Calendar of Events

Through our brilliant events and festivals, you’ll experience the vibrance of the Champaign-Urbana area! Discover something new every day!

Note: Fundraisers, sales, meetings related to membership-based groups, political events, and events outside of our coverage area are not included on the calendar. 

Mahomet Village Christmas

Downtown Mahomet

Category

Family - Friendly

Hours

December 4, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

December 5, 2026

8:00am - 11:59pm

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It's time to celebrate the holiday season in Mahomet! Village Christmas is back with festive activities, family traditions, holiday shopping, and plenty of Christmas cheer throughout the community! Join the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce in downtown Monticello for a festive evening filled with holiday fun!
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Christmas Parade | 5:45 PM
Watch the parade make its way down Main Street, with Santa arriving as part of the festivities!

Visit with Santa: Following the parade, Santa will be at the pavilion by the Firehouse, ready to hear those Christmas wishes!

Kids' Shop | 5–8 PM
Located at the Firehouse! Kids' Shop has been such a huge success that we're expanding to TWO days this year!

Free
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides: Enjoy a festive ride through downtown! Rides will begin in front of the Sangamon Building.
 
Downtown Shopping & Activities: Be sure to visit our local businesses! Many will be offering their own holiday specials, activities, and festive fun. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, and food trucks. 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
Kids' Shop | 10 AM–2 PM: The holiday shopping continues at the Firehouse!

Annual Ornament Decorating | 10 AM–Noon: Join the Mahomet Public Library for its annual ornament decorating event!

Donuts with Santa: Enjoy a special holiday experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus, complete with donuts, coffee, drinks for the kids, activities, and more! Mahomet-Seymour High School | Four available time slots (8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:45AM | Space is limited! Registration is required | $7 children, $10 adults

Pizza with Santa (December 7, 8, 14 & 15): Dinner with Santa is back with four evenings this year at Filippo's
6:00 PM each evening. Enjoy a special evening of dinner and holiday fun with Santa! Reservations required.

Christmas Forest - All season long! Take a stroll in the green space on Main Street and enjoy the Christmas Forest! Beautifully decorated by local businesses will bring holiday cheer to downtown Mahomet throughout the season.
 
Shop local and celebrate Mahomet! Village Christmas is a wonderful time to support our local businesses and enjoy everything our community has to offer. Be sure to check out what downtown businesses have planned throughout the festivities!
 

Category

Family - Friendly

Hours

December 4, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm

December 5, 2026

8:00am - 11:59pm

View Website

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