calendar We’re looking ahead to holiday parades and visits with Santa — here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood
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Kick off December by attending the Oswego Christmas Walk for a parade, Santa visits and more. Also catch Seasonal Sights & Sounds in downtown Sterling on this day.
“A Christmas Carol: A Holiday Pantomime” debuts at Raue Center for the Arts. Additional shows are scheduled for Dec. 5, 11 and 12.
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The Promenade Bolingbrook hosts its annual holiday market. You can expect vendors, a tree lighting and more.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs its “Holiday Spectacular” show at 3 p.m. at Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone who celebrates!
Hanukkah ends this evening. Happy Festival of Lights to all who celebrate!
The winter solstice, or the shortest day and longest night of the year, falls on this day. It officially marks the beginning of winter.
Have you seen “Cinderella” at the Paramount Theatre yet? It’s showing through Jan. 9, 2022.
Christmas is 10 days away! Time to finish your holiday shopping and make some cookies.
Only a few more days to see “Illumination: Tree Lights” at the Morton Arboretum — the display runs through Jan. 2.
“Elf: The Musical” debuts on this day at the Egyptian Theatre. Read more about the production on P. 44.
Take a trolley around Starved Rock Country with Starved Rock Lodge’s Christmas Trolley Tour of Lights. Don’t forget to bring a blanket.
It’s national maple syrup day — celebrate accordingly with pancakes or a maple-inspired dessert.
Edith Farnsworth House in Plano offers house tours on weekends through Dec. 19. A midcentury holiday scene awaits you!
Ottawa’s Chris Kringle Market goes from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; don’t miss this shopping extravaganza.
If you celebrate, we wish you a very merry Christmas!
It’s New Year’s Eve! How are you planning to ring in 2022?
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