# [Hoffman Estates Friendship Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://wknd.app/r/9yp4qp/hoffman-estates-friendship-tree-lighting-ceremony)

- When: 2026-11-21 17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (42.0639324, -88.1248339)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, tree-lighting, outdoor
- About: The Village lights its Friendship Tree outside Village Hall: Mayor McLeod and Cub Scout Troop 297 light the tree and start a fireworks display, then everyone heads inside for visits with Santa, entertainment by the Choral-Aires and light refreshments. The Village calls it a free, family-friendly event.
- Source: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hoffman-Estates-eNews.html?soid=1100856982199&aid=bH3IRiSPjfc
- Feed: [Chicago family events](https://wknd.app/f/qqhj5y/chicago-family-events)

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