Saturday, December 7th
Polar Express
Metra Station
143rd Street & Southwest Highway, Orland Park, IL
708-403-6150
All aboard the Polar Express! Take a trip to the North Pole with Santa and Mrs. Clause while listening to the Polar Express story. Register early.
11AM-3PM
Holly Days Figure Skating Exhibition
Ice Arena, 9320 South Kenton Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
708-857-5173
Come out for this FREE, festive holiday figure skating exhibition.
Santa’s Pit Stop At Sportsplex
Orland Park Sportsplex
11351 West 159th Street, Orland Park, IL
708-403-7275
The Big Guy will be making his annual stop at the Sportsplex. Bring your camera to capture a picture of your child’s visit with Santa.
9AM-12PM
Christmas Light Parade
Union-Grove Streets & Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL
708-388-5735
Street lights go off at 5:30pm sharp, then the parade starts with floats and everything lite up lasts about 1 hour. Several open houses at local merchants after the parade.
5:30-8PM
Holiday Breakfast Tea & Cookie Exchange
Blue Island Historical Society/Albee House, 13018 Maple Avenue, Blue Island, IL
708-371-8546
Our annual Holiday Breakfast Tea & Cookie Exchange is always a treat! Great for families and friends. Please bring two dozen cookies to share. Reservations required.
10AM-12PM
Winter Gift Extravaganza
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields, IL
708-481-2330
Admission FREE. Interested vendors may request an application from Irons Oaks before November 22.
2-5PM
Salt Creek Ballet’s The Nutcracker
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
Salt Creek Ballet’s magical tale of young Clara and her holiday journey features talented dancers and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score – along with waltzing flowers, giant mice, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. A delightful holiday tradition for all ages!
1PM & 5PM
Moraine Valley Chorale Merry Christmas Music
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center, Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
The Moraine Valley Chorale celebrates its 16th season performing holiday themed concert selections with a small chamber orchestra. The Chorale is a community-based choir with more than 60 members.
7:30PM
Festival Of Lights Parade
Downtown Beecher, Penfield Street, Beecher, IL
708-946-2261
Lighted parade compliments the holiday season with Santa and his sleigh bringing up the rear. Refreshments afterwards at Firemen’s Park. Line up at 5PM.
6:30PM |
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