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Celebrate the Holidays at Best Local Spots in Suburban Naperville

A decorated Christmas tree with string lights is in focus on the right, while a busy city street with blurred people and colorful lights is in the background at night.

Holiday cheer is abundant in the Chicago suburbs. Suburban Naperville has the Best Local spots and events to deliver all of this season’s Christmas magic. Check out our picks for where to go in Naperville near our corporate apartment locations to do the holidays right.

Trees decorated with colorful holiday lights, including blue, green, and orange, with illuminated animal and carriage figures displayed in a nighttime outdoor setting.

Bask in the glow of Naperville Lights in Central Park (25W570 Chicago Ave.), a free holiday lights exhibition in downtown Naperville. End a day of shopping with a stroll through this festive display, organized by the local nonprofit organization Sunrise Rotary. A 6-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 7-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!

A person dressed as Santa Claus stands indoors by a Christmas tree and fireplace, holding a red sack and waving.

Come see that famously elusive Christmas icon! Visit the Santa House at the Best Local Naperville Riverwalk (Jackson & Webster St.) and snap and a photo with him for $8. Though this appearance is more fun for kids, who doesn’t love Santa? A 7-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 9-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!

Two women with shopping bags stand in front of a store window, smiling and looking at items displayed inside.

The nostalgic goodies at the Best Local Naperville General Store (204 S. Washington St.) will knock a few names off your holiday gift list. Pick up some gourmet foods, housewares, candles and bath products, retro candies, toys and other novelty gifts items as gifts—or just for yourself. A 6-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 7-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!

A chocolate lava cake topped with strawberries and powdered sugar is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate drizzle on a black plate.

The holiday season isn’t complete without sweet treats—in particular, chocolate. Visit Le Chocolat (127-129 S. Washington St.) for a decadent drink or chocolate dessert. Try Belgian white hot chocolate with an indulgent delicacy like molten truffle cake. A 6-minute drive from Iroquois Club, and 7-minute drive from Lincoln at the Parks!