• Caroling Campfire: Messenger Woods Nature Preserve

    Messenger Woods Nature Preserve 13800 W. Bruce Rd., Homer Glen, IL, United States

    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 around this winter campfire. We will sing holiday songs,

  • Holiday Magic Lighted Santa Parade

    Marseilles Christmas Parade 200 Riverside Dr., Marseilles, IL, United States

    Line up at 5 PM at 200 Riverfront Drive. Parade will begin at 6 PM. North on Main St. to Washington St. East on Washington St. to Chicago St. South on Chicago St. to Broadway St. to Aurora St. to Lincoln St. Santa stops at Knudson Park.

  • A Motown Christmas

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    A Motown Christmas features a world-class vocal group assembled from past and present members of three of Motown's most legendary groups: The Temptations, The Miracles, and The Contours. A Motown Christmas is a powerful show combining Motown's greatest hits with everyone's favorite, holiday classics. The show features

  • Pullman Candlelight House Walk

    Pullman National Historic Park 610 E. 111th St., Chicago, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season with the magic of Pullman at our beloved Candlelight House Walk! Experience the charm of festively decorated Pullman homes. Then enjoy a warm wassail reception and indulge in delicious homemade desserts. Explore unique holiday gifts at our silent auction featuring Pullman memorabilia. Space

  • BYOB Ugly Sweater Bingo Brunch

    Hickory Creek Preserve 10537 W. LaPorte Rd., Mokena, IL, United States

    ... and a partridge in a pear tree! C'mon on out with some holiday cheer for a winter edition of our beloved BYOB Bingo! Meet at the shelter at Hickory Creek Junction in your best ugly sweater, grab breakfast tacos on us from Ta Canijo and bring

  • LHS Athletic Boosters Craft Show

    Lemont High School 800 Porter St., Lemont, IL, United States

    Lemont High School Athletic Boosters are excited to host their 2nd annual craft show Dec 7-8. The show features over 200 vendors which includes holiday crafts, jewelry, woodcrafts, fashion, home decor, art, candles, beauty, and so much more. Free pictures with Santa on Sunday from 12pm-2pm. Location:

  • Soils Hike

    Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve 247 Monee Rd., Park Forest, IL, United States

    Is all soil created equal? Come and see, smell and hear for yourself. Learn how soil supports every form of life in the woods. On the hike, we will observe real samples of Thorn Creek Woods soil. This program is sponsored by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society.

  • 48th Annual Festival of the Gnomes

    Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre 201 W Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL, United States

    Follow the wee folk on their adventures doing good works for man and nature. Find out how they outsmart the trolls and even the dreaded Snotgurgle. Visit the lobby filled with unique, gnome-made treasures for a wee price. Get your own gnome cap. Even personalize a pin

  • Take it Outside Hike: Winter Walk

    Lake Renwick Preserve 23113 W. Lockport Street, Plainfield, IL, United States

    Join the fun and join the Goosechase! The Take It Outside Challenge took Will County by storm in 2023, and all our favorite Goosechasers are welcome back along with new friends for our 2024 challenges! Come out for a seasonal hike for each of this year's campaigns

  • Joliet American Legion Band Concert

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    The Joliet American Legion Band will bring the sounds of the season to life on the Rialto Square Theatre stage. Enriched in tradition, military sharpness, and musical integrity, these musicians are delighted to bring you an unforgettable performance with their tremendously rousing musical spirit. A ticket is

  • English Paper Piecing Workshop with Quilting in the Valley

    Hegeler Carus Mansion 1307 7th St., LaSalle, United States

    Have you ever wondered what to do with all of those scrap fabrics? We are partnering with Quilting in the Valley on a one-day English Paper Piecing Workshop here in the Family Room of the Hegeler Carus Mansion. What is English Paper Piecing? English Paper Piecing (EPP)

  • Sensory Search

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    How will you choose to make discoveries in the preserve? By listening, feeling or using another one of your senses? Choose a search card or two inside the nature center before heading out to explore. After your successful search is complete, return to the nature center for

  • Lost & Found: Remnants of Savannas & Old Growth Forests

    Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, United States

    This traveling exhibition presents the work of landscape photographer Miles Lowry. Through remarkable photographs, Lowry captures the grace and grandeur in what remains of the vast forests and savannas that once covered the eastern half of the United States. Since 2001, he has searched out and documented

  • Christmas Tour by Candlelight – Weber House & Garden

    Weber House & Garden 1503 Baker St., Streator, IL, United States

    Experience Christmas past with a guided tour through a house lit only by candles and fireplaces while hearing stories from Ted Weber and Bill Phelan about past ways of life and Christmas traditions.

  • Caroling Campfire

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    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 around this winter campfire. We will sing holiday songs,

  • Needle Felting Workshop

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Fiber Artist- Jacqueline JoAnni will be showing you how fun and interesting needle felting is. Needle felting is the process of taking raw fibers with a special barbed needle to sculpt into any desired form. Flat or 3 dimensional. In this class we will be making needle

  • The Santa Clause

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    Tickets are $5 each, and will be available day-of at the Rialto Square Theatre Box Office. All seating will be General Admission—first come, first serve. Cash and credit will be accepted for payment. Bar and concessions will be available for purchase. Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has

  • Nature Play Day: The Snow Day

    Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve 27064 Dutton Rd., Beecher, United States

    Join us for this monthly nature-themed program for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers to enjoy together! Although the temperature has dropped, we can still find lots of outdoor activities. We'll learn about snowflakes and snow and spend time outdoors making our own wintery adventures. Be prepared

  • Winter Holiday Extravaganza – Princeton Public Library

    Princeton Public Library 698 E. Peru St., Princeton, IL, United States

    Princeton Public Library will host its 3rd Annual “Winter Extravaganza,” a drop-in evening of family-friendly activities, crafts, holiday music, and treats. Storytelling - Snowball Pong - Spin the Dreidel - Penguin Walk - Holiday Music & Treats - Snowflake Necklaces - Salt Dough Ornaments - Polar Bear Masks - Pine Cone Wishes -

  • Tower of Power Holidays & Hits Tour

    Rialto Square Theatre 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, United States

    For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. “We were a Soul band called The Motowns,” recalls Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass player, I was there, and my brother was the drummer. I met “Doc” Kupka back in

  • Mirror of Mathis

    Jacob Henry Mansion 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, United States

    David Robbins has been thrilling audiences all over the country with his 90-minute show of Johnny Mathis' greatest hits. As soon as he hits the stage, his uncanny likeness to Mathis will leave you spellbound. He sings Johnny Mathis' iconic songbook, including songs from his holiday albums

  • Christmas Tour by Candlelight

    Weber House & Garden 1503 Baker St., Streator, IL, United States

    Candlelight Tour of the Weber House Experience Christmas past with a guided tour through a house lit only by candles and fireplaces while hearing stories from Ted Weber and Bill Phelan about past ways of life and Christmas traditions.  

  • Bus Trip to Rotary Park

    Marseilles City Hall 209 Lincoln St., Marseilles, IL, United States

    The City of Marseilles and Marseilles Elementary School have partnered to bring you a bus trip to see the lights at Rotary Park in LaSalle. The bus will leave City Hall at 6 PM on December 12th. RSVP here and we look forward to enjoying this evening

  • Gelli Plate Printing Workshop

    Open Space Art Gallery & Studios 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, United States

    Dive into the vibrant world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on workshop! Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this class will guide you through the basics and beyond of monoprinting using Gelli plates. You'll learn how to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints using a variety of

  • Think & Drink: A Tasting & Celebration of Winter Beers

    Gaylord Building, Lockport 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport, IL, United States

    'Tis the season to be jolly! For our December Think & Drink, join us for a merry evening of winter cheer and frosty beers! Host Michael Pezan, a professionally certified brewer and Master Beer Judge, will guide us through the rich history and flavors of winter brews.