Help support your local Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday! We will be hosting a Holiday Make + Take Market! Local Makers and Small Businesses will be set up and offering step by step instruction for you to make your own, one of a kind handmade gifts
Which city carried the nickname City of Stone and Steel? Joliet's once-thriving industrial plant rivaled Pittsburgh's steel power. Explore its stone foundations that are more than 100 years old. A naturalist will share the fascinating stories of the men and machines that worked at the Joliet Iron
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”; “Cast Away”) reunite for “Polar Express,” an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of
*Horse-drawn carriage rides *Strolling barbershop quartet *Free trolley service *Children's activities 2-4:30pm -Community Hall 214 Mill St *Christmas in the Canal vendor show *Small Business Saturday specials *Santa Parade to light the Tree - Sunday @ 4:30 *Shopping, eating, drinking, and tasting specials at
Don’t miss the first-ever Winter Lights event at Pullman National Historical Park! Create a new holiday tradition with friends and family at this dazzling winter celebration here at Pullman National Historical Park and State Historic Site. With support from Choose Chicago, don’t miss this fun-filled evening featuring
This holiday favorite fairytale ballet is perfect for the entire family. The magical production features lavish costumes, exquisite sets, including a Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, and sensational choreography. Journey through the land of whirling snowflakes and visit the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Get cozy and creative with our Embroidered Sweatshirt Workshop at Open Space! In this hands-on class, you'll learn the basics of textured embroidery techniques to create a bold, statement design on a sweatshirt. Whether you choose a seasonal word like Merry or a fun design, youll leave
Visit Hidden Oaks in search of wintertime sounds. This ongoing program will be offered from Wednesday, Dec. 3, through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays. Can you identify the symphony of sounds the season brings? Explore the nature center and
Calling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Tuesday, Dec. 2: 815-722-9301.
Hike 2 miles under the glow of the rising Cold Moon within the tranquil expanse of the world’s largest Urban Night Sky Place. Subject to trail conditions. Ages 13 & up.
Hike by the light of the full moon.
In this fun, hands-on art class you will learn the basics of palette knife painting while creating holiday trees. Using thick, textured paint and palette knives, students will explore a new way of painting - no brushes required! We'll focus on techniques like layering, scraping, and blending
The Rialto Square Theatre Foundation is excited to once again host our young adult event, Jingle Mingle! The night will also consist of multiple appetizer samplings from local vendors, a cash bar, and a signature drink! PLUS: This year’s event will be even bigger and better with
Nature is constantly changing, but nothing has changed the environment and impacted wildlife more than human trade, travel, settlement and later preservation acts. Join a naturalist on a journey from before the fur trade to the roots of conservation movement to today from the comfort of your
Presented by the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce.Kick off the holiday season in true small-town style with Princetons Night of Lights, an evening overflowing with Christmas magic!The celebration features our Christmas Tree Lighting (6PM), Living Windows downtown (6-8PM), a Lighted Holiday Parade (6:30PM), and a festive Candy
In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of
This event includes more than 200 vendors offering a wide variety of arts, handmade crafts, jewelry, holiday decor, fashion, beauty products, candles, doll and pet accessories, specialty foods, and more! Admission is $5 each day, with vendors available in both the Gymnasium and Field House. Attendees should
The holiday season is here, and its the perfect time to get creative with decorations starting with something you can find right outside: milkweed pods! Join us at Isle a la Cache Museum to discover fun and fascinating facts about milkweed and its vital role in the
Enjoy the wintery landscape and crisp fresh air while challenging yourself with a fun winter-themed scavenger hunt. Head to our Grand Hall to warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and craft your heart out! All materials and supplies will be provided, as well as a
Last Call at Smokey Row, a standalone novel about a young woman who sets out to recreate her life with the help of a group of odd characters in a Lemont bar reminiscent of Lemont's Smokey Row Days. Pat is the author of the award-winning Cora Tozzi Historical
Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite hometown celebration. Join us in Lemont Downtown on Saturday, December 6 from 2-5PM for the annual tree lighting, shopping, visits from Santa and more!
Sankt Nikolaus himself has confirmed he will make two special visits to the Mansion — don't miss the opportunity to take a photo with him! Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa during each visit to the Mansion — if you've been good all year! Allow 10-20 minutes for
Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family for a night of spreading cheer by singing loudly for all to hear in addition to other winter festivities. Come adorned in
Come help us celebrate 7 years at Open Space! This years' exhibition will be a group show inspired by prompts. Free to attend. Refreshments and appetizers provided.
Old Crow Medicine Show is bringing a holiday tour to the stage! Join the GRAMMY-winning band for a festive night of foot-stompin’ Christmas classics, fan-favorite Old Crow hits, and songs from the brand-new holiday album. The band will be joined by special guest Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, adding fiddle