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

Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

The concert will feature festive favorites including “O Holy Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame” and more.

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

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.

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 Greggory is centered around live-fire cooking in an open-show kitchen with a menu that includes dishes such as bone-in prime rib, Slagel Farms rotisserie chicken and Mediterranean sea bass.

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

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

This comedy revue roasts everything from classic holiday movies to family gatherings to office parties with seasonal songs and more.

The choir’s 41st annual Christmas concerts will highlight seasonal songs, featuring virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic.

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.

The Chicago-based ensemble returns to Chamber Music on the Fox with timeless classics and works of contemporary composers.

The concert will feature members of Sinfonietta Bel Canto, Sinfonietta DuPage and guests.  

Events include visits with Santa and the Jolly Jamboree with crafts, photo ops and more.

Downers Grove Main Street Tree Lighting is Friday, Nov. 28.

Anderson’s special guest is Italian guitarist Alberto Lombardi.

The Christkindlemarket opens Friday, Nov. 21 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora.

Check out these theaters across northern Illinois that are bringing holiday classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" to life this season.

Upcoming events include Sports and Fun with Santa, Whoville Holiday and Holiday Hoedown.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 27 in 2025. Make your dinner reservations now and leave the cooking and clean up to someone else!

The historic home and grounds in Wheaton will be awash in color for the next month and beyond as Christmas at Cantigny returns Friday

Christmas at Cantigny opens for the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 21.

This holiday festival features light shows with McCormick House tours, ice skating, holiday treats, and a new, magical twist to Sunday nights.

Wander the zoo, marvel at the millions of lights and sip Elf-inspired cocktails at the Nov. 20 event.

In the third installment of the Christmas at Pemberley trilogy, two friends forge their own way in a Christmas season tale filled with music, ambition and sisterhood.

Steve Cochran and Company return Nov. 15 and The Second City's annual holiday revue is set for Nov. 20-Dec. 23 in Paramount’s Copley Theatre.

Downtown Wheaton is offering a variety of family-friendly events to celebrate the holidays this season.

Holiday events include the annual Reindeer Run, Holiday Sip & Stroll, Dinner with Santa and more!

Performances of “Hansel and Gretel” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove.

Get a sneak peak at Morton Arboretum's "Illumination: Tree Lights" holiday light show at IllumiBrew on Friday, Nov. 14.

Check out this list of national chains and locally-owned restaurants offering specials to service members on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Explore the fine wines of Italian winery Tenuta Luce as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The Soweto Gospel Choir, a 20-member South African ensemble, will perform at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn Nov. 8.

This show chronicles the amazing musical journey of the international pop star’s four-decade career from his time in Wham! through his illustrious solo career.

From Romeoville to Pontiac, you’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems you discover during your wine-sampling excursion.

Celebrate local veterans at Cantigny Park with Brew It Forward on Saturday, Nov. 8.

British guitarist Steve Hackett celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway."

Country Music powerhouse Lainey Wilson will perform on the Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Illinois State Fair

Make the end of summer more memorable by planning a getaway at a unique resort or bed & breakfast in northern Illinois

The Halloween Lights Trolley Tours run Thursday and Friday in Naperville, while the Great Midwest Train Show is Sunday in Wheaton.

Additional performers in the 2025-2026 season include the Soweto Gospel Choir, Cirque Kalabanté and many more.

The first fast-casual concept in the Bien Trucha Group will close for a rebrand Saturday, Nov. 1.