Join us for Schaumburg’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 29 
Admission is Free. 

6 to 6:30 p.m. – Caroling by the Schaumburg Choral Program in the Prairie Center’s Maggie Atcher Theatre

6-8:30 p.m. – Holiday balloon twisters

6:30 p.m. – Santa arrives via fire truck to light the tree with village officials outside in the Jack Siegel Memorial Plaza

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Character appearances featuring a reindeer and elf

6:45 to 8:30 p.m. – Santa will be available for photos with children in the Maggie Atcher Theatre

A 30’ tree and holiday decorations will be featured on the plaza and provide wonderful opportunities for Instagram-worthy photos! Additional decorations include a beautiful gold sleigh people can sit in, and a large picture frame decorated with garland to stand behind to take photos, along with lighted gift boxes. Ornaments crafted by area youth groups and organizations will also be displayed. Santa will be greeted by village officials who will assist him with his lighting duties. After the tree lighting, Santa will meet with children in the Prairie Center’s Maggie Atcher Theatre, where parents and guardians are encouraged to bring their cameras and phones for photos. Seasonal entertainment will be featured, and refreshments will be sponsored by Bright Horizons.

Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food and household items to this event for the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Requested items include nonperishable food items, paper goods, personal care items, baby formula, and diapers.  All items can be placed in the designated boxes located at each of the Prairie Center entrances. 

For more information, email Special Events Coordinator Roxane Benvenuti or dial 311 in Schaumburg.