HAWTHORN WOODS MOVIES IN THE BARN-THE GRINCH: December 13
LOCATION: The Village Barn, 1 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL
TIME: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Start off the holiday season with The Grinch! Head to the Village Barn at 6:30 p.m. for a craft and settle in for the feature presentation at 7:00 p.m. Holiday pajamas are encouraged. Everyone will receive one free bag of popcorn at this event.
MORE INFO: https://www.vhw.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=1202
DICKENS OF A HOLIDAY: December 14
LOCATION: Downtown Libertyville
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: Festivities include photos with Santa in Cook Park, Children’s Holiday Shoppe at Petranek’s Pharmacy, Victorian Tea at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, and Ansel B. Cook Museum Tours.
MORE INFO: https://mainstreetlibertyville.org/events/libertyville/dickens-of-a-holiday/
DEER PARK COCOA CLASSIC 5K RUN/WALK: December 14
LOCATION: Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park, IL
TIME: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
COST: $36.99 early bird registration; $60 after December 5
DESCRIPTION: All registered runners receive a Finisher Mug and Hot Chocolate at the finish line.
MORE INFO: https://allcommunityevents.com/cocoaclassic
PERFORMATHON HOLIDAY CONCERT AND OPEN HOUSE: December 14
LOCATION: David Adler Cultural Center, Libertyville, IL
TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Join the Adler Center's young musicians for a day of holiday performances, festive goodies, and s'mores around the bonfire as they raise funds for student scholarships and make spirits bright! The annual marathon recital culminates in a holiday sing-a-long at 7 pm. All are welcome.
MORE INFO: https://www.visitlakecounty.org/EventDetails?EventID=25085
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: December 14
LOCATION: Crawford House, 817 Lake St., Libertyville, IL
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
COST: $12; Children 2 & under $3
DESCRIPTION: Shhh! Guess what? Santa is sneaking away from the North Pole just long enough to have breakfast with you! Breakfast will be served and kids can get pictures with Santa. All attending must register in advance.
MORE INFO: http://libertyvillesportscomplex.com/132/Events
SING-ALONG MESSIAH: December 15
LOCATION: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL
TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COST: $20; $15 for seniors and students
DESCRIPTION: The community and Voices in Harmony join their voices with Handel’s great masterwork. It is presented with a 25-piece orchestra, excellent soloists and projections of beautiful calligraphy by Timothy Botts. The McHenry County College Chorus will supplement the on-stage choir.
MORE INFO: http://www.rauecenter.org/upcoming-event/sing-along-messiah-with-voices-in-harmony/
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, A HOLIDAY PANTOMIME: December 21, 22, 27, 28, 29
LOCATION: Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, IL
TIME: December 21, 27, 28 at 7:00 p.m.; December 21, 22, 29 at 2:00 p.m.
COST: $29
DESCRIPTION: Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and Tiny Tim in this interactive, fun, family-friendly, participatory show! Experience the classic and heartwarming story in a way you never have before! Sage on Stage's "A Christmas Carol" is a co-production between Raue Center and Sage Studio.
MORE INFO: http://www.rauecenter.org/upcoming-event/a-christmas-carol/
FOX RIVER GROVE NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: Dec. 31, Jan. 1
LOCATION: Avante Banquet Hall, 1050 Northwest Hwy., Fox River Grove, IL
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
COST: $135 per person
DESCRIPTION: Dinner, Tony Ocean Band, Dancing, and More with a Roaring 20’s Theme! Your reservation includes hors d’oeuvres, 5 hours premium bar, 4 course dinner (soup, salad, filet and lobster entrée, dessert, and unlimited wine), balloon drop, and champagne toast.
MORE INFO: https://www.foxrivergrove.org/egov/documents/1574876750_82344.pdf