Come join us for the very best Christmas trees, highest quality greenery, delicious Mexican food, and the most unique crafts available St. Nicholas approved!  To start things off on Friday night, join "Bishop Nicholas" to hear stories about his many miracles and good works before he leads us outside to light the St. Nick's Fest Christmas tree. Come back Saturday and Sunday for the craft fair, tree and greenery sale, raffle, and some fantastic homemade food! Thank you for your support of and participation in the St. John XXIII community!

Schedule Of Events

December 6, 2024

Visit from "Bishop Nicholas" & Tree Lighting

Join us Friday evening inside St. Nicholas Church. Bishop St. Nicholas will tell stories, sing, and pray with us as we celebrate one of our patron Saints, then lead us outside to light the parish Christmas tree on Ridge Ave. This event is beloved by all parishioners, big and small!

December 7-8 , 2024

Tree & Greenery Sale

Our wide selection of premium trees and greenery are among the ?nest grown in North America. Each tree comes with a guarantee of complete customer satisfaction.

Craft Fair

?The St. Nick's Fest Craft Fair features over 60 crafters displaying original gift items for holiday shoppers: jewelry and pottery, note cards, tree ornaments, photography, knitwear, ?wood-turned bowls and pens, and much more. Make sure to visit all the crafting booths in both Oldershaw Hall and the school cafeteria!

Concessions

Delicious homemade Mexican food and other good eats sold in both the Oldershaw Hall and the school cafeteria kitchens. ?Everything is soul-satisfying and prepared with love.

Bakery Booth

Come by our famous bakery booth in the school cafeteria where you'll find the finest holiday treats, all prepared by the parishioners of St. John XXIII! We'll have cookies, cakes, breads, candies, and more. Serve them at your holiday parties, bring a gift to a friend, or unwrap them and eat at the Fest.

Date : December 6-8, 2024

Time :

December 6, 2024 at 6:30pm

December 7, 2024 from 8:00am to 4:00pm

December 8, 2024 from 9:30am to 3:00pm

Location : Saint Mary's Catholic Church (St. John XXIII Parish) 1012 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201

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