Galena Holidaze Festival
Sat, Dec 05 , 2026 • 11:00am - 6:00pm
101 Green Street, Galena, IL 61036
The Galena Holidaze Festival is bringing the magic of Christmastime to Galena, Illinois.
This come-and-go, family-friendly event will feature traveling local artisans with holiday items and local food vendors, Christmas music including live Christmas caroling, kids’ activities, a Galena business raffle, petting zoo, ice skating rink and skate rental, and more! All activities are free thanks to all sponsors. The event will work together with the mission of the Galena ARC, which is partially to “develop community cooperation in programs and activities which further arts/crafts, sports, and recreation for all ages.”
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