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No surprise that Chicago tops the list of Illinois holiday attractions — with annual gems like the sublime Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza ... to the silly (but fun!) annual Reindog Parade at the Botanic Garden.

Discover more holiday merriment, parades, craft fairs and light shows, plus where to find choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms in our grand tour of the Prairie State at Christmas time ...

Christkindlmarket Chicago - The traditional holiday market opening right after Thanksgiving at Daley Plaza, and continuing throughout the season with special German Christmas treats, music and entertainment. Get the complete story by downloading the brochure in PDF format.

Chicago Botanic Garden December Events - Check out the Wonderland Express holiday train exhibit and how to enter your pooch in the annual Reindog Parade.

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light - At the Museum of Science and Industry, beginning mid-November and through the Christmas with more than 50 Christmas trees, colorful displays and creches illustrating how the world decorates for the winter holidays.

Holiday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo - In addition to magicians, carolers and celebrity story tellers, almost one million twinkling lights bedazzle visitors each night through the season.

City of Zion Festival of Lights - And more, with a festive holiday craft fair, the Holly Trolley, a walk through Kringle's Kingdom and other holiday treats in store.

Peoria Area Holiday Events - The complete list including the annual Santa Claus Parade, Pointsettia Show, Parade of Lights, and holiday attractions nearby.

Christmas Walk in Morrison, Illinois - Join the fun at the annual Christmas parade featuring a visit by Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Christmas Tree Farms in Illinois - A complete directory browseable by region with listings in the Chicago area, Southern, Central and Northwestern Illinois.

What are the chances of a White Christmas in Illinois? - The odds, scientifically calculated by city or area, from the Illinois State Climatologist Office.

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