Holiday Fun Near the Chicago Suburbs

Nov 29, 2018

Festive holiday decorations, hot cocoa, and cozy nights in your Overstreet home; the holidays have finally arrived in Illinois! Across the suburbs of Chicago, our Overstreet homeowners can feel the spirit of the season taking over. Brave the brisk weather and spend the day with your family at one of these festive holiday events!

Christkindlmarket of Naperville

Open Thursdays-Sundays until December 24th, the Christkindlmarket of Chicago is excited to host a suburban location of the Christkindlmarket that the Naperville community has come to know and love! Less than a thirty-minute drive from our Ashwood Park community, visit the market at the Naper Settlement to find a selection of gifts from local shops, food & beverages, and plenty of holiday cheer!

 Mule Drawn Carriage Ride
Just twenty minutes away from Overstreet’s Graystone at Highland Woods community, residents can experience a classic Christmas carriage ride at the Wasco Nursery & Garden Center! On December 8th, the nursery staff will be giving free carriage rides through their fields, for the entire family to enjoy. Cross your fingers for a light dusting of snow, and don’t forget to take pictures!

Breakfast With Santa

Treat your little ones to Breakfast With Santa at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort on December 16th!  Centrally located between Downers Grove, Westmont, Hinsdale and Oak Brook – all communities that we build in - families can enjoy an extensive holiday brunch, fun activities, and a photo op with Santa and his elves!

 Christmas Around the World

Head to the heart of downtown Chicago to experience holiday traditions from around the world, while creating your own! Christmas Around the World at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry has been celebrated every year since 1942. Today, more than seven decades later you’ll find fifty beautifully decorated trees, including the Museums four-story Grand Tree. Watch live cultural performances, enjoy a magical snowfall moment indoors, and reflect upon traditions from across the world. The holiday exhibit will be on display until January 6, 2019!

 Ringin’ In The New Year

Enjoy the final days of 2018 shopping, dining and celebrating in Downtown Naperville leading up to a New Year’s Eve countdown. Less than a twenty-minute drive from our Hidden Creek in Naperville community, ring in the New Year at the base of the Millennium Carillon Tower at Rotary Hill. Usher in 2019 with a cup of complimentary hot cocoa, live music, friends, and family!

 Seasons Greeting and Happy Holidays from Overstreet Builders!