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n Electric Illumination Dec. 22 & 29 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle www.mortonarb.org (630) 725-2066 Electric Illumination is a late-night experience for adults 18 and older, featuring a curated mix of trance and progressive house music, synchronized to the breathtaking light displays. An ’80s night on Dec. 29 will feature songs like Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” and Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come on Eileen.” A special temperature-activated color-changing ceramic mug will be available for purchase. Time: 9...
Christmas Classics Dec. 15 Union Church of Hinsdale 137 S. Garfield Ave. www.eventcreate.com/e/christmasclassics2023 Join the Ostrega Uhl Project in its Christmas festival performance of its second season. The concert will open with traditional favorites, starting with a unique arrangement of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” for violin, harp and piano, featuring guest harpist Nichole Young. Enjoy music from Christmases long, long ago to beautiful themes and melodies from favorite Christmas and holiday themed movies of today, culmina...
n Holiday Magic Nov 30 & Dec. 1-31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 31st St. (630) 688-8400 www.czs.org/holidaymagic Bright lights and magical nights await guests at the 42nd annual event. Visitors will enjoy more than 2 million twinkling LED lights, a 41-foot tall tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, photo opportunities in the ever-popular 20-foot-tall orb and 3D 16-foot-tall gingerbread house, a 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights” and more. Many of the zoo’s animal buildings will be open as well restaurants and gift shops offering an ar...
n ‘A Christmas Carol’ Nov. 24-Dec. 30 Drury Lane Theatre 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace www.drurylanetheatre.com (630) 530-0111 Continue a tradition or start a new one by gathering the whole family for this heartwarming 30th anniversary production of Dickens’ Christmas classic. Complete with falling snow, magical illusions and special effects, the play is a visually-stunning experience, and at one hour long, perfect for children of all ages. On select performance dates, families will have the opportunity to have break...
n Christmas Open House Dec. 22 Hinsdale History Museum 15 S. Clay St. www.hinsdalehistory.org The Hinsdale Historical Society invites residents to an open house, complete with holiday treats and cheer amidst Victorian Christmas decor. Kids can enjoy holiday-themed crafts. Tours will be available upon request. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. n Holiday Magic Dec. 26-31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 31st St. (630) 688-8400 www.czs.org/holidaymagic Bright lights and magical nights await guests at the 41st annual event. Visitors will enjoy more...
n Holiday Magic Dec. 15-18, 26-31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 31st St. (630) 688-8400 www.czs.org/holidaymagic Bright lights and magical nights await guests at the 41st annual event. Visitors will enjoy more than 2 million twinkling LED lights, a 41-foot tall tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, photo opportunities in the ever-popular 20-foot-tall orb and 3D 16-foot-tall gingerbread house, a 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights” and more. Many of the zoo’s animal buildings will be open as well restaurants and gift shops offering an ar...
Holiday Magic Dec. 8-11, 14-18, 26-31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 31st St. (630) 688-8400 www.czs.org/holidaymagic Bright lights and magical nights await guests at the 41st annual event. Visitors will enjoy more than 2 million twinkling LED lights, a 41-foot tall tree choreographed to seasonal tunes, photo opportunities in the ever-popular 20-foot-tall orb and 3D 16-foot-tall gingerbread house, a 600-foot-long “Tunnel of Lights” and more. Many of the zoo’s animal buildings will be open as well restaurants and gift shops offer...
nHinsdale Holiday Trees Ornament making & contest Dec. 2 deadline Village Hall 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr (630) 789-7090 Help decorate the Hinsdale holiday trees in Burlington Park by making a homemade ornament, which can be entered in a contest to win a prize. Ornaments should be made of weatherproof material and should not have sharp edges, pointy ends or heavy materials. A 10- to 12-inch string or twine should be attached for hanging. Submissions should not contain content that promotes foul language...
n Supper with St. Nick Dec. 23 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 725-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Enjoy a decadent buffet dinner in the Thornhill Education Center and then head on over to the Founder’s Room for a special visit with Santa in front of the fireplace. After dinner, enjoy Illumination: Tree Lights, included in the ticket price. Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $95, $80 for young adults ages 13-20, $65 for children 3-12, free for children under 3. RR, MD n Holiday Magic Through Dec. 31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 3...
n ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 17-19 Reber Center Auditorium Lyons Township High School 100 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange West Suburban Ballet Conservatory offers its inaugural performance of this holiday classic. Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30. n Holidays in Hinsdale Dec. 18 Burlington Park 30 E. Chicago Ave. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the downtown, make festive gingerbread cookies and visit Santa during this special holiday event sponsored by the village. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p....
Holiday Concert Dec. 11 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville https://www.nhbddupage.org (630) 476-9072 The New Horizons Band of DuPage will perform selections of Holiday favorites. The concert will include sing-alongs, the New Horizons Concert Band, German Band and Jazz Band. New Horizons consist of musicians from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs under the direction of Maryann Flock. Time: 3 p.m. Holidays in Hinsdale Dec. 11 & 18 Burlington Park 30 E. Chicago Ave. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride...
n Acappellago Dec. 4 Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook https://www/acappellago.org (708) 762-3140 Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with music reminiscent of handmade Christmas gifts, candles on the tree, togetherness and simple gatherings with friends and relatives. Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $15-$17. n Photos with Santa Paws Dec. 4 Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/santa-paws (630) 323-5630 Hinsdale Humane Society will take family pho...
n Light up the Park Nov. 26 Parkway Bank Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont https://www.parkwaybankpark.com Enjoy a variety of family-friendly festivities from 2 to 6 p.m., including visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free horse and carriage rides, characters on ice, caroling and ice carving viewing. At 5:30 p.m. the switch will be flipped on more than 80,000 holiday lights throughout the park. The Chicago Wolves Ice Rink will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and then open daily through Jan. 4. See the website for hours and other...
IllumiBrew Nov. 18-19 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org Be among the first to see Illumination: Tree Lights at the arboretum while sampling seasonal beers, ciders and meads from popular Chicagoland breweries stationed along the Illumination trail. Each tasting ticket includes 15 3-ounce beer sample and a souvenir light up tasting glass. This event is for ages 21+ only. Nov. 19 is sold out. Time: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. time slots available. Tickets: $75, $40 for designated driver...
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or restaurant. ‘A Million Dollar Christmas’ Dec. 19 https://www.atthemac.org (630) 942-3008 Rock around the Christmas tree in the comfort of home with this livestreamed concert. Enjoy the catalog of classic rock ’n’ roll hits from Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash, plus a special...
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or restaurant. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Dec. 11 https://www.broadwayondemand.com/searchs?q=hinsdale%2520central The Hinsdale Central Drama Group presents a virtual streaming production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The show was filmed in-person at school following all health and safety guid...
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one's name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. Virtual Santa Visits Dec. 5-19 https://ww...
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or restaurant. Illumination: Tree Lights Nov. 20-Jan. 3 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle https://www.mortonarb.org/illumination The arboretum’s annual holiday event has been reimagined as driving experience featuring new displays and returning favorites. Guests will remain in their cars and tune to a s...
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or restaurant. Hinsdale Holiday Trees Ornament making & contest Through Nov. 25 Village Hall 19 E. Chicago Ave. (630) 789-7090 https://villageofhinsdale.org Help decorate the Hinsdale holiday trees in Burlington Park by making a homemade ornament and entering it in the contest to win a prize. Ornaments should...
Holiday Magic Dec. 26-31 Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St. (708) 688-8000 https://www.czs.org Celebrate the holiday seasons at Chicagoland’s largest and longest-running lights festival. Sing to the animals and enjoy professional ice-carving demonstrations, magic shows, a 41-foot talking tree and special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus (through Dec. 22). A full schedule of music and live entertainment, costumed characters, a model railroad display and more will add to the magical ambiance. The Chicago Wolves skating rink is a...
‘Lights and Miracles’ Dec. 19 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale The Sounds Good! choir will perform eight holiday songs under the direction of Jonathan Miller and accompanied by Richard Sladek. Sounds Good! is a choir of older adults who, regardless of experience or ability, seek arts education and performance opportunities under a professional artist. Time: 7 p.m. Supper with St. Nick Dec. 20-23 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 275-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Make the holiday season special by...
Next Chapter Social Club: Interactive ‘Elf’ screening Dec. 12 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. (630) 986-1976 https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info Next Chapter Social Club is a series of programs specially designed for teens 16 and older and adults with disabilities. Each attendee will receive a bag of props and treats to be used at certain times throughout the movie “Elf.” Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RR Holly Jolly Trolley Dec. 13 Immanuel Hall 302 S. Grant St., Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehistory.org (630) 789-2600 View the...
Lights and Lagers Dec. 6 Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St. https://www.czs.org/lightsandlagers Stroll along pathways illuminated with more than one million LED lights and sample a wide selection of beers while enjoying music and visits with animal ambassadors. All ticket holders must be 21 or older with valid photo ID. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $45. RR, MD Breakfast with Santa Dec. 7 KLM Lodge 5901 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale (630) 789-7090 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr Santa is making a last-minute stop by the...
Illumination: Tree Lights Nov. 23-Jan. 5 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 725-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org This one-of-a-kind event will awe and delight visitors, with returning favorites and all-new experiences. Illumination will highlight the many gifts of trees: natural beauty, increased feelings of peace and calm, homes for wildlife and the air we breathe. This year’s event will debut a new route with a more spacious pathway. Stop along the way to warm up by the fire pit, enjoy special concessions and more. T...
