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October 14, 2026 · Reported by Entertainment Now

Hallmark stars gather near Chicago for Countdown to Christmas kickoff event

Many actors from the Hallmark network met just outside of Chicago this past weekend to celebrate the upcoming launch of the 2026 Countdown to Christmas season.

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A large group of Hallmark performers assembled near Chicago to mark the beginning of the annual holiday programming. This gathering served as a celebration for the upcoming Countdown to Christmas kickoff.

According to Entertainment Now, the event took place this past weekend to prepare for the 2026 holiday season.

Written by JustChristmas from the reports below. Updated October 19.