General 2 — Enjoy Antioch

Buckle up because adventure is waiting for you.

Explore the William E. Brook Wetland Sanctuary, play along the sandy beaches of The Chain, and discover the historic Hiram Butrick Sawmill.

Winter Activities

Pine Dunes Forest Preserve

42909 Hunt Club Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
Enjoy scenic overlooks, cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback riding in some of the finest rolling topography found in Lake County, Illinois.

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Kringle’s Christmas Village

510 Orchard Street Antioch, IL, 60002
Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch, with handcrafted, lifelike figures representing scenes from the Dickens Era from November 24th – January 1st.

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Santa at the Sawmill (FREE)

800 Cunningham Dr, Antioch, IL 60002
Visitors and Village residents alike can come greet Santa and elves at the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-7pm from Dec. 6 through Dec. 21. Don’t forget to bring your camera and wish list!

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Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort

11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192
Wilmot Mountain's welcoming 'come as you are' approach to skiing and snowboarding has created memories for countless guests spanning more than 80 years.

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PM&L Theatre: A Christmas Carol

877 Main Street, Antioch
See the PM&L Theatre Company perform the timeless holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Dec. 6-22. This adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man who transforms his miserly ways after four ghostly visits one Christmas Eve.

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Raven Glen Forest Preserve

41080 North U.S. Highway 45, Antioch, IL 60002
Enjoy cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback at the preserve. It is known for Timber Lake, which is a glacial lake, and Hastings Creek, scattered wetlands and rolling terrain with oak and hickory groves.

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Winter Wine Walk

Downtown Antioch, IL 60002
Join us on Saturday, January 21st for the Winter Wine Walk in Downtown Antioch. With a $45 ticket, you will receive a wine bag and glass, as well as a bonus bottle.

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Ethel’s Woods Forest Preserve

19330 Miller Road, Antioch, IL 60002
Experience the beauty of this picturesque landscape as you hike, bike, horseback ride, and cross-country ski along the preserve's 1.6 miles of trails.

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Downtown Antioch Ghost Signs

Downtown Antioch, IL 60002
Check out the five ghost signs inspired by the Antioch’s past. These murals were hand-painted to look like they have stood the test of time.

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Holiday Pop-Up Markets

‘Tis the season to find unique artwork and gifts at the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation’s Holiday Market! Discover new treasures each weekend as different artists host pop-up tables of locally handcrafted art, glassware, jewelry, pottery, and more.
Dates:
Friday, Nov. 22 - Noon-4pm
Saturday, Nov. 23 - 10am-6pm
Sunday, Nov. 24 - 10am-4pm
Friday, Nov. 29 - Noon-6pm
Saturday, Nov. 30 - 10am-6pm
Sunday, Dec. 1 - 10am-4pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 - 10am-6pm
Sunday, Dec. 8 - 10am-4pm

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