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Holiday Decorations Contest
NOVEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 13
Show off your holiday spirit in Montgomery’s
annual Holiday Decorations Contest, hosted by the
Montgomery Beautification Committee! Residents
and businesses are invited to nominate their own
property or a neighbor’s for outstanding holiday
displays. Committee members will tour the entries
and place award signs at the most dazzling locations.
It’s a fun and festive way to spread cheer and
celebrate the season throughout the community! Visit
montgomeryil.org for more information.
Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Montgomery Village Hall
Kick off the holiday season with festive music from
a live DJ at 5:00 PM, followed by Santa's arrival, the
official Tree Lighting ceremony at 5:05 PM, and a live
performance by professional carolers.
EXPLORE THE EVENING'S MAIN ACTIVITIES
ACROSS TOWN:
• Village Hall: Meet Santa, enjoy story time, write
and drop off letters to Santa in the lending library,
and drop off an ornament for the Community Tree.
Listen to musical performances by local school
groups, sip free hot cocoa, shop holiday poinsettias,
and browse the Festival of Trees.
• Settler's Cottage & Gray's Mill Estate: Tour the
historic museum and browse the holiday gift shop,
then stop by Gray's Mill for free cookies, festive
decor, and a craft station by the local Rotary Club.
• VFW Post #7452: Stop by to visit with the Grinch.
Festival of Trees
DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 28
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Montgomery Village Hall
Explore a dazzling winter wonderland featuring
custom trees decorated by local families, businesses,
and community organizations. View the display
indoors throughout Village Hall and outdoors
along the scenic walking path and River Street. The
beautiful holiday tree display remains open for public
viewing throughout the month of December.
Holiday Horror Movie Night
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oswego Public Library - Meeting Room
(Montgomery Campus)
AGE GROUP: 11-18
Join fellow horror movie fans for a cozy yet chilling
evening featuring a scary holiday movie paired with
wintery snacks. The program is free, but registration is
required.
Holiday Cookie Decorating
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Oswego Public Library - Teen Room
(Montgomery Campus)
AGE GROUP: 11-18
Level up your holiday baking game and bring your
creative skills to the ultimate cookie decorating
session! Come design, frost, and customize your own
tasty sweet creations, perfect for hanging out with
friends and showing off your edible masterpieces.
The program is free, but registration is required.
Cocoa & Cookie Pairings
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM OR 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Oswego Public Library - Youth Room
(Montgomery Campus)
AGE GROUP: 8-11
Treat your tastebuds to the ultimate comfort combo
with an indulgent cocoa and cookie tasting session!
Sample and enjoy a variety of delicious mini sweet
pairings designed to warm up the season.
Registration is required for this free event. Please let a
librarian know of any food allergies when registering.
Noon Year's Eve
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oswego Public Library - Meeting Room
(Montgomery Campus)
AGE GROUP: 0-11
Ring in the new year without staying up past midnight!
Stop by the library for an exciting midday party packed
with fun games, engaging activities, creative crafts,
festive music, and plenty of celebration to welcome
the Noon Year.
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