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Santa Paws at Hawthorn Mall

12/06/21

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa! All animals must be caged or leashe...

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The 12 Dames of Christmas Starring Angela Ingersoll at Marriott Theatre

12/06/21 - 12/07/21

Emmy-nominee Angela Ingersoll captures the voices of a dozen divas in a yul...

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Candy Cane Walk at Century Park in Vernon Hills

12/07/21

Join Park District staff on a winter GO Vernon Hills Candy Cane Walk throug...

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Waukegan History Museum Holiday Open House

12/07/21

Tour the Waukegan History Museum in Bowen Park and experience the historica...

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Win a Private Showing of a Christmas Story at Hawthorn Mall

11/26/21 - 12/08/21

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Caring Women's Connection Craft Night at Hawthorn Woods Country Club

12/08/21

Caring Women's Connection will host a craft night on Wednesday, Dec. 8 ...

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Village of Round Lake Beach Presents Supper with Santa and Craft Fair

12/08/21

The Village of Round Lake Beach presents Supper with Santa and Craft Fair. ...

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Peanuts Jazz with the Chris White Trio at Gorton Community Center

12/09/21

Enjoy the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi, better known as “the Peanu...

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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour at Genesee Theatre

Rescheduled 12/09/21

Rescheduled from 2020: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox is back, p...

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Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus Performance of the Do It Yourself Messiah at St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan

12/10/21

The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus performance of the Do It...

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Holiday Cookie Workshop in Vernon Hills

12/10/21

Preschoolers, 3-5 years, will celebrate the winter season by decorating the...

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Santa Visits at the Sawmill

12/10/21

Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill (770 Cunningham Drive) to visit Santa! ...

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Parents' Night Out at Waukegan Park District

12/10/21

Make it a date night. Drop your child off to participate in open play in...

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Holiday Pajama Party with Waukegan Park District

12/10/21

Join the holiday pajama party that includes making your own snacks, drinkin...

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2021 Holiday Open House at Reclaimed Artisans

12/10/21

Join in for the last 2021 open house shopping event. This is not the nor...

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Movie in the Barn in Hawthorn Woods

12/10/21

Let's start off the holiday season by gathering for a movie! Join in at...

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New Release Friday: The Truffle Hunters at The Lake Forest Library

12/10/21

Jump-start your weekend and see newly-released DVDs! “The Truffle ...

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Grayslake Fall Farmers Market

09/25/21 - 12/11/21

Outdoor Farmers Market featuring fall Vegetables, wine, seafood, meat, poul...

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Deer Park Cocoa Classic

12/11/21

This course is entirely on streets and paved paths. Hot Cocoa waiting for y...

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Drive-By Santa's Cottage in Mundelein

12/11/21

Santa and his helpers will be at Santa’s Cottage on December 11 and the 18 ...

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Breakfast with Santa at Viking Park in Gurnee ***SOLD OUT***

12/11/21

***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** Santa Claus is coming to Viking Park in Gur...

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Flannels and Flapjacks in Mundelein

12/11/21

Dress in your favorite flannel and come with a hungry belly for some yummy ...

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Dickens of a Holiday in Libertyville

12/11/21

It’s an exciting and festive time in Downtown Libertyville during Dic...

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Chris Isaak Holiday Tour at Genesee Theatre

12/11/21

With his silky vocals, shimmering guitar, charismatic good looks, Chris Isa...

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Santa Visits at the Sawmill

12/11/21

Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill (770 Cunningham Drive) to visit Santa! ...

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Antique Vintage Flea Market at Lake County Fairgrounds

12/11/21

Grayslake Illinois Antique Flea Market offers a fantastic variety of antiqu...

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Gingerbread House Building at Ravinia Brewing Company

12/11/21

Join Ravinia Brewing Company at their Highland Park Taproom with the w...

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Brews and Boils with The Argonaut Company at Liquid Love Brewing

12/11/21

The Argonaut Company will be joining out at Liquid LOve Brewing again Decem...

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Holiday Highlight Performance at The Tempel Lipizzans

12/11/21

Holiday Highlight Performance Bundle up and join the stallions for the ...

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New Wave Night with DJ Eternal at Black Lung Brewing

12/11/21

Join Black Lung Brewing in Round Lake Beach for some great beers and New Wa...

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Santa Visits Your Home with Grayslake

12/11/21

Would you like Santa to visit your home and bring a gift to your child? ...

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Brunch with Buddy the Elf

12/11/21

Don’t be a Cotton-Headed Ninny-Muggins, instead join us and Buddy the...

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Donuts with Santa at the Crawford Warming House

12/11/21

Visit Santa at Crawford House (817 W. Lake Street, Libertyville) and enjoy ...

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2nd Annual Gurnee Mills Holiday Market

12/10/21 - 12/12/21

Come out and support out local crafters and vendors for the 2nd Annual Holi...

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Christmas Luminary Hike at Quentin Road Baptist Church

12/10/21 - 12/12/21

Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest tra...

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Make Your Own Glass Ornaments / Icicles at Peter Patterson Glassworks

12/11/21 - 12/12/21

Make your own ornaments and/or icicles for the season. They make grea...

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The Mundelein Arts Commission Presents Car-oling 2021

12/11/21 - 12/12/21

The MAC is back with the second year of this FREE unique holiday event! San...

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“Carols Near and Far: A Global Holiday Celebration” with Bella Voce Camerata at Barrington's White House

12/12/21

oin the Bella Voce Camerata for a joyful journey around the globe...

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Chili Throwdown at Port of Blarney

12/12/21

Free tasting for participants who bring their homemade chili. Otherwise ...

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Breakfast with Santa at Gurnee American Legion

12/12/21

Come get some Pancakes and the kids can get their picture with Santa! ...

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Fox Lake Children's Holiday Party

12/12/21

Visit Lakefront Park for a fun event making ornaments, decorating cookies, ...

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PTC "Winter Winds" Band Concert at Patty Turner Center in Deerfield

12/12/21

The Deerfield Community Band will once again take to the stage as they pres...

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Santa Paws at Hawthorn Mall

12/13/21

Bring your furry friends to meet Santa! All animals must be caged or leashe...

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Waukegan History Museum After Dark Special Holiday Tour

12/13/21

The Waukegan History Museum has a special FREE holiday tour....

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Merry Christmas, Darling: Heidi Kettenring Sings Karen Carpenter at Marriott Theatre

12/13/21 - 12/14/21

Chicago’s favorite leading lady Heidi Kettenring (Wicked, Broadway in...

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55+ Monthly Mixer - Holiday Celebration in Gurnee

12/14/21

Grab your friends as our popular monthly mixers are back! Enjoy a catered ...

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Santa Calls with Gurnee Park District

12/15/21

Ho, Ho, Ho...Santa Claus is looking forward to chatting over the phone with...

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Happy Christmas at Home, U.K. Style at Lake Forest Library

Virtual 12/16/21

Join Claire Evans for a cultural tour of Christmas in Great Britain. Discov...

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Thursday Night Karaoke at The Hungry Mule

12/16/21

Get your favorite songs ready and come join in every Thursday Night for kar...

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Waukegan Chamber Holiday Party at Genesee Theatre

12/16/21

You don’t want to miss this event with the City of Waukegan Chamber o...

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Fire & Smoke Food Truck at Tighthead

12/16/21

Fire & Smoke Food Truck Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:00 ...

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Santa Visits at the Sawmill

12/16/21

Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill (770 Cunningham Drive) to visit Santa! ...

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Waukegan History Museum After Dark Special Holiday Tour

12/16/21

The Waukegan History Museum has a special FREE holiday tour....

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Virtual Visits with Santa in Libertyville

Virtual 12/16/21

Enjoy a five minute talk with Santa at the North Pole. Santa is very busy a...

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Vigneto del Bino - Pairing Dinner – Holiday Theme

12/17/21

Enjoy our Friday, December 17th Pairing Dinner with a Holiday Theme! $54.95...

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Santa Visits at the Sawmill

12/17/21

Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill (770 Cunningham Drive) to visit Santa! ...

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Decorate a Wood Ornament with Waukegan Park District

12/17/21

Nature is beautiful in the winter. Take a piece of nature with you to decor...

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The LACS LIVE at Impact Fuel Room with Demun Jones and Dusty Leigh

12/17/21

Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3d74O3X Impact Fuel Room & NTL Productions ...

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Three Dog Night at the Genesee Theatre

12/17/21

Nobody produced more Top 10 hits from 1969 to 1975 than Three Dog Night. Th...

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Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at Three Brothers Theatre

12/03/21 - 12/18/21

Santa Claus is kidnapped by Martians! Based on the 1964 movie which regu...

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Illinois Youth Dance Theatre Presents the Nutcracker at the Gorton Center

12/17/21 - 12/18/21

Illinois Youth Dance Theatre (IYDT) is pleased to present our 21st annual p...

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Polar Express Storytime Train in Libertyville

12/18/21

Don’t miss this special train ride from the Libertyville Metra Statio...

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Breakfast with Santa at Port of Blarney

12/18/21

Come ot for breakfast with Santa. Their full breakfast menu will be availab...

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Candy Canes and Cocktails at Port of Blarney

12/18/21

It's a very Merry Christmas party! Dress to impress! Wear your best ugl...

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Ruth Page's Nutcracker at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts

12/18/21

The quintessential and beloved holiday classic returns in this iconic produ...

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Vigneto del Bino - Pairing Dinner – Holiday Theme

12/18/21

Enjoy our Friday, December 18th Pairing Dinner with a Holiday Theme! $54.95...

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Drive-By Santa's Cottage in Mundelein

12/18/21

Santa and his helpers will be at Santa’s Cottage on December 11 and the 18 ...

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"How a Lipizzan Stallion Learns to Dance" Holiday Presentation at Tempel Lipizzans

12/18/21

Enjoy the festive holiday spirit in our sprawling indoor arena under heat l...

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Storytime with Santa in Antioch

12/18/21

Children will visit with Santa, make a craft, enjoy a holiday treat and hea...

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Santa Visits Shiloh Park in Zion

12/18/21

Come visit Santa December 18th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Shiloh Park. ...

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Craft Fair By Auxiliary Of Gurnee American Legion Post 771

12/18/21

GURNEE AMERICAN LEGION 771 INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR Discover ...

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Pictures with Santa at Waukegan Yacht Club

12/18/21

Get photos with Santa and enjoy the holiday festivities!...

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A Live Holiday Performance with Disney Fine Artist Trevor Carlton at Hawthorn Mall

12/18/21

Together with The Gallery of Art and Collectibles, also known as “The...

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Santa Visits at the Sawmill

12/18/21

Come to the Hiram Buttrick Sawmill (770 Cunningham Drive) to visit Santa! ...

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HolidayWauk in Waukegan

12/18/21

Fill your artistic void with the ever-extravagant monthly ArtWauk in Downto...

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Toddler Ornament Creations at Jane Addams Center in Bowen Park

12/18/21

Make memorable ornaments for the Christmas tree with your little one! Creat...

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Swimming with Santa Family Swim Night with Waukegan Park District

12/18/21

Enjoy crafts, snakcs, swimming and games. $4 residents/$6 non-residents ...

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Secret Santa Workshop in Waukegan

12/18/21

Last minute holiday shopping from artists, artisans and entrepreneurs! B...

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Pictures with Drunk Santa and Music from Better with Bacon at Side Lot Brewery

12/18/21

Grab a pint and get your annual photo with Drunk Santa & jam with ...

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Vintage Holidays in Historic Downtown Long Grove

11/20/21 - 12/19/21

Historic downtown Long Grove invites you to rediscover the magic of the hol...

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Gengel U-Cut Trees in Lake Villa

11/20/21 - 12/19/21

Balsam & Fraser Firs 6-12 ft, handmade wreaths, decorated swags & m...

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Didier Farms Christmas Trees with Tebo Evergreen

11/20/21 - 12/19/21

Tebo Evergreens is glad to be back at Didier Farms this Christmas Season. ...

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Country Bumpkin Christmas Trees in Mundelein

11/20/21 - 12/19/21

Their fresh cut Christmas Trees are scheduled to arrive the week of Novembe...

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Lindy's Breakfast with Santa

11/28/21 - 12/19/21

Lindy's Breakfast with Santa Santa is coming to Lindy's FOUR TIMES...

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A Christmas Carol at PM&L Theatre

12/03/21 - 12/19/21

The Dickens classic returns again to the PM&L stage for another holiday...

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Christmas Luminary Hike at Quentin Road Baptist Church

12/10/21 - 12/19/21

Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest tra...

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It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Presented by Improv Playhouse

12/10/21 - 12/19/21

The Dickensian tale of George Bailey, a savings and loan manager who spends...

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Breakfast With Santa at Lambs Farm

12/11/21 - 12/19/21

Ho Ho Ho! Despite his very busy schedule, Santa is making his annual trek t...

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Triple Threat Workshop at the Citadel Theatre

12/11/21 - 12/19/21

Citadel Education is excited to be back to in-person learning at the Lake F...

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Books for Beer at Wild Onion Brewery

12/15/21 - 12/19/21

Please help to support a great local nonprofit for children's literacy,...

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Christmas Luminary Hike at Quentin Road Baptist Church

12/17/21 - 12/19/21

Take your family on a Christmas adventure through a luminary-lit forest tra...

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Make Your Own Glass Ornaments / Icicles at Peter Patterson Glassworks

12/18/21 - 12/19/21

Make your own ornaments and/or icicles for the season. They make grea...

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Winter Solstice Woods Walk at Chicago Botanic Gardens

12/19/21

Celebrate the change in seasons with a peaceful, self-guided walk in McDona...

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Fa-La-La Film Fest: Elf at Gorton Community Center

12/19/21

After a baby at an orphanage crawls into Santa’s sack and is taken back to ...

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Vipers Pro Basketball VS Chicago Knights

12/19/21

Vipers Pro Basketball is a professional men's ABA basketball team locat...

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Winter Solstice Yoga Practice Zoom Class- Virtual

Virtual 12/19/21

Join Diane Capasso and the Fitness team for a late night VIRTUAL yoga pract...

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Holly Jolly Concert at Gorton Community Center

12/19/21

A great way to celebrate the season with your family! Make sure you get ...

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The Holly Jolly Concert with Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

12/19/21

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra presents a program of popular holiday carol...

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Snow Globe and Hot Coco Holiday Workshop at Dandelion Gallery and Studio

12/19/21

Join this fun Holiday Workshop for families (kids, ages 5+) making "Sn...

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Vipers Pro Basketball versus Chicago Knights at Warren High School

12/19/21

Lake County's ABA basketball team welcome the Chicago Knights. ...

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***SOLD OUT***Historic Downtown Long Grove Carriage Rides

11/20/21 - 12/20/21

Carriage rides are one of our most beloved activities during the holidays a...

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GLMV WOW! / MOB Holiday Party at White Deer Run

12/21/21

Celebrate the holidays with your peers as the GLMV Chamber of Commerce host...

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Dancenter North Presents The Magic of the Nutcracker at Genesee Theatre

12/21/21

Dancenter North's The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest, most lavi...

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Christmas Dance and Fitness Party with Waukegan Park District

12/22/21

Let's dance! Get moving with dancing and celebrating the holidays....

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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at the Citadel Theatre

Happening as planned 11/19/21 - 12/23/21

In this musical, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life`s g...

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Shiloh House Christmas in Zion

12/01/21 - 12/23/21

The Shiloh House is all decorated for the holidays and is open for self gui...

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Fa-La-La Film Fest: Christmas in Connecticut at the Gorton Center

12/23/21

While recovering in a hospital, war hero Jefferson Jones grows familiar wit...

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"Geez, I Hope that Hangover Goes Away Before Christmas" Featuring Winnie Cooper at Mickey Finn's Brewery

12/23/21

The time has come to rock the mess out of your holidays! We miss you and ca...

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Snow Globe and Hot Coco Holiday Workshop

12/23/21

Join this fun Holiday Workshop for families (kids, ages 5+) making "Sn...

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Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

11/06/21 - 12/24/21

Enjoy the Magic of Christmas! By popular demand Bass Pro continues th...

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Photos with Santa: "A Christmas Story" at Hawthorn Mall

11/19/21 - 12/24/21

"Of course! Santa. The big man. The head honcho. The connection."...

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Kroll's Farm's Christmas Trees

11/26/21 - 12/24/21

The Waukegan farm will have a variety of FRESH CUT trees including: Balsam ...

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It's Santa Photo Time at Gurnee Mills

11/26/21 - 12/24/21

It's that time of year to tell old Kris Kringle what you want for Chris...

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Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees at Valentino Vineyards

11/27/21 - 12/24/21

Fresh cut Christmas Norway spruce, hemlock hybrid and concolor firs at the ...

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Christmas Musical Light Shows

12/01/21 - 12/24/21

Daily from 6 pm till 9 pm, December 1-24. Drive up to the Antioch Bandshell...

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Find Frosty Scavenger Hunt in Antioch

12/01/21 - 12/24/21

Browse through the participating shop windows to count all the snowmen you ...

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The Tarkowski Family Light Show in Antioch

11/14/21 - 12/25/21

The Tarkowski Family Light Show 2021 animated Christmas light schedule is r...

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Commitment Day at the Health and Fitness Center- Mundelein Park District

12/27/21

Join the Mundelein Health and Fitness Center instructors and trainers to ju...

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Tuesday Trivia Night at The Hungry Mule Grill

03/16/21 - 12/28/21

Tired of playing games at home? Join in the bar area for Trivia night...

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Habitat Restoration and Stewardship Day at Volo Bog State Natural Area

12/28/21

If you enjoy working outdoors, contact the team for details. ...

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Karaoke at Mickey Finn's Brewery

04/15/21 - 12/30/21

Come on out to participate or just listen every Thursday at 8:30PM. ...

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Holiday in the Park Lights! at Six Flags Great America

11/26/21 - 12/30/21

The thrill capital of the Midwest announces Holiday in the Park at Six Flag...

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Solutions to Food Waste in Lake County- Virtual Event

Virtual 12/30/21

Food, in one form or another, comprises 20–25% of the waste stream cu...

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Grandpa's Ho-Ho Holiday Hideaway at Lindy's Landing

11/24/21 - 12/31/21

Grandpa Ho-Ho's Holiday Hideaway is taking over Lindy's Beach Club ...

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The Four C Notes at Marriott Theatre

12/31/21

Created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago&r...

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Noon Year's Eve

12/31/21

Why wait for midnight to have fun? Join in on counting down to 2022...

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It's a National Lampoon Christmas Exhibit at Volo Museum

11/24/21 - 01/01/22

Treat your family to a ‘Christmas Vacation’ they won’t fo...

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Dickens Holiday Village in Antioch

11/25/21 - 01/01/22

Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch, with life-like figur...

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Kringle's Christmas Village in Antioch

11/25/21 - 01/01/22

You can browse in awe at the dozens of oversized shadowboxes that are fille...

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NYD Pajama Brunch at Side Lot Brewery

01/01/22

Roll out of bed and tame your hangover with the SLB Brunch Menu plus Bottom...

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Waukegan Polar Bear Plunge

01/01/22

Here's a reason for freezin'! Help raise funds for individuals with...

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Gandor Family Light Show in Lake Zurich

10/09/21 - 01/02/22

Ongoing synchronized music and light shows starting after dusk during ...

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Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

11/12/21 - 01/02/22

Lightscape, the popular holiday event that sells out each year, returns to ...

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Santa's Rock N Lights Drive Thru Light Show

11/19/21 - 01/02/22

Santa's Rock N Lights is an animated drive-thru light show. You're ...

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Home for the Holidays - Lighted Christmas Trail in Zion

12/18/21 - 01/02/22

A drive-thru trail will be highlighted in Zion Park District's Shiloh P...

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How to Start or Grow a Buisness in Illinois Virtual Event

Virtual 01/04/22

Whether you're starting a new business, positioning your company for gr...

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Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge

11/28/21 - 01/05/22

As the temperature drops, escape to the warmth of Snowland at Great Wolf Lo...

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Holiday Adventures with Waukegan Park District

12/22/21 - 01/05/22

Take a break from school but not from friends and fun! Join one or more of ...

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Dungeons and Dragons: Waterdeep Adventures Virtual Event

Virtual 01/05/22

Join in on an extended campaign in the Forgotten Realms! Adventure awa...

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Six Flags Holiday in the Park Lights! Drive-Thru Experience

12/03/21 - 01/09/22

The theme park will offer a drive-thru version of its holiday celebrat...

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Kiss Me, Kate at Marriott Theatre

11/17/21 - 01/16/22

Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/d...

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Nature Platoon Veterans Art Exhibition at the Brushwood Center

11/14/21 - 01/22/22

Spending time in nature is a powerful practice for mental and physical well...

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Alpine Biergarten at Buffalo Creek Brewing Co.

11/26/21 - 03/20/22

The magic of the Alpine Biergarten returns Thanksgiving weekend with i...

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Ansel Adams: Early Works

11/17/21 - 03/27/22

Famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was overwhelmingly inf...

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Marked By the Sea: Tattoos in the U.S. Navy at National Museum of the American Sailor

05/28/21 - 12/31/22

Discover the history of tattoos with one-of-a-kind artifacts and artwork, a...

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Stars on Parade in Mundelein

08/17/20 - 08/31/25

A series of 15 fiberglass star sculptures have each been transformed by a d...

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