friendly community atmosphere with plenty of space to stroll.