Special Events
Pumpkin Composting - October 30-November 17, 2026
Don't trash your pumpkins - compost them! Bring your pumpkins to the Northfield Community Center parking lot. Painted pumpkins are accepted, but be sure to remove any non-organic items, such as candles, stickers and other decorations.
Sponsored by Go Green Northfield, the Village of Northfield and the Northfield Park District
Santa Letters - November 9 - December 13, 2026
This holiday season your child can write to Santa an receive a personalized reply from him! Whether it's sharing wishes, asking questions, or telling Santa about their year, kids can feel the magic with a special letter written just for them.
Drop off letters in Santa's mailbox in the Northfield Community Center. Be sure to clearly write your return address so that Santa can write back!
Holiday Light Recycling - November 16, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Don't throw away broken or unwanted holiday lights. Bring lights, including mini, C7, C9, rope, LED lights and extension cords, to the bins outside the Northfield Community Center and Northfield Village Hall for recycling through January 30th.
Sponsored by Go Green Northfield, the Village of Northfield and the Northfield Park District
Holiday Fest - Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at Clarkson Park
Join us for at Clarkson Park from 5:30-7pm. Celebrate the holiday season with us with a park lighting, Santa, holiday music performed by the Middlefork School 3rd Graders, Avoca West Elementary Choir, crafts with the Northfield Community Nursery School and the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library, make your own s'mores, food and refreshments.
Many thanks to the Holiday Fest Sponsors:
Village of Northfield | Northview Bank & Trust | Stormy's Tavern & Grille