Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual Light Up the Park on Friday, December 4, at Harrer Park! This beloved Morton Grove tradition brings family, friends and neighbors together for an evening of holiday cheer as the park lights up and Santa makes his much-anticipated arrival.

Join us from 5:00–7:00 pm at the Harrer Park Gazebo for festive fun, including tractor rides, family photo opportunities, a special performance by the Morton Grove Singers and more!

Don’t miss the evening’s highlights:

  • 6:00 pm: Official Tree Lighting Ceremony, including the Light Up the Park Essay Contest winner announcement and presentation.

  • 6:30 pm: Watch as Harrer Park lights up for the holiday season!

This free community event requires no registration. Just bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening filled with holiday spirit, festive traditions and seasonal fun!

Weather Update: In the event of inclement weather, the tree lighting ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 5.

For the easiest experience, we recommend registering online using a desktop computer.

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