Holiday happenings

Today

People's Resource Center sponsors it's a Hope and Holly Luncheon starting with a champagne reception at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Harry Caray's Ballroom inside the Westin Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Lunch and program begin at 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $75; $67.50 each for a table of 10. Info: (630) 384-1346.

Thursday 1

Naperville Garden Club's Cup of Cheer Housewalk is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2. Visit four homes in Naperville and the Holiday Market at North Central College's White Activities Center, 328 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets: $35 and $55. Free admission to Holiday Market on Friday afternoon. Info: napervillegardenclub.com.

• Christmas Memories takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, through Monday, Dec. 31, except Dec. 25 and 26, at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. The house is decked in ornaments and greens, holiday treats bake in the wood-burning oven, Visitors can discover the origins of holiday foods, cards, decorated trees, and other traditions. Free. Info: (630) 876-5900.

• Farmhouse at Dusk takes place from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, to Monday, Jan. 2, except Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1, at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. Tour the house by lamplight and discover what life on an 1890s farm was like after the sun set. All ages. Free. Info: (630) 876-5900.

Friday 2

The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale performs Wintersong concerts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at College Church, 335 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton. Tickets: $18 adults, $15 students and seniors 62 and older through Dec. 1; $20 and $17 after. Info: gewchorale.org or (630) 415-3066.

• A Jolly Old St. Nicholas Concert is 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, 1099 S. York St., Elmhurst. First-person history performer Terry Lynch presents St. Nicholas, a precursor of Santa Claus celebrated in many European countries, and Elmhurst's own Damenchor (women's chorus) and Männerchor (men's chorus) perform German carols that the audience can join in singing. Children encouraged to wear their pajamas. Free. Reservations required: elmhursthistory.org or (630) 833-1457.

• Holiday Music and Dinner Gala is 6 to 9:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Butterfield Country Club, 2800 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. Cost: $125. Supports Trinity Services' mission to help individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Info: (815) 717-3750 or trinity-services.org.

• Warrenville Holly Days takes place 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Warren Avenue and Tracy Place, Warrenville. Santa parade, tree-lighting, entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides and hot chocolate. Free. Info: warrenvilleparks.org or (630) 393-7279.

• Carol Stream Tree-Lighting is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Carol Stream Town Center, 500 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Santa, tree-lighting, caroling, games, refreshments. Free. Info: (630) 665-7050 or carolstream.org.

• Wheaton College Christmas Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3, at Edman Chapel, Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Hours: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $15. Info: (630) 752-5010.

• A live radio drama brings to life "A Wonderful Life" at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2 to 4 and 9 to 11, at Gallery Theater, 203 Turner Court (the lower part of the Gallery 200 building), West Chicago. Tickets: $14 adults, $12 seniors. Reservations recommended: (630) 234-5919 or GalleryTickets@aol.com.

• A Festival of Lessons and Carols begins at 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel at Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Free. Info: (630) 617-5186 or elmhurst.edu.

Ongoing

Christkindlmarket Naperville runs Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 24 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 19 to 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Food, beverages and gifts. Free admission. Info: napersettlement.org or www.christkindlmarket.com/naperville/.

• Naper Lights continues from 5 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 24 (5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18) at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Stroll Naper Settlement grounds for a holiday celebration. Free. Info: (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org.

• Cosley Zoo Festival of Lights is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Twinkling light displays, Christmas tree sales, hot chocolate and holiday gifts. Open 9 a.m. to noon Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Free admission. Info: cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

• Aurora Festival of Lights runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Dec. 26 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora. Drive through more than a mile of animated displays including gigantic snowflakes, Santa's Toy Factory and holiday trains. Free. www.aurorafestivaloflights.com.

• Lights on Jahns takes place Sunday, Nov. 27, to Jan. 4 at 1935 Jahns Ave., Wheaton. Thousands of LED lights dance to music. Hours: 6 to 11 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Free. Info: (630) 551-5259 or lightsonjahns.com.

• Holiday Wish Tree is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Visit the Wild Side Gift Shop at the zoo, purchase an ornament from the Holiday Wish Tree that lists a gift for your favorite animal and the zoo does the shopping. Info: cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

• Christmas Tree Lane is Sunday, Nov. 27, to Saturday, Dec. 3, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Gather with Scout group, friends, co-workers or family to decorate at holiday tree. Cost: $45. Info: cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

• Santa's Craft Corner is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Cost: $5 per family; $3 for a printed photo with Santa. Info: cosleyzoo.org or (630) 665-5534.

• Santa @ the Settlement is 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 17, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cost: $13 to $15, free for children younger than 1. Info: napersettlment.org.

• Martin Mitchell Mansion Holiday Tours are offered through Dec. 21 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hours: 3 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 18; 3 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 to 21. Cost: $5. Info: napersettlement.org.

• Wheaton Carriage Rides are offered noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3 through Dec. 17 at Martin Memorial Plaza, Front and Main streets, Wheaton. Visit with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: downtownwheaton.com or (630) 682-0633.

• Wheaton's Holiday Stroll takes place 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the downtown. Downtown businesses offer treats, activities and promotions.Ice carving demonstrations at the Martin Mitchell Plaza, Front and Main streets. Traveling Christmas carolers. Free. Info: downtownwheaton.com.

• Santa House is open for children to tell their Christmas wishes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec . 3 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Martin Mitchell Plaza, Main and Front streets, Wheaton. Free. Info: downtownwheaton.com.

• Santa House in Lombard is open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, and Friday through Sunday, Dec. 16-18, at Lilicia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Train rides. Free. Info: lombardparks.org.

• Holiday Lights are on 4:30 to 9;30 p.m. daily through Jan. 2, at Lilicia Park, 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Free. Info: lombardparks.org.