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December Events & Activities
Dec. 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-24, 3pm
A Christmas Carol
Arlington Heights: https://app.arts-people.com/index.
php?show=87072 Dec. 1,-2, 4-6, 8-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-31, 5pm
Drury Lane Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Oakbrook Terrace:
Dec. 3,-8, 10-15, 17-22, 10am
A Christmas Carol
Oakbrook Terrace: Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 9:30pm
Dec. 1-2, 13-15, 2pm - 4pm
Holiday Radio Plays
Oswego: 630-554-1010 http://limelighttheatrecompany.org
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St.
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane.
Little White School Museum, Polk Street at East Jackson Street:
Join the classic characters in Bedford Falls and 1920s New York
in “It’s a Wonderful Life” and an original radio play version of
the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” based on the novel by
Charles Dickens.
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 10:45am - 12:15pm
Apprentice/ Master Engineering Club (Ages 7-14)
Vernon Hills: 847-247-4575 https://comed128.augusoft.net/
index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_
id=8151&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=47&int_
catalog_id=0
Dec. 1, 2pm - 8pm
Holiday Walk on Main
Wauconda: 847-526-5580
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky: Introduces
students to a new hands-on lesson every week from various
engineering disciplines. Register at www.ComEd128.org.
100 N. Main St.: Sleigh rides, visits with Santa, crafts, family
activities and live reindeer with a parade and fireworks show.
Dec. 1, 2pm - 4pm
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 2018
Sandwich: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-best-christmas-
pageant-ever-2018-tickets-50507872406?aff=ebapi Dec. 1, 3pm - 4:30pm
Jingles Fest with Santa
Elmhurst: 630-833-5064 http://www.courtsplus.com
Sandwich Opera House, 140 E. Railroad St.: A rollicking and
heartwarming story about the true spirit of Christmas! Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave.: We will have games, dancing,
snacks, a visit from Santa and you can create some holiday
ornaments and crafts. Cookies and juice will be served.
Dec. 1, 9am
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Elk Grove Village: https://www.elkgroveparks.org/Calendar/
events/Breakfast-with-Santa--Mrs.-Claus-2850194673 Dec. 1, 2pm - 3pm
Junie B Jones “Jingle Bells Batman Smells”
Naperville: 630-637-7469 https://northcentral.vbotickets.com/
event/Junie_B_Jones_Jingle_Bells_Batman_Smells/27337
Garden Terrace at the Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave.
Pfeiffer Hall, North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave.: Every-
one’s favorite first-grader is back to celebrate in this lightheart-
ed one-hour musical based off the popular book series!
Dec. 1, 4pm
Canadian Brass
Glen Ellyn:
Dec. 1,8,15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Junior Engineering Club (Ages 4-6)
Vernon Hills: 847-247-4575 https://comed128.augusoft.net/
index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_
id=8147&int_category_id=2&int_sub_category_id=47&int_
catalog_id=0
McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd: Renowned for genre-
bending versatility and joyous performances, the award-
winning brass ensemble is almost single-handedly responsible
for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today.
Dec. 1, 1pm - 3pm
Christmas Candy Cottage Workshop
West Chicago: 630-400-9703 http://www.facebook.com/
wegoumcucc
Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky: Register at www.
ComEd128.org or [phone].
Dec. 1, 3pm - 7pm
Miracle on Main Street
Lake Zurich: 847-438-5146 http://lakezurich.org/585/Miracle-
on-Main-Street
First United Methodist Church of West Chicago, 643 E. Wash-
ington St.: A $10 donation provides graham crackers, icing, and
candy to make & decorate a Christmas Candy Cottage. Proceeds
benefit Bridge Communities’ Sleep Out Saturday to help the
homeless. Display your creation at the City of West Chicago
Frosty Fest starting at 4pm Dec. 1.
Downtown Lake Zurich, 70 E. Main St.: Features a beautiful 35-
foot tree, an opportunity to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their
reindeer. Other offerings include children’s crafts, sleigh rides,
artisans, adult beverages and food vendors.
Dec. 1-2, Noon - 4pm
Christmas in the Valley
Schaumburg: 847-985-2100 http://www.parkfun.com
Dec. 1, 10am - 11am
Nature Exploration Saturdays
Round Lake: 847-546-8558 https://apm.activecommunities.
com/roundlakeareaparkdist/Activity_Search/nature-exploration-
saturdays/5075
Spring Valley Nature Center & Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaum-
burg Road: A traditional German-American Christmas will be
on display at the Heritage Farm living history museum while St.
Nicholas waits to greet children at the log cabin. Event includes
wagon rides, historical demonstrations, craft activities, and
refreshments for purchase.
NOV/DEC 2018/JAN 2019
Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Road: Join our Prairie
Grass Nature Museum staff on guided tours at various Park
District sites. Ages 7-13.
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