This holiday season, in the Homewood-Flossmoor area, there are plenty of festive events and activities to enjoy to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit and help you finish the 2023 year with joy and excitement.

 The Holiday Light display in downtown Homewood, will take place on Dec. 1, from 6- 9 p.m. This will feature thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and a variety of holiday-themed activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy live music performances. This event is even recommended by Mayor Rich Hofeld, who said, “Homewood’s Holiday Lights is a fun-filled event for the entire family.”

 In addition to the Holiday Lights display, unique stores, boutiques, and restaurants will be available all around. Holiday wreath and swag sales benefit the Cancer Support Center. It is a great way to support a worthy cause while enjoying the holiday season.

 The 16th Annual Christmas Mystic Market Event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9. at 12:30 p.m. Members of the community can enjoy all homemade goods, ranging from cookies and cupcakes to baked mac-n-cheese and garlic bread.

 Meet and take pictures with Santa Claus, the Grinch and Jack Skellington. For people who want to find the perfect gift for your family, they have many handcrafted gifts, like dream catchers, candles, soaps, spiritual supplies and much more.

 They are also fundraisers for Space Animal Sanctuary and Rescue.  According to The Founders of the Mystic Market, “We are the original bringers of intuitive readers to the market place and founders of the Mystic Market since 1992. Our events are created to raise funds for Sacred Space Animal Sanctuary and Rescue. The goal is to help us bring distressed dogs and cats to a safe and healthy life.”

Santa’s Brunch with the Grinch is a fun event that offers a wide range of activities and attractions for families and children. They have a delicious brunch buffet, complete with a carving station and omelet station.

 There will also be arts and crafts stations where kids can create their own ornaments or holiday decorations. The highlight of the event is the appearance of the Grinch himself, who will entertain the crowd and take pictures with the kids.

 This event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit in the morning, going from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Klein Creek Clubhouse & Pavilion.

 The Family New Year’s Eve Party at Chicago Gaelic Park from 4 – 8 p.m. Forest offers a fun and festive way to ring in the new year with your children. In addition to the buffet dinner, which will provide kids’ sparkling or adults’ champagne toast, this event is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a fun-filled New Year’s Eve celebration together.

The buffet dinner and champagne toast add a touch of elegance to the festivities, making it a memorable experience for both kids and adults.

 Don’t miss any of the family-friendly fun activities; there is so much to do and see. Happy Holidays!