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ILLUMINATION TREE LIGHTS AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM WILL FEATURE A WALKING EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR. Photo courtesy of The Morton Arboretum
TO•DO•LIST Illumination Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum 11/20 – 1/2 4:30 p.m. to 8:30p.m. www.mortonarb.org
Guests can explore 50 acres of the Arboretum’s majestic trees during a one-of-a-kind spectacle of color, light and sound. This year’s exhibition returns to a walking experience, featuring five new exhibits, including a special Human+Nature display lit at night, an Arbor Court photo opportunity and festive music throughout the entire Illumination trail.
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Drury Lane Theatre 11/19 – 1/9 www.drurylanetheatre.com
Based on the classic film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn follows retired song-and-dance man Jim’s efforts to bring entertainment to his small Connecticut town.
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With the help of talented schoolteacher Linda, he turns his farmhouse into an inn and puts on spectacular shows celebrating all holidays. This joyous, familyfriendly musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin’s hit songs, including the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.”
Grove Express 5K
Downtown Downers Grove 11/25 8:30 a.m. www.groveexpress.com The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58, Downers Grove Rotary Club, and the Roadrunners Soccer Club invite all to participate in the 2021 Grove Express 5K Run/Walk. Continuing the Thanksgiving Day tradition of the Bonfield Express, this year’s Grove Express 5K will be held on Thanksgiving Day, 14
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November 25, 2021. The direct donations and proceeds from the Grove Express 5K will uphold the mission to invest in education, youth programs and scholarships.
Visits with Santa
Downtown Downers Grove Saturdays and Sundays in December 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.downtowndg.org
Bring your camera and stop on by to see if you have been naughty or nice. Visits are complimentary thanks to the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation.
2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships Cantigny Park 12/7 – 12/12 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.cantigny.org
Cantigny welcomes USA Cycling and roughly 1,800 amateur
