Welcome to Wonderland with Winter in West Lakeview!

From the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to Live Ice Sculpting and more, West Lakeview Special Service Area (SSA) 27 is here this holiday season with enough FREE events and programs spanning from November to January to knock your stockings off!

Winter in West Lakeview Events & Programs

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Sun. Nov 23 – 6:00 - 7:30 PM
St. Alphonsus (1429 W Wellington)
Kick off the Winter with the lighting of the community Tree, featuring carols, free food & bev, a Toy and Kitchenware Drive, and more!

Sun. Nov 23 – 6:00 - 7:30 PM
St. Alphonsus (1429 W Wellington)
Enjoy free family photos with Santa Claus and Disney’s Frozen Characters at the Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Kicks off Late November, Exact Launch Date and Event Duration to Announced Soon
Support participating West Lakeview Business locations within the event timeframe to be entered to win a gift basket featuring gift cards, vouchers, and merchandise from participating businesses.

Sat. Dec 6, 13, & 20 – 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Southport & Paulina CTA Stations
Come out and experience holiday fun with Carolers at Southport & Paulina Station, every Saturday in December leading up to the holidays.

Sun. Dec 14 – 6:00 PM
3300 N Marshfield
In collaboration with the Lakeview Chabad, Bring the whole family to gather around the Community Menorah for holiday festivities, treats, and gift bags,

Sat. Jan 31: 2:00 - 4:00 PM & Sun. Feb 1: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Locations TBA
Watch master ice carvers make winter magic come to life as they sculpt a block of ice into a beautiful creation of the audience’s choosing!