Holiday Happenings - South Zone

A product of NICHE Publications, a division of Daily Herald I FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Holiday Happenings Your guide to holiday events, concerts, parades & craft shows

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information, call (630) 961-0628.

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Cary Park District’s Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. Shop for gift ideas, home decor and much more from a variety of crafters and vendors. Admission is free. For details, call the Cary Park District at (847) 639-6100 or visit carypark.com.

Batavia MainStreet’s Holiday Market: noon-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia MainStreet’s third annual popup market to showcase local retail and shopping in Batavia.

The market is holiday-themed and full of vintage, and one-of-a-kind items from downtown retailers and selected artisans. Visit www.downtownbatavia.com.

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Christmas Bazaar & Greek Food Fest: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road in Elgin. Hosted by St. Sophia Philoptochos, also featuring Craft Vendor Fair. Visit www. st-sophia.com.

Glen Ellyn Historical Society Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Holiday wares and food for sale.

Authors fair with local writers. For more information, call (630) 469-1867

Weed Ladies Winter Floral Design Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 13, Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

Silk and dry floral arrangements with a holiday theme. Free admission. For details, contact www.napersettlement.org or (630) 305-5289.

The Grove Arts & Craft Faire: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13, on the historic grounds of The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. contemporary crafts, distinctive accessories, seasonal decorations, personalized items, creative gifts and jewelry from over 75 juried artisans.

Lunch in the Sugar Plum Café and home-baked goodies and gourmet food items. Admission is $5 per person; $1 for children 12 and younger. glenviewparks.org.

Nov. 12

Bethany Lutheran Church and School Crafters’ Paradise: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Handcrafted items, bake sale, food for purchase. For more

Craft and Vendor Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Peter United Church of Christ, 47 Church St., Lake Zurich.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. booths will be set up in the church education wing and fellowship hall DuPage County Historical Museum Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. Handmade ornaments and

Geneva Women’s Club Holiday Arts And Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave. 42nd annual show also will have bake sales and raffles. Admission is $5; children 11 and younger are free. All proceeds benefit area philanthropic programs. Visit www. genevawomensclub.org.

Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Market Place: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Handcrafted holiday items, baked goods, quilt raffle, silent auction. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Women Missions. For information, (630) 355-1748 or www. peopleofgrace.org.

Algonquin Middle School PTO craft/ vendor fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the school, 520 Longwood Drive in Algonquin. It will feature local crafters and vendors showcasing their items for sale. Visit amspto1. digitalpto.com.

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Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Market Place: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Handcrafted holiday items, baked goods, quilt raffle, silent auction. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Women Missions. For information, (630) 355-1748 or www. peopleofgrace.org.

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s “Abundant Blessings”: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, at the church, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. The holiday market, sponsored by the St. Mark’s Women’s Guild, features crafters, vendors, silent auction, cookie walk and more. For details, call (630) 584-8638 or visit www.stmarkschurch.church.

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St. Peter Lutheran Church Fall Festival Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 43W301 Plank Road, Hampshire. The festival will feature crafts and vendors, as well as a bake sale and produce. There will be raffle prizes and a gift basket silent auction. Also from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. enjoy the Turkey Casserole Dinner.

Carry outs are available. The cost for the meal is $9 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-10. Proceeds support missions of the LCMS. For details, call Darlene at (847) 683-4526 or the church at (847) 464-5721.

Nov. 12-13 A.A. Stagg High School Music Booster Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 12 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 8015 W 111th St., Palos Hills.

Admission is $2. Raffle, concessions,

crafters and vendors galore. Something for everyone. For details, staggbands.org.

Christmas in the Country: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, at Sandwich High School, 515 Lions Road; Lynn Haskin Grade School, 720 S. Wells St.; and Sandwich Middle School, 600 S. Wells St. The 35th annual arts, crafts and bake sale with a $3 admission benefiting the Sandwich School Music Association. For details, call Jo Ann Skow at (630) 301-1789 or email snowbird984@aol.com.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine in Building M. Showcasing 200 indoor booths of quality, handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Includes oil paintings, water colors, sports and scenic photography, stained glass, gourds, metal art, ceramics, wearable art, indoor & outdoor furniture, painted windows, yard art, chocolates and various home decor items.

Admission: $5; children ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. For details, (847) 301-8543 or go to www.

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Nov. 16-17

Heritage Prairie Farm Artisan Craft & Food Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in a 120-foot heated event tent and newly renovated rustic barn, 2N308 Brundige Road in Elburn. Eighth annual fair featuring locally made goods, gift ideas, bakery items and more. Vendors from previous years have included Uptown Soda Bread Co., Watershed Shops, and Keya’s Mini Donuts. Visit www.heritageprairiefarm.com.

Palatine Township Senior Center Holiday Cookie Walk: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov. 17, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. This Cookie Walk fundraiser is a great way to have homemade goodies (cookies, brownies, pies, breads, cakes) for the holidays. Cookies are sold for $8 a pound and there will be a variety of other goodies priced separately between $3-$5 each. Holiday gift items, raffles, lunch served at 11:30 a.m. for a donation of $3.50. To register for lunch, call Carolyn at (847) 776-7261. For details, visit www.ptscc. org.

Nov. 13 Temple Chai Hanukkah Bazaar: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 1670 W. Checker Road, Long Grove. Start your Holiday shopping early at the Temple Chai Holiday Bazaar. For details, www.templechai.org.

Nov. 15-Dec. 17 Weed Ladies Holiday Floral Sales: 1-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 25 to Dec. 17, Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. (630) 420-6010 or www.napersettlement.org.

Nov. 16-19 Women’s Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Holiday Boutique: Sunday, Nov. 16-Wednesday, Nov. 19, Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Patrons can shop from a curated selection of items from over 40 hand-selected retailers in one convenient location, with all proceeds supporting the Board’s fundraising goals, including a $4 million pledge to the construction of the new Northwestern Medicine

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Join us Friday, December 2nd at 6pm when Santa lights the great tree and sparks a Christmas to remember. There’ll be chestnuts roasting, carolers strolling, a live nativity and candy cane pulls. On Friday and Saturday, December 3rd, you can tour five spectacular houses decked with holly and innovative Christmas decorations. For House Tour tickets and a complete schedule give us a jingle or visit genevachamber.com.

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Lake Forest Hospital. To kick off the Holiday Boutique, the Women’s Board will host a festive “Mistletoe & Martini’s” party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 16. The event will feature cocktails, shopping and a drawing for assorted top-tier items. Tickets to the party are $50 in advance or $60 at the door, and includes unlimited admission to all Holiday Boutique shopping events.

ExtraCare Holiday Craft Fair: 8 a.m.

-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 Old Gages Lake Road, Wildwood. Over 50 craft tables & more. Boy Scout Troop 672 Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon with Santa and Mrs. Claus guest appearances! Table proceeds benefits ExtraCare Adult day care program. www.extracare.us or (847) 543-0922.

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Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois Holiday sale: Nov. 17 to Jan. 7, the Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St. in Woodstock. Fifteen guild members are represented in the sale this year.

On Nov. 17-20, sale hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Nov. 25 to Jan. 7, hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays. A Ladies’ Night will be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. For details, visit clayworkersguild. com.

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Nov. 18-19 Merry Makers Craft Show: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 816 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Merry Makers 22nd Holiday Craft Show features one-of-a-kind crafts, wooden bowls, cutting boards, trivets, etc. There will be hand crafted angels, snowmen, Santas, holiday decor items, beautifully sewn table runners, knitted scarves and more.

There will also be bakery goods and candies. Admission free. Contact Karen at (847) 888-2230.

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Holiday Book Sale: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Need a special book for holiday giving? You will find it at the Friends of the Elk Grove Library Holiday Sale. Discover gift-quality books on all topics, DVDs, and other items all at great prices.

Proceeds benefit the library programming throughout the year. Visit www. egvpl.org or call (847) 439-0447.

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS Victory Centre of Bartlett Holiday Bazaar: Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Bazaar Applications from vendors are now being accepted for the Victory Centre of Bartlett’s 10th annual Holiday Bazaar. For details, call (630) 213-0100.

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Hanover Township Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Vendors selling handmade crafts including jewelry, candles, knit scarfs, holiday gifts and more. Stop by for a treat at the bake sale. The Stars-n-Stripes CafĂŠ will be serving up the traditional hot dog or turkey chili on Friday for $4 to anyone 60 and older. For details, call (630) 483-5600.

Providence Christmas Market: 4-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19, at Northwest Bible Baptist Church, 9N889 Nesler Road, Elgin. Visit providencebaptistcollege. com/christmasmarket.

Nov. 18-20 Bling, The Jewelry and Gift Show: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20, Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave. W, Highland Park.

Includes 50 plus juried artists in the categories of jewelry, clothing and accessories. Buy an original gift for a friend or get something for yourself.

Admission and parking are free. amdurproductions.com/bling-thejewelry-gift-show.

Nov. 19 Elgin American Legion Post 57 Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 820 N. Liberty St. Proceeds from second annual event will benefit LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.

Some of your favorite vendors and crafters in one location, just in time for the holidays. Admission is free.

There will be raffles and prizes. facebook.com/ALElginPost57/ Faith Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The bazaar includes both crafters and vendors, Cookie Walk, bake sale and raffles. Lunch available.

Free admission.

Girls Day Out Christmas Bazaar: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Aurora Turners Club, 1335 Mitchell Road, Aurora. Featuring crafters, vendors, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a $5 appetizer buffet. Free admission. www.auroraturners.com.

p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 190 booths of arts and crafts in a variety of media.

Admission $5. For details, www. stepbysteppromotions.com or (847) 301-8543.

Salt Creek Sports Center Craft Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 647 South Consumers Ave., Palatine.

Homemade items. For details, (847) 259-6890.

Washington Street Holiday Market: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville.

Handmade and repurposed furniture, jewelry, home accessories and personal products. $5 entry fee. downtownnaperville.com.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Christmas in the Country Craft Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1023 S. McHenry Ave., Crystal Lake. 37th annual show. Visit elizabethannseton.org.

Holiday Vendor/Craft/Art Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Featuring 60 booths of quality merchandise to help you start or complete your Christmas Shopping ... bake sale, cafe, door prizes plus more and free entry.

Festival of Arts and Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m.-4

Nov. 20 Fall Harvest Market: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin, 39W830 Highland Ave. Indoor farmers market and artisan fair. (847) 888-0668 or visit www.uuce.org.

Prospect High School: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20, Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. The 2016 Holiday Gift & Craft Boutique boasts more than 130 vendors showcasing their

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS unique gifts, handmade wares, custom jewelry, couture ornaments and home décor. Enjoy the strolling musicians, kids’ crafts, yummy lunch and concessions, raffle and so much more. Admission is $4. The boutique is sponsored by the PHS Teacher Parent Council. For details, email phs-craftshow@gmail.com or search Facebook for Prospect Craft Show 2016.

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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church’s ‘Abundant Blessings’: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. The holiday market is sponsored by the St. Mark’s Women’s Guild. For details, call (630) 584-8638 or visit www.stmarkschurch.church.

Nov. 25-27 Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 300 indoor booths of quality, handcrafted items by exhibitors from 10 states.

Includes holiday decor, oil paintings, water colors, yard art, wearable art, photography, ceramics, furniture, painted windows, carved wood pieces, metal art, gourd art, lamps, mosaic art, birdbaths and houses, purses, unique tiki bar items, and various home decor items.

Admission: $5; children ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. For details, (847) 301-8543 or go to www. stepbysteppromotions.com.

Christmas on the Fox Art and Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27, Prairie Events Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. Christmas floral and candies and a wide variety of jewelry, photography, paper crafts, a wide variety of wearing apparel

and accessories will also be featured.

There will be whimsical folk art with holiday themes, homemade soup and dip mixes, handmade soap, wood signs and knitting. There will be holiday greens for sale from Heinz Brothers Greenhouse. Admission is $3. Visit www.artoftheheartlandinc. com.

Marmion Academy Christmas Craft and Home Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, in the Regole Field House and Alumni Hall at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. $4 for those 12 and older. Marmion Alumni Association will host its 26th annual Christmas Craft and Home Show on Thanksgiving weekend. Last year’s show featured more than 150 crafters and vendors and drew nearly 3,000 customers. Visit marmion.org.

Lutheran Home Auxiliary Christmas Rummage Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, Lutheran Home, 800 W Oakton St., Arlington Heights. New, pre-loved, and vintage decorations, gifts galore, collectibles, attic treasures, housewares, home decor, beautiful gently worn jewelry, and yummy homemade baked goods.

Find an item from your childhood memories. All proceeds benefit residents without resources. Call Sheila at (847) 537-7840.

DECEMBER Dec. 1-2 Holiday Market: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2, North Central College’s White Activities Center, 328 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.

Part of Cup of Cheer Housewalk. Free admission to Holiday Market Friday afternoon. www.napervillgardenclub. com.

Dec. 1-4 Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair: 1-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. The show features hundreds of vendors on three floors — be prepared to spend several hours browsing and shopping!

Make sure you stop by the Lambs Farm booth to select your homemade goodies as well. Admission is $8 per person; parking is $7 per vehicle. For details, contact Kathy McMeins at (847) 990-3749.

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Mount Prospect Christkindlmarket: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, Mount Prospect Village Hall — Keystone Plaza, Corner of Route 83 and Busse Ave., Mount Prospect. Bring friends and family to witness the lighting of a tree at 5 p.m. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, cookies and carols. Stay and explore the Christkindlmarket from 4-7 p.m. in the Community Room, which welcomes an array of local vendors with creative gifts just in time for the holidays. Free admission.

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS The Mart’s One of a Kind Show and Sale: Dec. 1-4, The Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th floor, Chicago. The show offers a holiday shopping experience with more than 600 artists from North America presenting handcrafted and specialty items, artwork, festive food offerings from gourmet vendors, fashion shows and live music. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about the inspiration and technique behind their work. For tickets or information, visit www. oneofakindshowchicago.com.

drawing ticket; bring a nonperishable food item and/or a toy to receive an additional drawing ticket. (630) 7660304, Ext. 2 or whitepinesgolf.com.

Dec. 2-10 Christmastime at the Fine Line Show and Sale: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5-8; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9-10, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles.

This is a juried members show and sale, featuring ornaments for your tree, handmade teddy bears, pottery, paintings, watercolors, handmade paper/books, cards, jewelry, clothing, wood, rag rugs and weavings along with knitted and crocheted sweaters, scarves, mittens and hats, and more.

Visit fineline.org or (630) 584-9443.

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Cookie Walk: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. Second St. Walk along tables filled with dozen cookies of all kinds at 34th annual event. Visit www.uusg.org.

Dec. 3 Cantigny Park Mistletoe Market: 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Visitors Center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Winfield. Crafters and artists offer one-of-a-kind items for holiday gift giving. Last three hours of the marketplace coincide with Cantigny’s Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival.

Holiday Bazaar & Ladies Night Out: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville, Mini spa services, boutique shopping, DJ, drawings, demonstrations, and a welcome glass of champagne for those over 21. A $10 entrance fee includes complimentary

Federated Church of Wauconda Christmas Bazaar: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. Featuring Grandma’s Attic filled to the rim with gently used ornaments and decorations and the craft area featuring crafted egg ornaments and artistic card creations in addition to quilted, cross stitched and knitted items, hostess and teacher gifts, and tantalizing baked goods. The Glam A Rama Boutique offers gently used jewelry, accessories and clothing. Cookie Walk and handcrafted raffle items. Free.

First United Methodist Church Bethlehem Marketplace: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Fellowship hall will be transformed into the thriving marketplace of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. For no admission charge, you can experience the excitement of this lively market, featuring many ancient crafts: Baskets, candles, dreidels, leather, spices and others. But this marketplace is unique; guests don’t just buy the crafts, they actually make them themselves. Buy bags

of “Roman” coins ($6 or $9) and exchange these for the fun of creating these many crafts found in firstcentury Bethlehem. Participants may also enjoy foods found in the Bible at “Rachel’s Inn,” a living Nativity and more. For details, (847) 359-1345.

First United Methodist Church Christmas Sweets and Crafts Shop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 318 W. Main St., West Dundee. Held during Dickens in Dundee, eighth annual show featuring homemade baked goods, handmade holiday crafts, holiday ornaments and more. (847) 426-2113.

Holiday in the Grove Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Kaneland John Shields Elementary School, 856 Main St., Sugar Grove. Craft and vendor fair. For details, call Diana Baker at (630) 466-7160; email busybeecrafts1@sbcglobal.net or visit holidayinthegrove.org.

Lake Park High School Lancer Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Lake Park High School West Campus Field House, 500 W. Bryn Mawr, Roselle. $2 adults, and free for senior citizens and children. Proceeds

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CRAFT FAIRS & BAZAARS benefit Lake Park organizations including the Foreign Exchange Group and Prom. (630) 295-5313 or dwold@lphs.org.

Longfellow Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Longfellow Elementary School, 501 S. Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove. An array of vendors selling products and specialty items. Live entertainment and a bake sale. Come out and shop for the holidays. Free.

Westmont Band Parent Association Craft Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Westmont Senior High School, 909 Oakwood drive, Westmont. Free admission. For more information, contact (630) 468-8100.

Frisbie Senior Center Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. This annual bazaar is held along with the Winter Wonderland event where you can enjoy free pictures with Santa, entertainment and more. All our welcome to attend.

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Countryside Church Holiday Fair Trade Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine.

Purchase your holiday gifts while supporting the right of people everywhere to earn a living wage.

These fair trade products from all over the globe include jewelry, handbags, toys, clothing, scarves, holiday decorations, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Open to the public; plenty of parking. Some of the participating vendors include Gifts of the World, Blossoms Inspiration and Tree of Life Imports For details, (847) 359-8440 or ccuu@ccuu.org.

Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, Schaumburg Corporate Center (Atrium), 1501 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors.

Vendors sell books, jewelry, purses and other products. Handcrafted items include textile goods, lamps, wood carvings and many delicate items. Holiday and non-holiday items are available for sale. Admission free.

For details, call (847) 985-2115.

Santa Comes to Hampshire: 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, at Hampshire Middle School, 560 S. State St. The craft show

by Hampshire Area Chamber of Commerce with “Lunch With Santa and Mrs. Claus” from noon to 1 p.m.

Includes free photos with Santa, craft show, kids games and crafts, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, raffles and more. Visit www. hampshirechamber.org.

Dec. 9 Holiday Shopping Blitz: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, Bartlett Community Center Gymnasium, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. For details, (630) 5404800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Dec. 10 Fox Ridge Elementary School Winter Wonderland: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 1905 Tyler Road in St. Charles. The Fox Ridge PTO’s Holiday Market. Visit www.foxridgepto.com.

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St. Patrick’s Residence Christmas Cookie Walk & Boutique: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Purchase cookies prepackaged or make your own selection and pay per pound, Favorite English toffee made by the Carmelite Sisters. Cookie bakers want to share favorite recipes: deliver holidaythemed cookies to the St. Patrick’s Volunteer Office in disposable containers/trays between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. (630) 416-6565, Ext. 1528, or jwhitledge@ stpatricksresidence.org.

Thayer J. Hill Middle School’s Gingerbread Junction Craft Fair: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 1836 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Hosted by the middle school’s PTSA, the fair features 60 artisans displaying vintage designs, doll clothes, headbands and bows, handcrafted jewelry (silver, beads, clay), pottery, watercolor art prints, stained glass, wood art, knits, fabric & quilts, holiday decor, candles, handmade soaps, and more. Don’t forget to stop by the holiday bake sale for some delicious goodies. $3.

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Wesley United Methodist Women’s Cookie Walk: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the church, May Street and Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Use the parking lot entrance. The church is handicap accessible. For details, call the church at (630) 896-1033.

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Fremd High School Viking Booster Club Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Complete your last minute holiday shopping with 250 plus crafters on two floors. They’ll have unique handmade items, seasonal decor, stocking stuffers, sweet treats, gourmet food, pet items, art, jewelry, and more. Concessions are available all day. The Viking Spirit Shop will also be open throughout the Holiday Craft. Free admission and parking!

Presbyterian Church of Palatine Christmas Cookie Walk: Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Christmas Cookie Walk and gently used Christmas items for sale. For details, Jan at (847) 253-7810.

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Pheasant Run Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Features 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted treasures by artists from six states.

Includes indoor and outdoor furniture, painted windows, wearable art, stained glass, watercolors, painted goose eggs, carved fishing lures, stone wall art, drums from propane tanks, squirrel proof feeders, calligraphy, metal art, hand carved Santas, and purses are just a few examples of this quality show. Admission: $5; children ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. For details, (847) 301-8543 or go to www.stepbysteppromotions. com.

Holiday Art and Craft Market: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Shop for artisan holiday gifts. Part of the proceeds benefit the next restoration project at Mayslake Hall. All ages. Free. Registration not required. (630) 206-9566.

Holiday Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, and 10 a.m.-o 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Hosted by McHenry County Fair Association, it is centered around the idea of creating handmade items, featuring over 30 artisan vendors. Fun for the family including meeting Elsa and Santa, creating crafts in Kids Craft Corner, and going on a storytelling hayride, as well as various demonstrations that can teach you many different skills that can be entered in the Home Art’s department during the annual fair.

Compete against others in the county in categories such as gingerbread houses, chocolate chip cookies, holiday decorations, Christmas tree skirt, stockings, wreaths, and more.

Admission is $2 or a nonperishable food item per person; kids age 8 and under are free. Items will be donated to food pantries in McHenry County.

For details, call (815) 338-5315 or visit mchenrycountyfair.com.

Cookie/ Stocking Stuffer Sale and Christmas Resale Shoppe: 9 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St., Antioch. Organ melodies for Christmas will be performed from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (847) 395-1259.

Holiday Cookie Walk & Raffle: 9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11, Church of the Annunciation, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. Includes raffle with a variety of gift baskets available to win.

Dec. 11 Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge Holiday Boutique: Noon Sunday, Dec. 11, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein. Free entry, raffle tickets, 20 plus vendors and crafters.

Holiday Shopping Event w/Santa: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Kristof’s Entertainment Center and World of Fun, 421 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach.

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Adventure to Santa: Daily through Dec. 24, Oakbrook Center, 22nd Street and Route 83, Oak Brook. Hours (subject to change): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Dec. 9 (Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.); 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 10-20 (Sundays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.); 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 21-23 (Sundays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.); and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

Join Kung Fu Panda on an interactive journey to the North Pole to visit Santa. Photo packages: $35-$75. www.oakbrookcenter.com or (630) 573-0700.

Veterans Day Celebration: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. More than 2,000 luminary candles blanket the Cantigny Parade Field in honor of those who served. Inside the Visitors Center, beginning at 5 p.m., is “Reflections Framed,” a celebration benefiting the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton. The First Division Museum remains open until 9 p.m., its last day of operation in 2016. Free. cantigny.org.

Veterans Celebration Concert: 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11, St. Charles North High School auditorium, 255 Red Gate Road, St. Charles. The 10th annual concert pays tribute to all veterans’ service to our country. The concert is free, but you must be a ticket holder to attend. scnmusic. com/veterans.

Veterans Day Ceremony: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Freedom Shrine, behind the St. Charles Police Station, 211 N. Riverside Ave. The ceremony will begin with a reading of the official Veterans Day Proclamation, followed by an invocation, salute to the flag, a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps.

Stop by “From Sea to Shining Sea” pop-up arts exhibit, 7 S. Second Ave., also featuring veterans interview project by St. Charles East students. www.stcharlesil.gov/.

Colin Mocherie & Brad Sherwood — The Two Man Group: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. in Batavia. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45-$77. Visit www. bataviafineartscentre.org. Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” have teamed up to present an evening of improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes.

Full Moon Wagon Ride: 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m.

Fridays, Nov. 11 and 18, St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Winfield Road, Warrenville. Take a tractor-drawn hay-wagon ride and hear stories of the land’s early inhabitants. Then, enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores by the fire. $5 per person. dupageforest.org or (630) 580-7025.

Wheaton Holiday House Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 12. Features four north Wheaton homes. Benefits Wheaton North High School show choir. $30 in advance, $35 at the door. www.Wheatonholidayhousewalk.com.

Santa’s Arrival Parade: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 12, Spring Hill Mall, routes 72 and 31, West Dundee. Parade steps off outside at 10 a.m., followed by cookies and milk, face painting and balloon artist in Center Court. Any local organizations interested in participating in the parade can contact Jessica at (847) 428-1509.

Visit Santa through Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 6 p.m.

Sundays; it will be closed Thanksgiving Day and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Note: Santa feeds his reindeer and unavailable for photos from 1 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 2 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Pet Nights with Santa are from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 22-Dec. 13.

Visit www.springhillmall.com.

Spherus-Cirque Performance: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. Juggling champion Greg Kennedy with two dancers and jugglers for an evening of aerial feats, juggling sculpture, and structures created out of movement. 60-minute show followed by Q&A. $29, $15 for age 18 or under. events.fnal.gov.

The Buckinghams: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring their top 40 hits and a mix of favorites from the pop and rock charts of the

1960-70s. Tickets start at $30. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org.

Heritage Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva.

Learn about the Peck family, observe sheep herding and butter making, and more at this free, fun and educational event. genevaparks.org.

Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 43W301 Plank Road in Hampshire. The Turkey Casserole Dinner will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carryouts are available. Cost for the meal is $9 or $3 for children, age 3-10. The festival will feature crafts and vendors, as well as a bake sale and produce. There will be raffle prizes, gift basket, and a silent auction. Proceeds support missions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. (847) 464-5721.

“Bach’s Christmas Oratorio”: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Elgin Master Chorale’s rings in the holidays with Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, transporting you to an 18th-century holiday celebration. It also will mark the first appearance of the newly reconstituted Elgin Master Chorale Children’s Chorus. $24, $19 for students and seniors. (847) 622-0300 or elginmasterchorale.org.

Christmas Rocks! Tour: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 13th annual tour featuring music from last year’s studio Christmas album, holiday albums, and other hits. Tickets start at $69. www.arcadalive.com.

A Christmas Carol: Wednesday, Nov. 16 to Friday, Dec. 23, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Charles Dickens’ classic performed for children. Breakfast buffet with Santa/theater packages at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, 26 and Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 23; $32, $28 for 12 and under. Dinner buffet with Santa theater package at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14; $40, $30 for 12 and under. drurylanetheatre.com.

Aurora Winter Lights: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Holiday popup shops on the former Waubonsee Community College campus from 5 to 9 p.m. Parade at 6:30 p.m. followed by fireworks best viewed from the Downer Place Bridge. Aurora Holiday Tree, in front of the Grand Army of the Republic Museum, 23 E. Downer Place, lighted by mayor, Miss Merry Christmas and Mr. Jack Frost. Live music and dance performances, plus family photo ops with live reindeer, costumed characters, Aurora’s Grinch, and, of course, Mrs. Claus and Santa, who will listen to children’s Christmas wishes on the steps of the GAR Hall. Free. www.aurora-il. org.

Chocolate, Cheese & Wine Tasting: 4;30-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18, Crown Plaza Glen Ellyn/Lombard, 1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. $30 in advance, $35 at door. www.glenellynchamber.com or (630) 469-0907.

Gilberts tree-lighting ceremony: 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Town Square Park, Center Drive and Rollyn Anderson Lane in Gilberts. Santa arrives in town on a fire truck and visits each subdivision in the village. www.villageofgilberts.com.

Poinsettias & Trees: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Cantigny Greenhouse & McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.

Visit the greenhouse to see 3,000 poinsettias in 15 varieties during the annual Shades of Crimson Display & Sale. Before or after, stop by the McCormick home for the debut of seven “Community Trees,” decorated by local nonprofits, and vote for your favorite. A festive trolley takes you from place to place and the evening includes a craft for kids. Free with $5 parking. cantigny.org.

Poultry Party: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, fire station No. 1, 411 Algonquin Road. Fox River Grove Firefighters Association’s turkey raffle begins at 7:30 p.m. Beer tickets will be sold for $1.

Featuring turkey and ham raffles, door prizes and auctions. Refreshments also will be available.

Proceeds go toward new fire and medical equipment, uniforms, and scholarships. Visit www.foxrivergrovefire.com.

“A Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. A

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“Willy Wonka Jr.”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Children’s Theatre of Elgin’s cast performs this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book with songs from the 1971 film plus new ones. $12, $10 for students, seniors. cteelgin.com.

Christmas Sharing: Friday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Dec. 9, in Glendale Heights. Pick up tree gift tags listing wished-for items from families or individuals in need on the first floors of the Civic Center Complex, the Sports Hub and the Senior Center. Attach the gift tag to your unwrapped gift donations and return it to the Civic Center or the Center for Senior Citizens on or before Dec. 9.

(630) 260-6000 or (630) 260-6050.

Community Trees: Friday, Nov. 18 through Tuesday, Dec. 20, Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.

Christmas trees decorated throughout the museum by seven local nonprofit groups with missions linked to Colonel Robert R. McCormick.

Visitors can go on a guided “tree tour” and then vote for their favorite. Participating nonprofits receive a donation from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, and the organization with the winning tree receive additional funding. Museum visitors may also donate if they choose. Free with $5 parking.

Morton Arboretum’s Illumination: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 to Monday, Jan. 2, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum offers a kaleidoscope of colors and interactive experiences. $18-$22, $12-$14 children; discounts apply to arboretum members. mortonarb.org/illumination or (630) 725-2066.

Addison Turkey Trot: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Centennial Park, 1776 W. Centennial Place, Addison. 5K race. 1-mile race for kids at 8:45 a.m. $25 in advance. Same day registration starts at 6:30 a.m. addisonparks.org.

An Almost Winter Day: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, SEBA Park, 151 S. Water St. in South Elgin. Santa at 3 p.m. for carols and photos with children. Concessions will sold, including the FUNdation selling coffee and hot chocolate for $1 per cup. Enjoy a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express” with Fox Valley Trolley Museum rides; $1 per person and space is limited. Petting zoo, horse-drawn trolley rides, cookie decorating, children’s activity area, s’more making, and a bonfire. At 5 p.m., Santa will light the tree at the Footprints in Time Plaza.

Free admission; some activities have small fee. www.southelgin.com.

“Dream, Dream, Dream-Orbison and the Everly Bros. Re-imagined”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. It imagines a concert experience where the Everlys and Orbison unite as a rockabilly super group to deliver a night of harmonious hits. $35. tickets.elgin.edu. Preshow dinner for $29 per person; reservations required

by Nov. 14, (847) 622-0300.

Handel’s “Messiah”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. The Callipygian Players join Bella Voce for the sixth annual performance of Chicago’s only period-instrument “Messiah.” $45, $25 for children/full-time students, $50 for premium. www.bellavoce.org.

Roselle Youth Holiday Tree Decorating: Nov. 19-26. Up to 20 trees are available for youth groups to decorate around Roselle Village Hall. To sign up, call (630) 671-2801.

Cantigny Bridal Show: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Visitors Center and Gardens at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. A variety of vendors, including photographers, florists, photo booth, clergy, bakeries, DJs, hotels and limos.

Simulated room setups and table décor. Tours of the park’s four garden wedding sites. Cost: $25.

To attend, RSVP to Alexa at (630) 260-8106 or aegan@cantigny.org by Nov. 6.

Bensenville Holiday Magic: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Center and Green streets, downtown Bensenville. Tree lighting ceremony with Santa and special guests at 6 p.m. Photos with Santa listening to children’s Christmas wishes. Holiday train takes guests around the downtown. Live reindeer, free movies, ice skaters and holiday music and free hot dogs, sweets, and hot chocolate. Free. www.bensenville.il.us.

Turkey Trot Tune Up 5K: 7:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and race at 9 a.m. Register at www.active.com. lislechaqmber. com.

Glenn Miller Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. With guest radio host announcer Denny Farrell, they have been bringing the Glenn Miller sound to concert stages around the world for 60 years. $36. tickets.elgin.edu or (847) 622-0300.

Cast-Iron Cooking Thanksgiving: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, Churchill Woods, St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. Celebrate Thanksgiving by helping to prepare a traditional meal over an open campfire as you learn tips for cooking with cast iron. Ages 7 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5-$10 per person. dupageforest.org or (630) 933-7248.

Geneva Giving Trees: Nov. 22-Dec. 23, Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St. The public is invited to view and vote on Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofits at ninth annual fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Each vote is one dollar. Vote in person or online at www.genevahistorymuseum.org. Also on exhibit, 18th-century crèche, a historic nativity scene originally displayed at The Little Traveler.

Turkey Testicle Festival: Doors open at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 23, Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St., Huntley. 34th annual festivals features 7th Heaven from 1 to 4 p.m., Modern Day Romeos from 5 to 8 p.m., Boys Band Revue from 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $10 at the door.

Must be 21 or older. For bus stops, parking and tickets, visit www.parksidepubhuntley.com/ttf/ facebook.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Jan. 8, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Broadway show presented Wednesdays through Sundays; times vary. $44-$59. paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666.

Fox and the Turkey Races: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Peg Bond Center, 151 Island Ave., Batavia. 20th annual 4-mile and 1-mile youth race along the Fox River to benefit Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. Online registration through Nov. 21. $35, $15 for youth mile. foxrivertrailrunners.org.

Naperville 5K Turkey Trot: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville. For runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Sponsored by Naperville Noon Lions Club, benefits those with a vision and hearing impairments and diabetes in the Naperville area. $25-$40. www.napervilleturkeytrot.com or (630) 364-3922.

Roselle Turkey Trot 5K: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. $30 individual, $100 family 4-6 members, $125 nine members.

Post-race refreshments. www.roselle5K.com or (630) 232-7275.

Running With the Lions 5K Run/Walk: 8 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24, Life Time Fitness, 451 Rolls Road, Algonquin. Algonquin Lions Club fundraiser to raise money for Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry and others. $25 or $35 on race day. www.lionsclubofalgonquin.org.

Glen Ellyn Holiday Walk: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, in the downtown. Lifted by a fire department truck, Santa lights the tree at 6 p.m. at Main Street and Crescent Boulevard, then greets children at Fire Station 1, Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Holiday music and entertainment. Merchants open with refreshments and specials. Free. ww.glenellynchamber.com.

Wheaton Holiday Parade & Tree lighting: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Martin Memorial Plaza, Front and Main streets, Wheaton. Tree lighting at

5:30 p.m. Parade at 6 p.m. on Wheaton Avenue and Front Street. Free. downtownwheaton.com or (630) 682-0633.

Holiday Chili Supper: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, Grace Lutheran Church, 493 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn. Chili, all-beef hot dogs, cornbread, garden salad, taco salad, chips, brownies, apple crumb cake, hot beverages, water, soda and milk. $4-$7 or buy a la carte. Carryout available.

Proceeds go to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. www. graceglenellyn.org.

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming/Electric Christmas Parade: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26, Main Street, St. Charles. Lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at First Street Plaza.

Electric Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, on Main Street, from Sixth Street to Fourth Avenue. Free holiday movie at 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 26. Horse-drawn sleigh rides and visits with Santa starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. www. downtownstcharles.org.

A Christmas Carol: Friday to Sunday, Nov. 25-27, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Show times: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

College of DuPage Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ classic, adapted by William J. Norris.

Cast of more than 60 local actors and children. $15, $12 for youth. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac. org.

Santa Comes to Algonquin Commons: 1-4 p.m. every weekend, Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18.

Santa will be on the Santa Express trolley. Hop aboard and visit with the jolly elf while you travel around the mall. Bring your camera. Elves will give out random gift cards, 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 3; 2 to 3 p.m. Dec. 7; and 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Visit shopatalgonquincommons.com.

Christkindlmarket Naperville: Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 19-23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24.

Food, beverages and gifts. Free admission. www. napersettlement.org or www.christkindelmarket. org.

Naper Lights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 to Saturday, Dec. 24 (5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18), Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Stroll Naper Settlement grounds for a magical holiday celebration. Free. (630) 420-6010 or www. napersettlement.org.

Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 30, Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Twinkling light displays, Christmas tree sales, hot chocolate and holiday gifts. Hours 9 a.m. to noon Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Free. www.cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

“The Ultimate Christmas Carol”: Nov. 25-Dec. 30, Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. This screwball musical sendup of the holiday favorite combines the heartwarming original, some modern time bends, and original holiday songs. Add audience participation, singalong ghostly visits, and more for all-ages show. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 22 and 29. No shows Dec. 24-25. $28, $25 for 62 and older, $23 for students. www.steelbeamtheatre.com.

Mooseheart Holiday Lights: 5 to 9 p.m. daily, Nov. 25-Dec. 31, along the Mooseheart campus, off Route 31, just south of Batavia. Seventh annual event is one of the largest shows in the Chicago area, including about 80 displays on a 1.8-mile route through the campus. Admission, cash only: $10 for cars, $25 for bus. Santa Visits from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9-11, 16-18 at the field house. Hot cocoa, cookies, crafts and more are free will you wait. All proceeds benefit Mooseheart Child City and School. A Holiday Lights Walk/Run is Saturday, Nov. 19, through the course of the light display. www.mooseheart. org or (630) 906-3601.

Elburn Christmas Stroll: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, through businesses in downtown Elburn. Join 22nd annual event while celebrating Small Business Saturday and enjoying holiday themed giveaways, activities and entertainment. facebook.com/elburnchristmasstroll.

Pancake Breakfast & Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 1S415 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace. Breakfast, served to 1 p.m.,

to benefit Ryan Ward. Visit with Santa. $8, $4 children. Craft/vendor show to benefit children with cancer. www.lombardcommonwealth.org.

Celebrate the Season: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St., Roselle.

Musical entertainment. Santa appears with the Rose Queen. Free. www.roselle.lib.il.us.

State Street Dance “The Nutcracker”: 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. $29-$42; $24-$36 for children, age 10 or younger. VIP seats, including photos with the characters after the show, $45-$47. Showcases students from State Street, as well as other local dance studios and professional dancers, featuring lavish sets, festive costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s score. (630) 937-8930 or www.foxvalleynutcracker.com.

Santa’s Craft Corner: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10, Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. $5 per family, $3 printed photo with Santa. www.cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

Santa @ the Settlement: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 17, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. $13-$15, free under age 1. www. napersettlment.org.

“A Christmas Survival Guide”: Nov. 26-Dec. 4 at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Holiday musical presented by William Street Repertory. Armed with a copy of A Christmas Survival Guide and an optimistic attitude, the characters charge into an urban holiday landscape searching for the true essence of Christmas. Evening performances at 8 p.m.

Saturdays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3; and Friday, Dec. 2; and matinees at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sundays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4. Start at $32.50.

(815) 356-9212 or wsrep.org.

Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tours: Saturday, Nov. 26 to Wednesday, Dec. 21, Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

Hours: 3-7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Nev. 26 to Dec. 18, 3-7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-21. $5. www.napersettlement.org.

Wheaton Carriage Rides: noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Martin Memorial Plaza, Front and Main streets, Wheaton. Also visits with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtownwheaton.com or (630) 682-0633.

Touching on Traditions: noon to 4 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 31, Elgin Public Museum, 225 Grand Blvd. Annual exhibit features displays of holiday traditions from around the world. Cost is $2 or $1 for ages 3-11.

Group tours are available on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact (847) 741-6655 or francesca_epm@cityofelgin.org to register your group. Visit www.elginpublicmuseum.org.

Holiday Sweets: 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 26-27, Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Learn how to make bright, colorful hard candies, and take home recipes to start your own holiday tradition.

All ages. Free. Registration not required. (630) 876-5900.

Batavia’s Celebration of Lights: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Batavia Riverwalk, Houston Street and Island Avenue. Hayrides, free roasted chestnuts, holiday craft market inside city hall, as well as hot dogs and hot chocolate for sale. Community singalong at 5:15 p.m.; arrival of Santa and tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.; Santa Warming House at the Peg Bond Center at 5:45 p.m.; Story Hour 6:15-7 p.m. in the Batavia Depot Museum.

Christmas Tree Lane with 25 holiday trees decorated by local organizations and businesses.

Hayrides for $1 or a nonperishable donation to the Batavia Food Pantry. Free admission and parking north of the Batavia Government Center. www.bataviaparks.org or (630) 879-5235.

Naperville Parade of Lights: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Jackson Avenue at Mill Street and ending at Main and Van Buren Avenue in downtown Naperville. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive. After the parade, they visit with children in the Santa House on the Riverwalk. Free. www.littlefriendsinc.org.

Christmas Tree Lane: Sunday, Nov. 27 to Saturday, Dec. 3, Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Gather with scout group, friends, co-workers or family to decorate at holiday tree. $45. www.cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

Lights on Jahns: Sunday, Nov. 27 to Jan. 4, 1935

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(630) 551-5259 or www.lightsonjahns.com.

Glendale Heights Tree Lighting: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, Civic Center Complex, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights. Mayor lights the tree and choruses from Glendale Heights schools perform.

Santa is guest of honor. Afterward, refreshments in the Center for Senior Citizens. Free. www. glendaleheightsparksrecrearionfacilities.com.

Bloomingdale Library holiday open house: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. www.mybpl.org.

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Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, Edman Chapel, Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Hours: 7:30 p.m.

Friday; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $15. (630) 752-5010.

“Candlelight Carols”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago. St. Charles Singers’ annual holiday concerts will offer a happy mix of familiar carols, anthems and motets with surprising new works mixed in. $35, $30 for seniors, age 65 or older, or $10 for students.

(630) 513-5272 or www.stcharlessingers.com.

Holiday Show Sale: Dec. 2-10 at Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road., St. Charles. Christmastime at Fine Line, an annual juried members show sale featuring a variety of gift items from 70-80 artists. Opening night from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, features a luminary to light your way. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, Dec. 5-8, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10. Closed Sundays. (630) 584-9443 or www.fineline.org.

Winter Fest: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Holiday lights, decorations, a bonfire, winter treats for sale. On weekends, Santa visits from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; hayrides from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and face painting; live reindeer Sundays. Purchase your tree Friday to Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at the front of the zoo. All proceeds help benefit the zoo. All

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“Soul of Steel”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC Steel Bands, under director Steve Butters, delight with an eclectic mix of calypso, reggae, rock, and more. $9, $7 for students and seniors. tickets.elgin.edu.

Cup of Cheer Housewalk: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2; visit four homes in Naperville and Holiday Market at North Central College’s White Activities Center, 328 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $35-55. Free admission to Holiday Market in the afternoon on Friday. www. napervillgardenclub.com.

Christmas Memories: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday-Monday, Dec. 1-31 (except Dec. 25-26), Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Enjoy the house decked in ornaments and greens, savor the spicy aromas of holiday treats as they bake in the wood-burning oven, and discover the origins of holiday foods, cards, decorated trees, and other traditions. Free.

Registration not required. (630) 876-5900.

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and Jan. 1), Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Tour the house by lamplight and discover what life on an 1890s farm was like after the sun set. All ages. Free.

Registration not required. (630) 876-5900.

Geneva Christmas Walk: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, State and Third streets, Geneva. Santa Lucia arrives with Santa to light the Great Tree on the courthouse lawn and to open the Gingerbread House. Live nativity, roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers, the first candy cane of the season, and holiday shopping. Free carriage rides on Dec. 3-4. (630) 232-6060 or www.genevachamber. com.

Festival of Trees and Holiday Market: 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Help Santa ring in the season with the Festival of Trees. Join him for a snack, activities and a photo opportunity. Stop by the Holiday Market to shop from various vendors, specialty items, artists and crafters. www.lith.org.

Holiday Music & Dinner Gala: 6 to 9:45 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Butterfield Country Club, 2800 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. $125. Supports Trinity Services’ mission to help individuals with disabilities and mental illness. (815) 717-3750 or www.trinity-services.org.

Warrenville Holly Days: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Warren Avenue and Tracy Place, Warrenville.

Santa parade, tree lighting, entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and hot chocolate.

Free. warrenvilleparks.org or (630) 393-7279.

Carol Stream Tree Lighting: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Carol Stream Town Center, 500 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Santa, tree lighting, caroling, games, refreshments. Free. (630) 665-7050 or www.carolstream.org.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Tour: Stops at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, by village hall, 14N042 Reinking Road, Pingree Grove. Holiday train features decorated rail cars, entertainers,

special guests and includes a modified boxcar that has been turned into a traveling stage for performers. Bring nonperishable food item for Northern Illinois Food Bank. (847) 464-5533 or pingreegrove.org.

Wynonna & The Big Noise Christmas: 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.

Five-time Grammy-winner Wynonna Judd pairs up with The Big Noise. $89-$99. atthemac.org or (630) 942-4000.

Jim Brickman’s Comfort and Joy: 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. Pianist brings his 2016 Comfort and Joy Holiday Tour to Batavia. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $69-$42. Visit www.bataviafineartscentre.org or call (630) 937-8930.

Trans-Infinity Orchestra: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles.

Featuring the music of Trans Siberian Orchestra, and telling the story of Christmas around the world. Tickets start at $29. www.arcadalive.com.

Dickens in Dundee: Friday, Dec. 2, beginning at 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 10 a.m., in downtown East and West Dundee. 29th annual winter festival featuring tree lighting, living windows, Spirit of Christmas parade, Santa, petting zoo, crafts, gingerbread village, Festival of Trees and more. Free admission. dickensindundee.org.

Geneva Christmas House Tour: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Self-guided tour featuring five homes decorated for the season. Holiday Tea will be located at the First Congregational Church, 327 Hamilton St. Advance tickets $30; call the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, (630) 232-6060 or www. genevachamber.com. Tickets can be mailed or picked up at the tea either day.

A Very Merry Huntley: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, in downtown Huntley.

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Nut-cracking Holiday Revue: Dec. 2-23, Copley Theatre, 8 E. Copley Blvd., Aurora. Presented by Second City. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 3 p.m. Sundays. $36. paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666.

Algonquin’s Holiday Rock on the Fox: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Riverfront Park, 201 N. Harrison St., Algonquin. Annual tree lighting ceremony, visit with Santa and Friends, family activities, and holiday music. Free admission.

Toys for Tots donation bins available for new unwrapped toys. www.algonquin.org.

Cary Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting: 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Jaycee Park, off Silver Lake Road in Cary. Lighting of the Jaycee Park Holiday Walk, including visits with Santa and his live reindeer and ice skating (weather permitting).

Free. (847) 639-6100 or www.carypark.com.

Downtown Elgin Window Wonderland: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in downtown Elgin. 18th annual event holiday market, pictures with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, Santa’s live reindeer, carolers, Operation Gratitude Letter Writing and Letters to Santa, tree-lighting ceremony and more. www.downtownelgin.com or www. cityofelgin.org.

Elgin Homes for the Holidays House Tour: 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Northeast Neighborhood Association’s walk features six festively decorated houses in the Douglas/Spring/Brook Street area. Advance tickets are $15 or $10 for age 10-18; $20 day off. Registration will be noon-5 p.m. at Advocate Sherman Center Street Atrium, 901 Center St. in Elgin. Park in the Advocate Sherman South side parking lot at Slade and Center streets, across from the tour registration.

Stop by craft house from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 808 Douglas Ave. or the warming house from noon-6 p.m. at 1005 N. Spring St. Ticket and registration information are available at www.NenaofElgin. org and www.facebook.com/NENAofElgin/.

Fox River Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Algonquin Road School, 975 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove. Featuring pictures with Santa, live music, cookies, and activities. www.foxrivergrove-il.org.

Pingree Grove tree-lighting celebration: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Pingree Grove Police Station, 1 Police Plaza. Santa will make his appearance at 4:45 p.m.; photos with Santa, outdoor movie, miniature train rides, crafts, music, food, drinks, silent auction and a North Pole mailbox to mail letters to Santa. www. villageofpingreegrove.org.

Sleepy Hollow Holiday in the Hollow: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Sabatino Park, Sleepy Hollow. Visit with Santa, tree lighting, carols, hot cocoa with Sleepy Hollow Service Club. Bring a nonperishable food item or monetary donation for FISH Food Pantry. www.sleepyhollowil.org.

Sugar Grove Holiday in the Grove: 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Sugar Grove. At Sugar Grove Community House, 151 Main St., ceremonial tree lighting at 7:45 a.m., Breakfast with Santa serving times at 8, 9, and 10 a.m. with Pictures with Santa, children’s activities, and cake walk from 8 a.m. to noon. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Shields Elementary, 85 S. Main St., holiday craft/vendor show, raffles, children’s crafts, Holiday Café serving a light lunch and an appearance from Mrs. Claus to decorate home baked cookies with children from 1 to 3 p.m.

Mrs. Santa Sweet Shoppe from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. www. holidayinthegrove.org.

Lions Club Reindeer Run: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Main and Front streets, Wheaton. 5K run. Post-race refreshments. $25-$35. Portion of proceeds goes to the Ronald McDonald House in Winfield. wheatonparkdistrict.com or (630) 510-5135.

Holiday Tea: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Featuring North Side Brass. Along with cookies, drinks and other holiday treats, enjoy singing carols and holiday songs with pianist David Nelson. Free admission.

www.elginhistory.org.

A Service of Lessons and Carols: 4 and 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 950 Hart Road in Batavia. Featuring Christus Choir, brass, strings and handbells. Free. immanuelbatavia.org.

“Tis the Season to be Jolly”: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Rakow Branch Library, 2751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin. From 1-2 p.m. enjoy “Music in the Stacks” with the Festive Singers, an a cappella quartet. They perform traditional and contemporary holiday favorites. From 2-3 p.m., crafts, snacks and pictures with Mrs. Claus. gailborden. info.

St. Lucia Concert: 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia.

Swedish American Children’s Choir performs. For tickets, call (630) 414-9700.

Bethlehem Marketplace: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Christ United Methodist Church, 9009 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin.

See how people lived in Jesus’ time. Children can participate in activities: jewelry making, rope braiding, leather projects, weaving, bread baking, and more. There will be tax collectors, Roman soldiers, beggars, wise men, and the Nativity. It is free and open to the public. For information, call (847) 669-9009 or visit www.gocumc.org.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa: 7:30-11 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Geneva High School cafeteria, 416 McKinley Ave. Geneva Lions Club’s fifth annual breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, and more. New this year, Pancake Creation Station with a variety of toppings. There will be live holiday music, free craft activities, and free photos with Santa. Tickets are $6 in advance or $7 at the door. Children, age 3 and younger, are free. Purchase your tickets at State Street Jewelers, 230 W. State St. in Geneva, Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., or online at genevalionsclub.org.

Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Judson University Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St., Elgin. Free. Chorus, orchestra and special guest. www.judsonu.edu.

Danu’s “Christmas Gathering: Feile Na Nollag”: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Fermilab’s Ramsey Auditorium, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. Irish ensemble brings music, dance and storytelling traditions of an Irish Christmas. $35, $18 for age 18 or under. events.fnal.gov.

Misty Rivers Christmas Show: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Misty River Music Makers’ annual holiday show.

Free; donations welcome. Visit mistyrivermusicmakers.org.

Talons and Claus: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Have your picture taken with Santa and his wildlife friends during a holiday open house. All ages. Free admission. $10 per photo.

Registration not required. (630) 942-6200.

Music at Mayslake: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. The chamber choir Acappellago performs “Escape to ... Where Angels Sing” featuring familiar carols and new music. Ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. $12-$15. acappellago.org or (708) 484-3797.

Mistletoe Market: 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Visitors Center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Winfield. Crafters and artists offer one-of-a-kind items for holiday gift giving. Last three hours of the marketplace coincide with Cantigny’s Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival.

Free with $5 parking. cantigny.org.

Celebrate the Season: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.

Annual holiday festival includes Mistletoe Market, carolers, live reindeer display, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free with $5 parking and small fee for some activities. cantigny.org.

Skating with Santa: 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Rocket Ice Arena, 180 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Naperville Park District registered participants enjoy private ice time, photo opportunities with Santa, holiday music and hot chocolate. A skating “trainer” device is available for children new to skating. If the child registering

HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Jinglebell Jubilee: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Lilacia Park and downtown Lombard. Student dancers recreate Nutcracker scenes in shop windows from 5-7 p.m. Mayor lights tree in Lilacia Park at 5:30 p.m. Victorian Cottage Museum tours from 6 to 8 p.m. Maple Street Chapel singalong at 7:30 p.m. Downtown shops and restaurants offer specials. Free. lombardtowncentre.org.

Roselle Lions Lunch with Santa: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Trinity Lutheran Family Life Center, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Kids of all ages enjoy lunch, decorate their own Christmas ornament and have their picture taken with Santa. Admission is a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Bloomingdale Food Pantry.

(630) 893-6647.

Holiday Train Ride: 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Villa Park Metra Station, 349 N. Ardmore Ave. Put on your PJ’s for a trip to the North Pole (Elburn train station). Activities prior to departure and onboard activities include a visit with Santa.

All ages. $25, free for under age 1. Preregister. www.invillapark.com.

Family Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 410 S. Rush St., Itasca. Tickets available at the Itasca Community Library. (630) 773-8518.

Christmas Cookie Walk & Boutique: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3, St. Patrick’s Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Purchase cookies prepackaged or make your own selection and pay per pound, Favorite English toffee made by the Carmelite Sisters. Cookie bakers wanted to share favorite recipes: deliver holiday-themed cookies to the St. Patrick’s Volunteer Office in disposable containers/trays between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

(630) 416-6565, Ext. 1528, or jwhitledge@ stpatricksresidence.org.

Lights of Lisle Festival: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, downtown

sweet treats to take home. $41, $35 children. mortonarb.org.

Santa House: Saturday, Dec. 3 to Friday, Dec. 23, Naperville Riverwalk, Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. Public hours: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 2, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 9, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 14-16, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 17-18, and 4-8 p.m. Dec. 19-23. Special needs nights: 5-8 p.m. Dc. 6-8. Pet Night: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12. Military and first responders night: 5-8 p.m. Dec. 13. Reservations needed for special needs, pet and first responders nights at www.napervilleparks.org/santahouse.

Free. Photos: $8 each for two for $15. www. napervilleparks.org or (630) 848-5000.

Merry Cary Holiday Parade and Festival: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, downtown Cary. 15th annual parade steps off at 1 p.m. at West Main Street. Sleigh rides, petting zoo, pony rides and entertainment. carygrovechamber.com.

Geneva’s Steeple Walk: 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at four Geneva churches. Eighth annual event features a variety of seasonal music concerts. Two audience groups attend 20-minute concerts played simultaneously at two different churches, then change places.

Guides lead each group. $12. www.geneva.il.us or genevachamber.com.

Chamber Concert: 2:15-4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Founders Room in the Thornhill Education Center at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Three Celtic harpists present “A Winter Gift,” a collection of tales and music from Celtic legend and folk stories, alongside literature, all woven together with beloved pieces of holiday music. $30. mortonarb.org.

Brunch with Santa: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. seatings Sunday, Dec. 4, Le Jardin restaurant at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.

Holiday buffet, photo with Santa, balloon artist and face painters. Cost: $29; $26, age 4 to 10; free kids 3 and under. Prices include tax but not gratuity. cantigny.org. Reservations: (630) 260-8260 or amyanderson@cantigny.org.

Holiday concert: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Featuring well-known classical pieces

Holiday Fun at the St. Charles Park District

Woodland Santa’s Holiday Workshop* Sunday, December 4 • 10-11:30am

Ages 2+ • RES $5/NR $8 per person (#10514) 3795 Campton Hills Rd • St. Charles

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Trim the Kitchen* Saturday, December 10 • 3-5pm

All Ages • RES $25/NR $38 per household (#11165)

Decorate the Summer Kitchen for the holidays! String popcorn, make crafts, bake cookies, enjoy hot cocoa and take a sleigh ride.

Winter on the Farm Sunday, January 1 • 12-5pm

All Ages • RES $5/NR $8 per person (#11167) Sleigh Rides: RES/NR $2 per person

*A *Advanced dvanced registration registration required. required.

Help with winter chores and explore the Farm on snowshoes!

Stop in the Summer Kitchen to enjoy hot cocoa, cookies and music.

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Santa arrives pulled by his team of sled dogs! Plus make a craft, write Santa a letter and get your picture with the Big Guy!

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does not know how to skate, a parent must register and be on the ice with the child. $11 Naperville residents, $17 nonresidents. www. napervilleparks.org.

Candy Cottage Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, First United Methodist Church, 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago. Make a “candy house” for Christmas. $10 donation provides graham crackers, icing and candy. Proceeds to benefit various youth missions. (630) 400-9703 or wegostation@gmail.com.

Jingle Bell Jubilee: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Helen Plum Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard.

Performances by the Glenbard East Madrigals and Sorella Singers at 6:10 p.m., 6:50 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. A children’s craft available in Youth Services starting at 5 p.m. Refreshments served. helenplum.org.

Breakfast at the North Pole: 8:30-10 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org.

Farmside Christmas: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Fischer Farm, 16W680 Grand Ave., Bensenville.

Step back to yesteryear with a hayride around the farm, then come in the farmhouse and warm up with hot chocolate and desserts while enjoying the sounds of the holiday season with instrumental and vocal music provided by local student ensembles. Free. www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org/pdcms/events or (630) 766-7015.

West Chicago Frosty Fest: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, downtown West Chicago. Downtown is transformed into an old-fashioned vignette with tree lighting, horse-drawn sleight, live reindeer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free. westchicago. org or (630) 293-2200.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Courtyard Banquets, 3S200 Route 59, Warrenville. Breakfast buffet. Each child receives a small gift bag. $4-$12. warrenvilleparks.org or (630) 393-7279.

Lisle and Museums at Lisle Station Park.

Saturday’s events include a Santa Parade, free trolley rides, holiday entertainment, lighting at dusk of thousands of luminaria lining the streets and Prairie Walk Pond, tree lighting at 6 p.m. at village hall, followed by refreshments, caroling and music by the Lisle Community Band. Both days include Once Upon a Christmas at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St. Free. www.villageoflisle.org or (630) 271-4100.

Candlelight at the Inn: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4, Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Experience the tradition of winter visits as practiced by families like the Garfields in their 1846 brick inn. Hospitality, food, music and bake sale.

Donations accepted. (630) 584-8485 or www. garfieldfarm.org.

Once Upon A Christmas: 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Carolers, crafts and games, visit from Santa and a few reindeer, blacksmithing and ice carving demonstrations, tree lighting ceremony, model trains, hot chocolate, brick oven baking.

Free. www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

Blackberry Farm Holiday Express: 5 to 8 p.m.

Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3-18, Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Special needs night with a low-sensory environment from 5 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2 (advance purchase of tickets required). Thousands of twinkling lights, holiday decorations and music. Holiday Express train rides a around Lake Gregory, hay wagon ride, crafts, reindeer food bar, carolers, ice sculptor, story readings of holiday classics at the one-room schoolhouse, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Food and drinks available for purchase. $5 ages 2 and up; free under 2. www. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3-18, and Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 21-23, Ginkgo Restaurant in the Visitor Center at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Breakfast buffet. Children can interact with Santa and his helpers and leave with some

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS performed by the Access to Music Program, Youth Strings, and Academy Orchestra, and ensembles will perform classical favorites and familiar Christmas carol singalongs. Free; donations welcome. www.fvacademy.org.

Winter in the Preserves: 10-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Learn about different winter forest preserve activities and how to enjoy them safely. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult.

Free. dupagefoerest.org or (630) 933-7248.

“Let There Be Peace on Earth”: 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, St. Walter Catholic Church, 201 W. Maple Ave., Roselle. Free; bring items for veterans setting up households after exiting homelessness. www, spiritoflifechorus.org.

Holiday Cookie Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, downtown Naperville. Receive a commemorative cookie tin to fill and a map of participating shops and restaurants. downtownnaperville.com.

Lisle Santa Train: 9:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, Lisle Metra Station, 1000 Front St., Lisle. Join Santa and costumed characters on a trip to Chicago and back. $15. www. facebook.com/TheLislePolarExpressTrain or (630) 769-1000.

Elmhurst Choral Union: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Hammerschmidt Chapel at Elmhurst College, 190 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst.

Performance of Handel’s Messiah. $10-$25. elmhurstchoralunion.org.

Addison Polar Express: 8:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Itasca train station, Irving Park Road and Maple Street, Itasca. Check-in at 8:50 a.m.

Train departs a 9:12 a.m. and returns at 10:23 a.m. Santa, holiday dancers, chocolate milk and cookies. $14-$25. addisonparks.org.

Naperville Men’s Glee Club: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105

Catalpa Lane, Naperville. “Christmas Presence” concert includes a wide variety of Christmas selections, including Advent music and lighter Christmas music, together with songs featuring children from the audience. Christmas Cookie fundraiser at intermission. $10-$15. napervillemensgleeclub.org.

Acappellago’s ‘Where Angels Sing’: 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, Congregational Church Of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31).

Acappellago reprises music from their favorite Australian composer, Matthew Orlovich, jazzy settings of favorite carols such as “Jingle Bells” and “God Rest ye Merry Gents,” as well as the world premiere of a new work written in celebration of Acappellago’s 15th season by New York composer Robert Convery. $15, $12 for students and seniors. www.acappellago.org or (708) 484-3797.

“Songs of the Season”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Huntley High School Performing Arts Center, 13719 Harmony Road. Sun City Prairie Singers winter concert. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. $10, $3 for age 2-12. sccah.com.

Miracle on 34th Street: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.

Classic Christmas movie. $1. paramountaurora. com or (630) 896-6666.

Victorian Christmas: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, Historic House, 311 Windy Point Drive, Glendale Heights. Home tours and children have an opportunity to make a Victorian decoration to take home. Refreshments. Free. (630) 260-6000.

Christmas in the Holy Land: World traveler Bill Helmuth talks about how the birth place of Judaism and Christianity continues to draw pilgrims every year at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. (630) 773-1699 or itascalibrary.org.

Pictures with Santa Paws: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7, North Terrace Park, Terrace

and Westmore, Villa Park. Each pet meets Santa, has their picture taken with him and receive a special treat. No snakes allowed. $5 per pet.

Preregister for time slot by Dec. 2. Your photo and frame are available for pick up starting at noon Friday, Dec. 9, at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, Villa Park. www.invillapark. com.

“Holiday Traditions”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC Concert Band, under director Jim Kull, featuring holiday favorites. $9, $7 for students and seniors. tickets.elgin.edu.

The Band of Merrymakers: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Holiday super group. Tickets start at $39. www.arcadalive.com.

“Fall Into Jazz”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. ECC Jazz Combo and ECC Concert Choir perform the smooth sounds of jazz and a variety of choral music. $9, $7 for students and seniors. tickets.elgin.edu.

Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 8-10 and 2 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 10-11, North Central College’s theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Chicago’s Organic Theater Company performs a funny and heartwarming production that is a journey of laughter and terror, redemption and renewal where Scrooge’s heart is opened, but not before the late Marley discovers his own. $20-$30.

(630) 637-7469) or northcentralcollege.edu/ show.

“Elf the Musical Jr.”: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-9, and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. Spotlight Youth Theatre production. $12, $10 for seniors, 62 or older and children, age 2-17. www. spotlight.org or (847) 516-2298.

Jazz Christmas Concert: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, North Central College’s Madden Theatre at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville North Central’s fourth annual Jazz Faculty Christmas Concert features a collection

of well-known holiday favorites with a jazz twist. $20-$25. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege. edu/show.

Holiday Pops Concert: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra returns for annual holiday concert with festive combinations of contemporary and classic hits.

Tickets start at $52. (815) 356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

Naughty & Nice Holiday Spaghetti Dinner: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Join Santa & The Grinch for spaghetti and meatballs, bread, tossed salad, cookies and drinks. Enjoy DJ Music, GrinchMas Trivia and photo opportunities. Registration deadline is Dec. 7, or until filled. $12, $15 for nonresidents, or $9/$11 for age 3-12; family of five $40/$46. www.lith.org.

Zumbathon Party 4 the Cure: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. $25 advance, $35 day of. Benefits the Breast Health Center at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Historic Holiday Express Train: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, and 5-7 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Veterans Park, Church Road and Main Street, Bensenville.

Climb aboard the Black Chicago Gravel Steam Locomotive to head for the North Pole. Settle while watching The Polar Express movie. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and popcorn. $7. Sign up by Friday, Dec. 11, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville. www. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org/pdcms/events or (630) 766-7015.

Santa’s Workshop: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Springbrook Nature Center, 210 Forest Ave., Itasca. Cookies, hot chocolate, crafts, visit with Santa. Free. (630) 773-2267 or www. itascaparkdistrict.com.

“The Christmas Schooner”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 9-18, at Pheasant Run Mainstage Theater,

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Child’s Play Touring Theatre: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.

“The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t,” written by children, this presentation is a behind-thescenes peak at the hustle and bustle and near disasters of Christmas preparation at the North Pole, featuring a dancing reindeer, medical mix-ups and spell-casting witch. $6-$12. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show.

Breakfast With Santa: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, First United Methodist Church of West Chicago, 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago.

Pancake and sausage breakfast. Tickets at the door: $6, $5 seniors, $3 child, 12 and younger, or $20 per family (2 adults and 3 or more children).

High chairs available on request. Photo with Santa $5. All proceeds support the Neighborhood Food Pantry in West Chicago. (630) 231-3344.

Brunch with the Grinch: 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings, Saturday, Dec. 10, Red Oak Room, Cantigny Golf, 27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton.

Feast on a Grinch-themed buffet along with a viewing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

The Grinch himself makes an appearance. $20, $14 kids, ages 4-10, free kids, 3 and under.

Reservations: (630) 260-8194.

Gingerbread House Contest: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, Categories for individuals and groups, children and adults. Categories for awards include: Best Group Entry, Best Individual Entry by Age Group, Best Depiction of Glen Ellyn Building or Event, Best Depiction of Historical Building or Event, Best House for Dogs (or Other Animals), Best House for Birds (or Wild Animals). $10 entry fee. All houses must be in place for judging by 2 p.m. director@gehs.org.

Gingerbread and Candlelight: 4-7 p.m. Saturday,

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popular events for families. Free with $5 parking or free parking with a donation of a new and unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots drop boxes inside the Visitors Center. cantigny.org.

“Magical Holiday Concert”: 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Elgin Symphony Orchestra with the Elgin Master Chorale, Anima-Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, Midwest Dance Collective and soprano Marisa Bucheit, as well as special visitor from North Pole. Tickets $30-$50. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org.

Christmas on the Farm: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 10-11, Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Visit the animals; enjoy hot spiced cider and carols by the warming fire; admire the farmhouse decked in garlands and greens; and stop in the visitor center to take your picture with Santa in his sleigh. All ages. Free. Registration not required.

(630) 876-5900.

“Baroque for Christmas”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium, 407 S. Calumet Ave., Aurora. Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus perform Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, “Wir Eilen mit Schwachen,” and “Christmas Oratorio, part 1,” Handel’s “Let the Bright Seraphim,” Caldara’s “Magnificat.” Online tickets $14, $12 for students/seniors or $9 for kids, 8 and under, with 75 cent fee per ticket. At the door, $16.50, $14.50, $10. www. foxvalleyorchestra.org or (630) 891-2526.

Holiday Art and Craft Market: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Shop for artisan holiday gifts.

Part of the proceeds benefit the next restoration project at Mayslake Hall. All ages. Free.

Registration not required. (630) 206-9566.

Durant House Museum Candlelight Event: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, at the 1843 museum, 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles. Celebrate 19th-century Christmas

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4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Heartwarming musical by Vero Voce Theatre of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to fill Chicago with the Christmas spirit. $20, $15 for students/seniors. verovoce.com.

“Elf Jr. The Musical”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 9-18, Playhouse 38, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Geneva.

Tickets are $10 each and will be available at Sunset Community Center. genevaparks.org.

Elgin Krampusnacht Krawl: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. To celebrate the alternative holiday season and help get ready for the Elgin Krampus Krawl, they will walk from the lights on the Riverside Drive, up Chicago Street to the studio for a reception featuring performances, costumes and libations. www.facebook.com/ KrampuslaufElginIL “The 12 Dames of Christmas”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive. Angela Ingersoll captures the iconic voices of the holiday season, like Brenda Lee, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Julie Andrews, and Marilyn Monroe, in this merry musical romp. $30. tickets.elgin.edu. Preshow dinner for $29 per person; reservations required

by Dec. 5, (847) 622-0300.

Santa’s Brunch at White Pines: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, White Pines Golf Club & Banquets, 500 W. Jefferson, Bensenville. Buffet breakfast including kid-favorite dishes, holiday crafts and games. $14.99 for adults, $7.99 for children ages 5-11, and $4.99 for children 4 and under. (630) 766-0304, ext. 2 or whitepinesgolf. com.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President St., Glendale Heights. All-you-caneat pancake breakfast. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus available. $5 breakfast,

Dec. 10, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Visit with Santa Claus, see Gingerbread House contest entries on display, tour Stacy’s Tavern Museum by candlelight, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate/coffee, and shop at Stacy’s Corners Store. $5, children free. www. gehs.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison. Each child receives holiday gift.

Preregister. $8-$15. addisonparks.org.

Dysfunctional Holiday Revue: 6 and 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.

Performed by Second city with a new cast and new material. Mature language used. $32-$46. atthemac.org or (630) 942-4000.

Candy Cane Hunt: 10 a.m. sharp, Saturday, Dec. 10, Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. For ages 10 and under. $5-$10. www. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Cookies with Mrs. Claus: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, Lisle Recreation Center, 1925 Ohio St., Lisle. Christmas songs, reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” hot chocolate, decorate and eat Christmas cookies, make ornament to take home. $35/$45. www. lisleparkdistrict.org.

Lego Train Show Party: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Visitors Center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Enjoy the Lego Train Show without lines and meet the creative builders from the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club. Light snacks, desserts and hot chocolate will be served; cash bar available. Ticket holders receive a free gift and complimentary parking. $20, $15 for age 3-12, and free kids 2 and under. Prices increase $5 per ticket after Dec. 2.

Discounts available for Cantigny Park members. cantigny.org or (630) 260-8162.

Lego Train Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, Visitors Center at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. 15th annual holiday show is produced by the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club. This is the club’s largest show of the year and one of Cantigny’s most

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West Town Chorus: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. “Christmas Traditions” performed at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. $11.50-$27. www.westtowns.org.

Beth Fowler School of Dance “Nutcracker”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, St. Charles North auditorium, 255 Red Gate Road in St. Charles. For tickets, visit bethfowlerschoolofdance.com.

DuPage Symphony: 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents its family concert “Holiday Sweets & Musical Treats.” $8-$10. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show.

Andy Williams Christmas: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. “Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza,” starring The Osmond Brothers and The Lennon Sisters, features all the variety that made the Andy Williams show spectacular, including the Moon River Band, husband and wife variety dance team Pasha and Aliona, and the Andy Williams Ballroom Champions performing favorite holiday songs with a tribute to Andy Williams. $75-$95. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show.

“Make a Snake” Ornament: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Willowbrook Wildlife Center, 525 S. Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Craft a colorful snake ornament, and then meet some of DuPage County’s snakes face-to-face. Ages 3 and up with an adult. Free.

Registration not required. (630) 942-6200.

Sing-Along Messiah: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Voices in Harmony with 25-piece

orchestra, McHenry County Chorus, soloists, and projections of calligraphy by Timothy Botts.

Tickets start at $15. (815) 356-9212 or www. rauecenter.org.

Fox Valley Concert Band holiday concert: 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11, Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Free; donations accepted. www.fvcb.org.

“Gary Hoey’s Rocking Holiday Show: 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Guitarist Gary Hoey will play all of your favorite holiday hits. Tickets start at $19. www.arcadalive.com.

Christmas Cantata: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, St. Matthew United Church of Christ, 1420 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton. Free. (630) 665-1236 or stmatthewuc.org.

Holiday movies: Sunday, Dec. 11, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. “Elf” shown at 1 p.m. and “Love Actually” at 4 p.m. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Warrenville Polar Express: 4:20 or 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Jon Duerr Forest Preserve, 3SW003 Route 31, South Elgin. $30. warrenvilleparks.org or (630) 393-7279.

It’s a Wonderful Life: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.

Classic Christmas movie. $1. paramountaurora. com or (630) 896-6666.

Night with Santa: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Santa, music by local school choir and holiday crafts. Collections taken of new and unwrapped toys, winter wear for all ages, and nonperishable food items. Free. www. itascalibrary.com.

Mrs. Claus: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Mrs. Claus talks about the ups and downs of her marriage to Santa,

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E. Irving Park Road, Itasca. $15. (630) 773-2257 or www.itascaparkdistrict.com.

Christmas Bird Count: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, West Chicago Prairie, between Industrial Drive and Lane Road, West Chicago. Join the DuPage Birding Club to record resident species for the annual Christmas Bird Count. Ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. Free. Register by Dec. 12. dupageforest.org or (630) 206-9630.

Mother-Daughter Holiday Tea: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Warrenville Community Building, 3S240 Warren Ave., Warrenville. Light refreshments and craft. $25/$35. warremvilleparks.org or (630) 393-7279.

Community Christmas Carol Sing-Along: 4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17, First Congregational Church, 256 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Sing your favorite Christmas carols and songs, and learn a few new ones, accompanied by the Blue Tulip Wranglers and other musicians playing various acoustic instruments. Half of $5 ticket will benefit the Community Crisis Center and the other half for the church’s renovation fund. For tickets, call (847) 741-4045.

Ralphie May-White Trash Christmas: 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Star of four of his own Comedy Central TV specials and two of his own Netflix specials. Tickets start at $25. www.arcadalive. com.

Celtic Woman: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.

Multiplatinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman performs “Home for Christmas, the Symphony Tour,” with music from the ensemble’s second Christmas album “Home For Christmas” and other holiday favorites. $90$105. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege. edu/show.

The Nutcracker: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Show times: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 5 p.m.

Sunday. von Heidecke Chicago Ballet preforms with the New Philharmonic. $43, $32 for youth.

(630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

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St. Peter Handbell Choir: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. (630) 773-1699 or itascalibrary.org.

WSRep Comedy Night: 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring a mixed set based on audience suggestions and original sketches.

Tickets $10 at the door. wsrep.org.

“A Celtic Christmas”: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Award-winning recording artist Gavin Coyle performs a benefit for People’s Resource Center. $35. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

Christmas Show: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. All-ages show featuring Denny Diamond, Classical Blast and Ronnie Rice. For tickets, www. bataviafineartscentre.org.

Ides of March Christmas Show starring Jim Peterik: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $39. www.arcadalive.com.

Gingerbread House Contest: noon Saturday, Dec. 17, Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton. downtownwheaton.com or (630) 682-0633.

West Chicago Polar Express: Saturday, Dec. 17, West Chicago Train Station, 508 W. Main St., West Chicago. Times: 1:15-3:15 p.m. and 5:15-7:15 p.m. $16/$20. www.wego-parks.org.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, Villa Park. Enjoy breakfast from the Elf Kitchen. Make a holiday craft, decorate cookies, play reindeer games and enjoy a visit with Santa. $10 in advance; $15 day of event. www.invillapark.com.

Breakfast with Santa: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. $5-$15. rparks.org.

Breakfast with Mrs. Claus: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17, Itasca Recreation Center, 350

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HOLIDAY FESTIVALS & EVENTS to the “Hallelujah” chorus. Non-singers welcome. Copies of the score, $10, available for purchase. $10 at the door, $8 online. www. foxvalleyorchestra.org.

Sunset Dance Academy’s “Nutcracker”: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Geneva High School auditorium, 416 McKinley Ave. $8. (630) 232-4542 or genevaparks.org.

Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Helen Plum Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. At a Senior Social, hear “The Story Behind the Story” by journeying to the England of Charles Dickens to explore the cultural and historical climate that influenced the creation of one of the most beloved stories of all time. Also enjoy scenes from a collection of the greatest movie versions of this heartwarming family classic. helenplum.org.

Home Alone Double Feature: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Classic Christmas movie. Home Alone shown at 6 p.m. and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York at 8 p.m. $2. paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666.

Candy Cane Hunt: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. for ages 2-8. $10 residents, $15 nonresidents. gepark.org.

Ancient Cultural Traditions and the Solstice: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, Elgin Public Museum, Lords Park, 225 Grand Blvd. The Druid Oak King, the Holly Queen, the yule log, campfire and the significance of the harvest and wildlife to ancient peoples. $5. To sign up, (847) 741-6655 or elginpublicmuseum.org.

The Polar Express: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora.

Classic Christmas movie. $1. paramountaurora. com or (630) 896-6666.

Holiday Chocolate Chemistry: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, Iowa Community Center,

DuPage Children’s Museum. 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Theme “Under the Sea.” Ring in the New Year with fish kites, sand painting, and turtle shell weaving. Early bird savings through Dec. 5. Info: dupagechildrensmuseum.org or (630) 637-2600.

Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring WGN’s Steve Cochran and special guests John DaCosse, Pat McGann and Tim Beneker. Tickets start at $52. (815) 356-9212 or www.rauecenter. org.

New Philharmonic: 2, 5:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. New Philharmonic performs “New Year’s Eve with an International Twist.” $65, $63 for seniors. atthemac.org or (630) 942-4000.

A Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Blues guitarist Jimmy Nick and friends offer an evening of comedy and rock and roll. Tickets start at $25. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org.

New Year’s Eve Party: 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Elgin American Legion Post 57, 820 N. Liberty St. $10 or $15 per couple. Includes DJ for dancing, a champagne or cider toast at midnight, party favors and food, including a shrimp boil. To reserve a spot, call the post at (847) 741-1684.

Visit elginpost57.com.

Winter on the Farm: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, Primrose Farm Park, 5N726 Crane Road, St. Charles. Help with winter livestock chores, trek around the lantern-lit farmyard in snowshoes and warm your hands over a bonfire barrel. Stop in the candlelit summer kitchen for hot chocolate, cookies, 1930s music and a holiday thank-you card craft. Tractor-drawn sleigh rides will be available on the half-hour for an additional $2 per person. $5 per resident, $7.50 for nonresidents.

Advance registration required. (630) 513-4370 or www.primrosefarmpark.com.

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The Nutcracker: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive.

Wheaton’s Alma Dance School performances. $28, $20 for children. tickets.elgin.edu or (847) 622-0300.

The Nutcracker Ballet: 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Berkshire Ballet Theatre’s annual performance. Tickets start at $28. (815) 3569212 or www.rauecenter.org.

Bella Voce’s Holiday Concerts: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17, St. Procopius Abbey, 5601 College Road, Lisle; and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Oak Park Arts Center’s Hemingway Theater, 200 N. Oak Park Ave. Featuring new arrangements of traditional carols and Bella Voce’s signature treatment of Renaissance classics. $35, $20 for children/full-time students, $45 for premium. www.bellavoce.org.

“Holiday Classics”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles. Illinois Brass Band offer mix of traditional carols, holiday classics, and jazzy updates of Christmas favorites. $12 or $6 for youth, age 18 or younger. Family ticket for two adults and up to four youth is $30. Tickets at illinoisbrassband.org or at the door.

“Home for the Holidays”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Norris Gallery, 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles.

Tickets are $15. Festive concert performed by two of St. Charles’ own new talents — Taylor Sherry and Tom Bravos. Kicks off the new “Music in the Gallery” season. Visit norrisculturalarts. com or call (630) 584-7200.

Sixth annual Sing-Along Messiah: 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 18, Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St. Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus, guest soloists and the audience perform the first part of Handel’s “Messiah” in addition

338 N. Iowa, Villa Park. Kids ages 6-10 make chocolate creations in this hands-on chocolate chemistry class. $29. www.invillapark.com.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides: 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 21 to Jan. 7, St. James Farm Forest Preserve.

Winfield Road, Warrenville. Cultural and natural history stories on 20-minute guided rides, weather permitting. Rides use sleighs if there’s ample snow on the trails. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person; under 5 free.

Registration not required. (630) 580-7025.

Bret Michaels Christmas Show: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. All-hits Christmas show. Tickets start at $59. www.arcadalive.com.

Rock the Halls Holiday Concert: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, Smooth Fox Blues Club, 51 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Third annual concert featuring five performers/bands and raffles, benefiting Food for Greater Elgin and Community Crisis Center. $15, $10 for students with ID; unlimited food and drink buffet while it lasts. Bring a nonperishable food donation. Find Rock the Halls 2016 at www. facebook.com/events/330147350663034.

Close to You — The Music of the Carpenters: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Lisa Rock on lead vocals with her six-piece backing band. $27. rauecenter.org.

Family New Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31, Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora. Games, giant inflatables, arts and crafts, dancing to the latest tunes, Spin the Prize Wheel, Active Toddler Zone, balloon drop at noon. $8 in advance, $11 at door. www.foxvalleypark.org.

Noon Year’s Eve Party: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, Lake in the Hills Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. Kids, age 8 and under, make party hats and noise makers, dance to music, play games, and welcome in the “noon” year with a balloon drop.

Light snacks and sparkling cider will be served.

Registration deadline is Dec. 29, or until filled. $8, $10 for nonresidents. www.lith.org.

Bubble Bash: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 31,