Princeton's Night of Lights

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 (6-8......More

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 Cane Hunt for the kids (7PM). Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus and get up close with real live reindeer (7:30PM)a favorite for families every year! 

Veteran’s Park, Princeton, East Mechanic St., Princeton, IL, 61356, United States

Englebert Humperdinck: A Winter World of Love - A Night of Holiday Classics& Greatest Hits

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 ......More

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 Fame.He has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. His unique voice has charmed millions of fans around the globe.However, it’s not just the voice, but the man himself, with his endearing sense of humor and self- deprecating jokes. Engelbert has managed to strike a new chord with the younger generation, and his YouTube music videos & social media numbers are incredible.

Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, 60432, United States

Lemont High School Athletic Boosters Craft Show

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 Gymnas......More

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 enter through the Performing Arts Center entrance, which is available off of Julia Street on the southwest side of campus and adjacent to the school’s Parking Garage and PAC Lot. Shuttles will be available from other lots on campus as well. Please click here for directions to campus and the school’s parking lots.For more information, please visit the Boosters Craft Show Group on Facebook, or email [email protected] LHS Blue & Gold Athletic Boosters is a parent-led, not-for-profit and an official 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Proceeds from the Craft Show benefit the school’s athletic programs.

Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St., Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

Deck Your Halls with Milkweed Pods

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 life......More

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 life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Then tap into your artistic side as we transform milkweed pods into beautiful holiday ornaments using paint, glue and other craft supplies. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a unique, handmade decoration to impress your holiday guests. Two sessions will be offered: Session 1: 10:30 a.m.-noonSession 2: 1:30-3 p.m.Registration required by Thursday, Dec. 4: 815-722-9301.  

Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL, 60446, United States

Winter Craft Weekend

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 variety of s......More

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 variety of samples to spark your creativity.  

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, 60410, United States

"Last Call at Smokey Row" Book Signing

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 Mystery Seri......More

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 Mystery Series, set in Lemont. She has also written the bestselling memoir, Staying Alive Is a Lot of Work: Me and My Cancer.Pat is the archivist for the Lemont Historical Society, an Ambassador for the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, and an Imerman’s Angels mentor. She is also Vice President of the Lemont Library Board.All Pat’s books will be available for purchase and signing. 

Smokey Row Antique Shop, 112 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

Hometown Holidays - Lemont

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! 

Historic Downtown Lemont, Canal & Stephen St, Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

Photos with Sankt Nikolaus

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 each photo ses......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 each photo session. $20 per session. 5 digital photos will be emailed to Guardian. 

Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 7th St., LaSalle, 61301, United States

Winter Wonderland at The Oaks

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 your ugly Ch......More

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 your ugly Christmas sweater and enjoy the event at your own pace. Hike the woods following a lantern-lit trail then warm up inside with some hot cocoa, tea or cider. Get creative with holiday nature crafts to decorate and take home and fill your jolly belly with hotdogs and smores roasted over an open fire.  

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States

7 Year Anniversary Celebration

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. 

Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, 223 W. Madison St., Ottawa, 61350, United States

Old Crow Medicine Show Holiday Hootenanny

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 Bronwy......More

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 fire and holiday cheer tothis one-of-a-kind celebration. 

Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, 60432, United States

Yoga and Hike

Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. With the cold weather, yoga will take place in the Grand Hall. Registration required by Saturday, Dec. 6: ......More

Start the day off right with yoga and a hike! This program includes a 35- to 45-minute all-levels yoga session and a 35- to 45-minute hike along our scenic trails. With the cold weather, yoga will take place in the Grand Hall. Registration required by Saturday, Dec. 6: 815-722-9470. Ages 14 or older. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, 60410, United States

Holiday Nature Crafts: Hidden Oaks Nature Center

Deck the halls with nature-inspired trim.For one day only, our upstairs Quercus room will be transformed into a holiday workshop. Drop in any time during business hours to enjoy holiday tunes and quality family time while creating personalized woodland decorations. This......More

Deck the halls with nature-inspired trim.For one day only, our upstairs Quercus room will be transformed into a holiday workshop. Drop in any time during business hours to enjoy holiday tunes and quality family time while creating personalized woodland decorations. This is a self-guided crafting session. Example crafts will be provided for inspiration or use your own imagination to create something new. Adults and kids alike will have their own nature crafting options from which to choose. Materials will be provided.  

Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States

Lemont High School Athletic Boosters Craft Show

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 Gymnas......More

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 enter through the Performing Arts Center entrance, which is available off of Julia Street on the southwest side of campus and adjacent to the school’s Parking Garage and PAC Lot. Shuttles will be available from other lots on campus as well. Please click here for directions to campus and the school’s parking lots.For more information, please visit the Boosters Craft Show Group on Facebook, or email [email protected] LHS Blue & Gold Athletic Boosters is a parent-led, not-for-profit and an official 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Proceeds from the Craft Show benefit the school’s athletic programs. 

Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St., Lemont, IL, 60439, United States

The Four Co-Notes Holiday Special

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin’ holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic “boys from Jersey”, PLUS your favorite holiday chart topp......More

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin’ holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic “boys from Jersey”, PLUS your favorite holiday chart toppers by artists such as Dion and the Belmonts, The Drifters, The Beach Boys, and many more!Lunch Entree: Traditional lasagna with steamed vegetable and garlic bread. Itinerary:10:45 AM   Doors open for self-guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion 11:15 AM   Group arrival for Luncheon11:30 AM   Luncheon Served   1:00 PM   Show Begins  “The Four C Notes” Holiday Special   2:30 PM   Self-guided tour of The Old Central Church  3:00 PM   Departure.  Thank you for sharing your day with us!Cost: $60 per person,Email [email protected] to be added for reservations. 

Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, 60433, United States

Winter Craft Weekend

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 variety of s......More

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 variety of samples to spark your creativity.  

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 S Walnut Ln., Channahon, IL, 60410, United States

Book Discussion + Signing! "Passage to Chicago" by Tom Willcockson

Tom Willcockson, author and illustrator of “Passage To Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in the Year 1860,” will be at the I&M Canal Visitor Center, Lock 16 Gift Shop and Café on Sunday, December 7 to talk about his book and sign copies. Join us! The s......More

Tom Willcockson, author and illustrator of “Passage To Chicago: A Journey on the Illinois & Michigan Canal in the Year 1860,” will be at the I&M Canal Visitor Center, Lock 16 Gift Shop and Café on Sunday, December 7 to talk about his book and sign copies. Join us! The schedule for that day is:• 12-1 pm: Get your book signed.• 1-1:45 pm: Hear him discuss the book and participate in a Q&A• 1:45-3pm: Another chance to get your book signed. We will be selling copies on site. Can’t make it? Click here to order a signed copy of the book (along with shirts, totes and more) from our partner site > “Passage to Chicago” takes an in-depth look at life on a fictional canal boat, the Prairie Star, as it travels along the I&M Canal to Chicago in 1860–the precipice of the Civil War. This 2nd edition printing is a great gift for lovers of local history, U.S. history, illustrations and art or for people who just enjoy a compelling story.

I&M Canal Visitor Center

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at the Rialto

It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing a big family celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark’s perennial bad luck is aggravated by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that......More

It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing a big family celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark’s perennial bad luck is aggravated by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon. Bring the entire family to these enjoy Christmas Vacation and enjoy the beauty of the Rialto Square Theatre at Christmas while spending quality time with your family watching this holiday favorite. Movie tickets are $5.00 and must be purchased at the box office. They are not available online.  

Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, 60432, United States

A Charlie Brown Christas - Live on Stage

Peanuts’ timeless holiday television special comes to life with the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage will be skating into Rialto Square Theatre. This critically acclaimed holiday celebration that the whole family can enjoy brings Charlie Brown, S......More

Peanuts’ timeless holiday television special comes to life with the national tour of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage will be skating into Rialto Square Theatre. This critically acclaimed holiday celebration that the whole family can enjoy brings Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang together live on stage as they uncover the true meaning of Christmas and perform songs from the unforgettable musical score of legendary composer Vince Guaraldi. The Broadway-style production, complete with immersive sets, lighting, choreography, and colorful costumes, has sold more than 300,000 tickets over the prior holiday seasons. 

Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet, 60432, United States

The Four C-Notes Holiday Special

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin’ holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic “boys from Jersey”, PLUS your favorite holiday chart topp......More

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin’ holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic “boys from Jersey”, PLUS your favorite holiday chart toppers by artists such as Dion and the Belmonts, The Drifters, The Beach Boys, and many more!Lunch Entree: Traditional lasagna with steamed vegetable and garlic bread. Itinerary:10:45 AM   Doors open for self-guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion 11:15 AM   Group arrival for Luncheon11:30 AM   Luncheon Served   1:00 PM   Show Begins  “The Four C Notes” Holiday Special   2:30 PM   Self-guided tour of The Old Central Church  3:00 PM   Departure.  Thank you for sharing your day with us!Cost: $60 per person.Email [email protected] to be added for reservations. 

Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, 60433, United States

The Four C-Notes Holiday Special

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin’ holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic “boys from Jersey”, PLUS your favorite holiday chart topp......More

Ring in the holidays with The Four C Notes and their rockin’ holiday show! The Hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons PLUS Rock and Roll Holiday Classics! This show features the biggest hits from those iconic “boys from Jersey”, PLUS your favorite holiday chart toppers by artists such as Dion and the Belmonts, The Drifters, The Beach Boys, and many more!Lunch Entree: Traditional lasagna with steamed vegetable and garlic bread. Itinerary:10:45 AM   Doors open for self-guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion 11:15 AM   Group arrival for Luncheon11:30 AM   Luncheon Served   1:00 PM   Show Begins  “The Four C Notes” Holiday Special   2:30 PM   Self-guided tour of The Old Central Church  3:00 PM   Departure.  Thank you for sharing your day with us!Cost: $60 per person.Email [email protected] to be added for reservations. 

Jacob Henry Mansion, 20 S. Eastern, Joliet, IL, 60433, United States