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Christmas Carols of Olde England

Wood Dale Public Library 520 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL, United States

Have you ever wondered why most of our Christmas songs have a decidedly English Victorian feel to them? Discover the origin stories or your favorite carols while listening to some of your favorite songs!

Free
Event Series Retro Hour

Retro Hour

Helen Plum Library 411 South Main Street, Lombard, IL, United States

Enjoy retro-themed activities from the '80s and '90s. Listen to vinyl records, play retro video games, read old-school comics, or watch old cartoons. Drop-in event for grades 6-8.

Free

Presto! Holiday Concert

Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, United States

Schaumburg’s award-winning youth orchestra teams up once again with the Schaumburg Choral Programs’ excellent ensembles for a heartwarming family concert. Classical compositions, holiday pops and contemporary works will help create a harmonious, welcome break to the busy season. Shows are at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. 

$18 – $24

Winter Bonfire

Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.

Free
Event Series Christmas in the Commons

Christmas in the Commons

Village of New Lenox 1 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, United States

The Village of New Lenox is continuing its Christmas in the Commons tradition with another year of lights and holiday festivities in the Village Commons. Christmas in the Commons will be taking place on the dates listed below, so be sure to mark your calendars! Events are free with no admission ticket required.  The incredible...

Free

Living Nativity Event

All Saints Lutheran Church (Palatine) 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL, United States

Come see a reenactment of the Christmas story! Everyone is invited to pet the animals following each presentation. Refreshments provided between reenactments.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Churches with a Live Nativity.

Free

Live Nativity at Faith

Faith Lutheran Church (Aurora) 3000 Liberty Street, Aurora

This year, the spirit of Christmas will be alive at Faith, as we host our annual outdoor Live Nativity on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 PM. The journey will take you back in time to the birth of our Savior. Shepherds peacefully tend to their flocks, while Mary and Joseph look after the child in...

Campfire, Carols and Chestnuts

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Enjoy the festive season like they would have back in the day by a cozy campfire with friends and family. Enjoy hot cider or hot chocolate and try your hand at roasting chestnuts. Stroll around the island for an optional starlit hike or hang back by the fire, where caroling will take...

Free

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