The Edith Farnsworth House will host a Merry Take & Make event on Saturday, Dec. 20.

The Rialto Square Theatre will host

Christmas Wizards will pay homage to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra at a holiday concert Dec. 20 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

It's the last chance to shop for unique goods at Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market and get your holiday scares on at Insanity Haunted House!

Salt Creek Ballet will have several performances of 'The Nutcracker' this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

The Dixon Historic Theatre will screen "White Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 19.

Celebrate the New Year at these exciting events in northern Illinois.

This week's announcement of Mattel, Inc., joining Bradley's development of an indoor waterpark in the area of Interstate 57 and Northfield Square mall has the region thinking of its impact.

Drive or stroll through these magnificent holiday light displays in Kane County.

The tours run on select days through Dec. 15.

The Second City's "Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire" is playing at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora through Dec. 23.

Taylor Swift tribute Taylorville will perform at The Dixon Historic Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Singer Chris Isaak and the Joliet American Legion Band will perform at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre this weekend.

Tour La Salle's Hegeler Carus Mansion and Ottawa's Reddick Mansion during holiday open houses this weekend.

The DuPage Symphony Orchestra will present two holiday concerts on Sunday, Dec. 14 in Naperville.

Pinz Entertainment Center in Yorkville will host "The Grinch" and "Elf" trivia on Friday, Dec. 12.

The Plano confectioner's holiday-themed candies include peppermint bark, mint chocolate bars, chocolate shaped Santas and more.

Experience a Victorian Christmas as the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa.

Families can meet Santa's reindeer and get photos with the magical animals at the Christmas Town event, which runs through Dec. 23 on select dates.

Three local businesses were named as favorite Bar/Tavern in the 2025 Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Enjoy brunch with Santa, holiday parties, Christmas Day brunch, New Year's Eve celebration and much more at this classic Lake Geneva resort.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

Check out holiday themed bars at locations around the suburbs, including Oak Brook, Naperville, St. Charles, South Elgin and more.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

Local restaurants are adding seasonal flair to their cocktail menus for the holidays.

Owner Jason Krapausky, a longtime Wheaton resident, says his is the only 100% NA bottle shop in Illinois outside of the city of Chicago.

The planned indoor waterpark in Bradley has a commitment from Mattel, a nationally recognized producer of youth- and family-based toys, games and movies.

Port Barrington's Arctic Winter Bar features live music, heated barn and seasonal craft cocktails through Feb. 1.

Limited edition 2025 Shorewood Holiday Market mugs will be available for purchase.

The holiday season is getting a spirited new twist with the debut of Captain Santa’s Pop-Up Bar, opening Dec. 4 at Pier 91 in Port Barrington, located at 99 Kazimour Drive in Port Barrington.

Enjoy food and drink specials at 18 participating restaurants in downtown Glen Ellyn.

The Dixon Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 5.

Oswego's Christmas Walk is set for 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in downtown Oswego.

The Geneva Christmas Walk begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The Shorewood Holiday Market kicks off the season on Friday, Dec. 5 and continues through Saturday, Dec. 6.

Stage 212 will host three performances of 'Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue to Benefit the Auditorium' this weekend.

Elmhurst's Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day is Saturday, Dec. 6 at City Centre Plaza.

The two beloved holiday events return to Geneva the first weekend of December.

The event begins each year with the tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa at Santa’s Village, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band and more.

More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants on Saturday, Dec. 6.

The beloved Chris Kringle Market runs through Dec. 21.

Timber Lake Playhouse is excited to share a major update to its 2026 summer lineup: The hit musical "Les Misérables" will return to the TLP stage June 12–28, 2026.

The annual holiday event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Celebrate the holiday season at these charming, family-friendly events.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

Check out the shows and live performances at venues like the Rialto Square Theatre, Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center for the Arts, Egyptian Theatre and more!

The Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sale kick off Friday, Nov. 28.

Make plans to spend a day exploring the historic city of Galena during the holiday season.

Celebrations in Montgomery, Oswego, Plano and Sandwich will help you get into the holiday spirit Friday through Sunday.

The McHenry Outdoor Theater and Star 105.5 are joining forces to help the new Kids in Need Secret Santa program meet demand this holiday season.