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SANTA’S NORTH POLE EXPRESS

CHRISTMAS PARADE, TREE LIGHTING & FESTIVAL * PRESENTED BY MAZDA OF ORLAND PARK DATE: Saturday, Nov 28 | TIME: 5 PM-8 PM | LOCATION: Village Center | OPEN TO ALL AGES! 5 PM – Parade / Holiday Festival (immediately following parade) | 6 PM – Official Tree Lighting

All aboard, the train ride is back! Journey to the North Pole with Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard the North Pole Express. Get your golden ticket stamped by our very own conductor, enjoy holiday treats, crafts and admission to the Oak Lawn Children's Museum. Listen to a rendition of the popular holiday story on the way to the North Pole and sing-along to holiday music and get a special gift on the ride back home. Passengers will board the train at the Orland Park 143rd Street Metra Station and return home on the scheduled train from the Oak Lawn Metra Station. TICKET PICK-UP: Village of Orland Park Sportsplex, 11351 W. 159th Street on the following days: Friday, Dec 4, 9 AM-5 PM Saturday, Dec 5, 9 AM-12 PM Monday-Wednesday, Dec 7-9, 9 AM-5 PM Parents and guardians may register for one day (Thursday or Friday) and immediate family members only. (Immediate family members are defined as parents and their non-adult children residing in the same household.) Thank you grandparents, aunts and uncles for your understanding. Tickets are not transferable and refunds will not be given less than seven days prior to the date of the program. The Village of Orland Park is not responsible for any passengers who miss the scheduled Metra train. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early! Registration deadline: Wednesday, Nov 25 (or while tickets last). TIME: 3 PM-6 PM AGE: All ages LOCATION: Metra—143rd Street FEE: Resident $25 Non-resident $33 Children under 2 are FREE but must register PROG#: DATE: DAY: 102127 Dec 10 Thursday 102128 Dec 11 Friday

HOLIDAY PARADE Interested in joining our parade? We are seeking community groups (Scouts, church, youth, non-profit, etc.) dance groups, bands, performance groups, businesses and others. For more information, visit orlandpark.org/events and stay tuned to @OrlandParkRec on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Please contact specialevents@orlandpark.org or 708.403.5000 for more information.

Kick off the holiday season right here in Orland Park with our annual holiday parade, tree lighting and festival. Festivities will include the spectacular lighted decor display on the village lawn, holiday market with crafts, holiday items and food available for purchase, live entertainment and much more. Santa will be joining us to complete the holiday fun. The parade begins at 5 PM immediately followed by the tree lighting and festival. Join us at the Village Hall circle at 5 PM for the official lighting of the holiday tree.

WINTER WOND ORLAND

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LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE

Sip cocoa and enjoy festive cheer at our holiday market at Winter WondORLAND! Bring friends, family, and your holiday spirit for seasonal treats, holiday vendors, and cozy vibes. Interested food trucks can apply at orlandpark.org/events

The Lions Club will be selling Christmas trees and wreaths daily, starting November 24 until the trees are sold out.

FRI, NOV 27: 10 AM-6 PM* MON-FRI: 4 PM-7 PM* SAT: LOCATION: 14700 S. Ravinia

DAY/DATE: Saturday / December 5 TIME: 5 PM-8 PM ENTERTAINMENT: Live reindeer & Roaming carolers

9 AM-6 PM* | SUN: 10 AM-4 PM*

(South of Village Hall) COMMUNITY TREE TRIMMING EVENT Gather your family or group and celebrate the start of the holiday season at our 13th annual community tree trim. Scout troops, youth and church groups, athletic teams and community members are invited to adopt a tree to decorate in their own special way. The community trees will be part of the spectacular lawn decor at our Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 28. • $25 to adopt a tree—Limited quantities available • Trees available—First-come, first-served • Trees are approximately 5’ tall and will include white lights • You provide the decorations (handmade or store bought) • Tree decoration needs to be completed by Friday, November 27 • Trees will be assigned and labeled with each organization and tree sponsor • Please remove decorations by Monday, January 4 PROGRAM#: 102124 FEE: $25/tree Tree Adoption Forms/Full Details—708.403.5000

DAY/DATE: Saturday / December 12 TIME: 5 PM-8 PM ENTERTAINMENT: DJ, Meet & Greet with Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

DAY/DATE: Saturday / December 19 TIME: 5 PM-8 PM ENTERTAINMENT: TBD

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SANTA’S PIT STOP * AT SPORTSPLEX DAY/DATE: Saturday / December 5 TIME: 9 AM-12 PM Santa will be making his annual stop at the Sportsplex. Bring your camera to capture a picture of your child’s visit with Santa. No fee or pre-registration necessary.

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*Subject to change

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