Still Life Painting Workshop

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

Explore the timeless beauty of everyday objects in our still life painting class. Learn the fundamentals of composition, lighting, and color theory as you bring inanimate objects to life on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, discover the artistry in the ordinary and unleash

Merry Little Soiree Featuring Nova Soul Quartet

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

Enjoy a swanky Christmas party with a local favorite, Nova Soul! Start the evening with cocktail hour (Cash Bar) and then be escorted to your table of two in the Esplanade where you will be served a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine from the local

Christmas on State Street

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

For decades, Christmas in Chicago meant a trip to State Street to see the incredible Christmas displays in the department stores. Photographs, ads, and other memorabilia illustrate many beloved traditions like the animated window displays and the Christmas parade, told by historian Leslie Goddard. Lunch Entree: Traditional

Cyanotype Workshop

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

Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of cyanotype printing in our immersive Cyanotype Workshop! Discover the magic of this historic photographic process that harnesses the power of light to create stunning blue-hued prints. Our knowledgeable instructor will guide you through each step of the process,

The Oak Ridge Boys American Made Christmas Farewell Tour

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

The extended show will feature a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs—religious, romantic, and fun holiday tunes—as well as some of the Grammy Award-winning quartet's classic country-pop hits like Elvira, Bobbie Sue, and Thank God For Kids. This Oak Ridge Boys' musical production with its beautiful visuals,

Oil Painting Workshop

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

Join Marjorie Myers, a local artist who has learned from Dana Jester, Steve Ross and Kevin Hill as she helps you step by step create a beautiful landscape oil painting. All materials provided. We will be painting on a 16x20 canvas. Ages: All ages welcome | Instructor:

Christmas Candlelight Open House

The Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa, United States

Take a step back in time and experience a Victorian Christmas at the Reddick Mansion located at 100 W. Lafayette Street in Ottawa, Illinois. Come any time between 6pm and 8pm and see the Jewel of Ottawa at her finest. Costumed docents will be scattered throughout the

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

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

Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, the perfect fusion of circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the magical holiday extravaganza filled with music, marvels, and merriment will ignite the festive spirit in all

Breakfast with Santa & Santa’s Workshop

Bureau County Fairgrounds 811 W. Peru St., Princeton, IL, United States

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Enjoy Breakfast! And so much more!  

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:

Breakfast with the Grinch

Mendota Elks Club 1212 707 Indiana Ave., Mendota, IL, United States

Breakfast with the Grinch will be in the Mendota Elks Basement from 10am-11am. Breakfast includes one donut, one juice box, and photo with the grinch.  

Photos with Sankt Nikolaus

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

Sankt Nikolaus has confirmed he will make three special visits to the Mansion. You and your family will have the opportunity to take a photo with him. Allow 10-20 minutes for each photo session. Friday, December 6th, 6pm to 8pm | Cocoa and Cookies with St. Nicholas

A Mendota Christmas

A Mendota Christmas 800 Washington St., Mendota, IL, United States

Santa is coming to Mendota! Join us downtown for crafts, booths, horse drawn carriage rides, and more!

Downtown Lockport Cookie Walk

City of Lockport

Spend an afternoon strolling into businesses throughout downtown Lockport collecting holiday cookies and viewing holiday window murals created by artist Kevin Traynor. Plus- bring your Cookie Walk punch card to the Lockport Park District's Jingle Bell Jam to receive a *free* holiday mug sponsored by All American

Holiday Make & Take It Market & Six Year Anniversary Celebration

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

Come Celebrate SIX years of creating at OPEN SPACE! We will how a Holiday Make + Take Market from 12-5pm 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

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

Hometown Holidays

Historic Downtown Lemont Canal & Stephen St, Lemont, IL, United States

Fa-la-la Lemont! Hometown Holiday is Lemont's Holly Jolly Celebration of Christmas Cheer. Join us on Saturday, December 7 for this celebration of all things Merry and Bright. It's the most wonderful time of the year in our Downtown! With dancers a-spinning and families a-grinning at lights that

Jingle Bell Jam

Dellwood Park Woods Drive, Lockport, United States

Kick off the Holiday Season with a Christmas Concert featuring American Pie playing today's hits and a mix of your favorite Christmas classics! The decorated bandshell will be open for the holidays from December 7th until January 2nd until 10:00 pm for a memorable photo op!!

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: