Evergreen Park Welcomes The Holidays With 'A Dickens Christmas'

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Take a step back into the 19th century when “A Dickens Christmas” returns after a year’s hiatus to Evergreen Park from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The festive holiday celebration will be held in Klein (Circle) Park, at 97th Street and Homan Avenue.

Nothing personifies Christmas more than Charles Dickens to get people in the holiday mood and build up little ones’ excitement for the big day. A Dickens Christmas features strolling madrigals, family crafts, hot cocoa, face painting, trolley and train rides, live music, a craft show and MORE. The Jolly Old Elf — Santa — is also expected to drop by and listen to children’s wishes.

Stick around for Mayor Jim Sexon'ts Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. The event is free and visitors can get warm in the community center where some activities will be held.

See the fun activities the Evergreen Park Recreation Department has lined up for A Dickens Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 7.

• 2-5 p.m. - Santa visits gazebo.
• 2-2:30 p.m. - EPCHS Madrigals perform next to gazebo.
• 2-5 p.m. - Face painting in smaller white tent.
• 2 p.m. until gone - Cookie decorating and cocoa in white tent.
• 2 p.m. until gone - Family craft
• 2-5 p.m. - Barraco's pizza, various crafters, youth department selling hotdogs benefiting the Village Food Pantry in the auditorium.
• 2-6 p.m. - Holly Trolley rides around the park.
• 2-6 p.m. - Winter obstacle course
• 2:30-3:15 p.m. - Queen of Martyrs Choir
• 3:30-3:45 p.m. - Most Holy Redeemer bell choir
• 3-6 p.m. - Polar Express train rides for the kiddos.
• 5-5:30 p.m. - Those Funny Little People perform outside.
• 6-6:30 p.m. - Most Holy Redeemer Choir performs
• 6 p.m. - Mayor Jim Sexton's lights the Christmas Tree

Sponsors of “A Dickens Christmas” include First National Bank of Evergreen Park, Golden Griddle, Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, United Home Owners, Meijer, Little Company of Mary Hospital, Porter Cullens and Wolf’s Bakery.