Here are our top five favorite events for you and your family to enjoy this weekend! Get out there and make some memories!
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Naperville Santa House
December 1-22 in Naperville
Now in its 16th year, Santa House, presented in 2017 by Woody Buick GMC, is a favorite tradition in downtown Naperville, where the pavilion at the corner of Jackson Ave. and Webster Street is magically transformed into Santa’s Naperville headquarters, hosting visiting hours with Santa for children and families. Free — photos $8 or two for $15.
Kenosha HarborHoliday International Market & Festival
December 2 in Kenosha
Kenosha HarborHoliday is a collaborative event combines the Civil War Museum’s Victorian Christmas, Kenosha Public Museum’s International Holiday, Winter HarborMarket, and more. A combination of indoor and outdoor events offering fun and food for the entire family, plus holiday shopping!
Its a Wonderful Life – Oil Lamp Theater
December 1-24,27-31 in Glenview
Oil Lamp Theater invites you to kick off the holiday season with their presentation of Joe Landry’s It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play. This heartwarming classic is a show within a show. It’s December 24, 1946 in Studio A at WBFR Radio, and a cast of six actors is preparing to present It’s a Wonderful Life live to the listening audience.
Winter Challenge – Schaumburg Township District Library
December 1 – January 31 in Schaumburg
All ages are invited to participate in the Winter Challenge by reading books and completing activities. Earn a badge for signing up, and one for each completed activity. Free.
“Skating in the Park” at MB Financial Park
December 1 – February 25 in Rosemont
The parks’ great lawn will be transformed into an NHL-sized, outdoor skating rink where visitors can skate under breathtaking lights for a magical experience this holiday season. It is fun for the whole family!
This week’s Friday Fun Five is sponsored by “Des Plaines Park District”.
Don’t miss the Des Plaines Park District’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival this weekend. Santa will be there Saturday and Sunday. There will be entertainment for kids and families for all ages.
