Catch tree show at Morton Arboretum

Morton Arboretum

The following events are scheduled to take place at the Morton Arboretum, on Route 53 at I-88 in Lisle. For more details including admission rates, see mortonarb.org.

• “Holiday Trees,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through December, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in January. Indoor display of trees decorated by professional artists and designers along with the Arboretum's very own botanical arrangers. The Arboretum Tree is the tallest at 14 feet, featuring dried leaves in wine and fiery orange, some coated in gold coloring; bird feathers, ribbons, ornaments and more. Visitor Center.

• Yule Log Hunt, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 26. Follow the clues around the Arboretum and be the first to reach the Yule Log. After it's found, everyone returns for a log-sawing celebration, bonfire and singing by the Frozen Robin carolers in their Victorian costumes. Dress for hiking and cold weather. All ages. Visitor Center area.

• Semiannual Clearance Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 31. Shop for bargains on holiday treasures, apparel, books, home decor, jewelry and more.

• Rent a pair of snowshoes from the Visitor Center (rental is $8 for up to three hours, limited quantities) or bring your own cross-country skis to trek to areas not available during warmer months. Snowshoeing allowed only when there is 4 inches or more of snow on the ground. All ages, rentals at Visitor Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed New Year's Day.

Chicago Botanic Garden

The following activities are scheduled at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org.

• Wonderland Express. See 750,000 lights and holiday beauty outside. Inside, at the Regenstein Center, see 10,000-square-foot exhibition of miniature trains wind over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls, and through more than 80 mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks. Tickets on sale via Ticketmaster and on site. Adults: $10 nonmembers, $8 members; children ages 3 to 12 and seniors over age 62: $8 nonmembers, $6 members; children 2 and under: free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Jan. 3. More details online.

Flea markets, antique shows

• Wolff's Indoor Flea Market, 1775 N. Rand Road, Palatine (old Menard's store), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $1, 50 cents for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Call (847) 524-9590 or visit wolffs.com.

• Chicagoland Premier Antique Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, DuPage Expo, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. zurkopromotions.com.

• Grayslake Antique Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission $6; free parking. zurkopromotions.com.

• Wheaton Antique Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton. Admission $5. Early buyer, $15, for admission starting at 6 a.m. zurkopromotions.com.

• Chicagoland Premier Antique Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, DuPage Expo, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. zurkopromotions.com.

• Wheaton Antique Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton. Plus Holiday Creators Market. Admission $5. Early buyer, $15, for admission starting at 6 a.m. zurkopromotions.com.