The Meritage Resort and Spa will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 25th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., complete with holiday carolers and a live performance from Chicago Transit Authority, a seasonally inspired Artisan Market, and a very special visit from Santa Claus. Hosted on the Lawn at Vista Collina, guests can take advantage of the resort’s on-site tasting rooms to enjoy locally crafted beer and wine. In true holiday spirit, guests are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy as a donation to Toys for Tots.

The 2022 Meritage Resort and Spa Tree Lighting Ceremony in partnership with Kaiser Permanente will feature special guests and featured entertainment the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), whose “Take Me Back to Chicago” tour features a dynamic horn section and the iconic hits of Chicago, including all-out rockers “25 or 6 to 4”, pop hits “Saturday In The Park”, and chart-topping ballads “Hard Habit To Break” and “You’re The Inspiration”. CTA will be joined by Jason Scheff, long-time lead vocalist for the last 20 years for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago.