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Elfin' Around the Depot 2026: Berwyn's Merriest Holiday Pub Crawl Returns December 5!

Holiday costumes, hidden elves, festive drinks, trolley rides, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer are taking over Berwyn's Historic Depot District. Santa has his workshop. Berwyn has the Depot District. And on December 5, things are about to get a little elfed up. Elfin Around The Depot The annual Elfin' Around the Depot Holiday Pub Crawl returns Saturday, December 5, 2026, bringing a night of festive fun, neighborhood adventures, holiday costumes, and plenty of reasons to ra

Chicagoland Holiday Lights, Thanksgiving Fun & Local Favorites!

November ISSUE #3 • 2026 The Discover Berwyn Insider Live Here. Explore Everywhere. November has arrived, and Chicagoland is gearing up for one of the most wonderful times of the year! From spectacular holiday light displays and festive markets to Thanksgiving traditions, live entertainment, and great local restaurants, there's plenty to explore. In this edition of the Discover Berwyn Insider, we're kicking things off with our 2026 Chicagoland Holiday Lights Guide, plus upc

Chicagoland Holiday Light Shows 2026: From the Western Burbs To Chicago Guide

The Best Christmas Lights, Drive-Through Displays & Holiday Experiences in Chicago and the Suburbs November 2, 2026 | Discover Berwyn That half-dead strand of C9s hanging off your gutter? It's not a light show. It's a cry for help. Fortunately, Chicagoland is about to light up in a big way. Illumination Morton Arboretum Photo MortonArb.org From millions of twinkling lights at Brookfield Zoo to illuminated forests, dazzling drive-through displays, and Chicago's most beloved ho