This Christmas Movie Was Secretly Filmed in Small Town Illinois

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the time to get cozy watching cheesy Hallmark movies by the fire.

Remember This Movie?

If you’ve ever dreamed of walking through a snow-covered town straight out of a Hallmark movie, you might not have to go far, because one of those picture-perfect holiday films was filmed right here in Illinois, in a small town with only 8,000 people.

A Hallmark Christmas Movie Was Filmed In Illinois?

Yep, you read that right. While most Christmas movies are shot in faraway, snow-dusted Canadian towns or fancy Hollywood backlots, this one kept it cozy and close to home. The movie follows Felicity, a young woman whose bakery dreams crumble faster than an overbaked sugar cookie. Heartbroken and out of options, she retreats home to a small Midwestern town just in time for the holidays, where she finds love, family, and a renewed Christmas spirit.

A Midwest Love Story Wrapped in Tinsel and Second Chances

The story has everything we love about the holidays — a little heartbreak, a handsome stranger who loves Christmas way too much, and the kind of small-town magic that makes you want to grab a cup of cocoa and never leave. The movie even features snowy downtown streets, twinkling lights, and a cozy bakery that will have you craving Christmas cookies.
But here’s the kicker — those festive scenes that look straight out of a storybook? They weren’t filmed in some made-up town or Hollywood set.

So… Where Was This Christmas Magic Made?

Right here in Illinois. Christmas with Felicity (2021) was shot throughout the Chicago suburbs, with real homes, storefronts, and snowy sidewalks providing the perfect holiday backdrop. Filming took place in charming towns like Long Grove, Barrington, and Buffalo Grove, all transformed into a winter wonderland.

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Locals even spotted film crews in action, watching their favorite spots turn into movie magic. And honestly, if you’ve ever strolled through these towns in December, it’s no surprise why — they already look like a Christmas card.

Want to watch Christmas With Felicity? You can watch on Tubi and Amamzon Prime Video.