Cascade Mountain...where kids ski free! One of the most popular ski resorts in the Midwest is Cascade Mountain. Located on Interstate 90/94 between Madison and Wisconsin Dells, Cascade is a large area with 47 ski trails and snow tubing. Wisconsin Dells is just 15 minutes away from Cascade, and the city of Portage is even closer. Families with children save a bundle at Cascade Mountain because kids 12 and under ski free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, go to www.cascademountain. com TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show Holiday cheer and the best holiday shopping awaits you at the TransWorld’s Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show coming to the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center from December 5-8, 2019. All you need for great holiday gifts and more will be on sale. Discover jewelry, clothing, accessories, and beauty products to highlight your style; gifts for special occasions; and much more. All are welcome (16 years old and above) to attend the Schaumburg Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show December 5-8. Kid’s day is Sunday, December 8th where 9-15 year olds are welcome with an accompanying adult. Visit www. jfashow.com and make sure to register to attend today! (See our ad on p. 3.)
Village of Arlington Heights The Holiday Season is Wonderful in Arlington Heights! Arlington Heights is the perfect holiday destination for your family. It all starts with our grand Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 29th. Great events continue with Small Business Saturday on November 30th. Come out and shop at independent and national retailers in our award-winning Downtown. And don’t forget the Rotary Santa Run on December 7th, a 5K race featuring hundreds of St. Nicks dashing through the streets. With great shopping, entertainment, and events, Arlington Heights is the place to be this holiday season! For more information, please visit www.DiscoverArlington.com!
orchestra. Cookie and punch reception between performances, as well as childcare for children under age 4. Christ Church Downers Grove (We’ve moved!) 2S361 Glen Park Rd., Lombard, IL 60148. 630654-1884. www.christchurch.us
Christ Church Spirit Village & Carolfest Christ Church Offers Free Family-Friendly Events: Spirit Village & Carolfest on December 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. is an alternative Christmas market that supports the real needs of people locally and globally. Give gifts on behalf of those on your Christmas list that will uplift and help those less fortunate. Help those in need while having a fun family day with balloons, face-painting and a petting zoo. Carol Fest is December 8 at 3:00 p.m. And 6:00 p.m., and features portions of Handel’s “Messiah” as well as songs of the Christmas season with a large choir and
13th Annual Festival of Lights Presented by the Aurora Noon Rotary Club Enjoy the magic of the 2019 Festival of Lights. Featuring a 20’ tall Dancing Christmas Tree & SINGING Reindeer. This is the largest FREE outdoor holiday light displays in Northern Illinois and is presented by the Aurora Noon Rotary Club in partnership with the City of Aurora. It is a mile long drive-through of spectacular displays. Staged at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora. Open nightly 5 to 9, Nov. 29 through Dec. 26. Freewill donations appreciated. www.aurorafestivaloflights.com
Gift Bazaar & Holiday Brunch Buffet Sunday, November 24
Rotary Club Ugly Sweater 5K Saturday, November 30
Opening Ceremony Saturday, November 30
Lunch with Santa
Saturday, December 14
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 21
Snow-Much Fun Family Night
Saturday, December 21 Food Drive | Giving Tree Santa’s Mailbox and much more!
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Wilmot Mountain Embrace Winter Family Fun at Wilmot Mountain! Traverse the slopes, take a lesson, enjoy upgraded food & beverages options at Ski Hill Grill, attend great season long events or enjoy slope side views and a hot toddy at Walt’s Tavern. Ski, snowboard and tube with us this season. 11931 Fox River Road, Wilmot, WI. www.wilmotmountain.com
Village of Lemont… Enjoy Our Holiday Scene! Brighten up your holiday season by visiting Lemont and taking a stroll all around our historic downtown as we’re “Lighting Up Lemont” this season. Our illuminating holiday decoration display includes a fun twist for the entire family this year! Loomie, an augmented reality app, features interactive games to play and allows users to create unique photos and holiday cards in seconds. Our holiday season begins with our Hometown Holiday event in our historic downtown on Saturday, December 7, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. We will be “Lighting Up Lemont” with our dazzling light display sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Association and the Village of Lemont throughout the entire season! Come and experience Lemont and Enjoy Our Holiday Scene! www.lemont. il.us/Holiday. Plainfield Park District The Plainfield Park District has several family special events planned for this fall and winter. Nov. 8: Mother Son Superhero Fun at the Prairie Activity & Rec. Ctr. (PARC) 24550 W. Renwick Rd. 6:30-8p. Nov. 30: Grinchmas on the Green, Village Green Pk., 24121 W. Chicago St. Dec. 14: Breakfast with Santa at PARC. Dec. 13-14: Journey to the North Pole, 4 Seasons Pk., 22500 Lockport St. More info & to register go to plfdparks.org. November/December 2019