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Tips on things to do in Lake County

PM&L Theatre Presents "A Christmas Carol," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch.

ArtWauk in Downtown Waukegan, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. ArtWauk, a monthly celebration of arts in Waukegan, showcases different art and artists at the more than 20 venues in downtown Waukegan. Explore the fine arts, theaters and restaurants in downtown Waukegan. Genesee Street, Waukegan.

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops, Gurnee Mills, daily through Dec. 24. Swing by Bass Pro Shops to see Santa's wonderland. Race friends on the slot cars, check out the remote control trucks, visit with Santa and see the new moving train. Make free crafts from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Stop by the fudge cart for free samples. Bass Pro Shops, 6112 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.

Long Grove's Holiday Weekend Festivities, daily through Dec. 24. Visitors will experience a variety of family fun throughout the village all weekend long. Enjoy activities such as the Humbug Scavenger Hunts for kids, cookie walks, snowman building, caroling, storytelling, kids' Humbug coloring contests, visits with Santa, horse and carriage rides from 1-4 p.m. and more. Historic Long Grove Village.

Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show, 6-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 3. Grab some hot chocolate and take a ride through this Lake County holiday tradition. This is Northern Illinois' largest drive-through Holiday Light Festival, which features twinkling lights, animated displays and holiday decorations. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The grounds of the Cuneo Mansion; enter off Lakeview Parkway and Route 60, Vernon Hills.

• More weekend activities can be found at VisitLakeCounty.org.

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