5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted November 14, 2014 12:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

See “Billy Elliot” on the big screen, welcome in the holiday season at the 30th Annual Christmas Walk in McHenry, listen to music director Andrew Grams lead the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in the concert “Amer ica's Musical Treasures” and more this weekend in the suburbs. For more ideas, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Express yourself: Catch “Billy Elliot: The Musical Live,” which features a recently taped 2014 London performance of the Elton John-composed show, at select participating theaters in Batavia, South Barrington and Lincolnshire. $15-$18. See fathomevents.com for locations. 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.

Christmas Walk: Welcome in the holiday season at the 30th Annual Christmas Walk, on Green and Pearl streets and at the corner of Route 120 and Riverside Drive, in downtown McHenry. Meet Santa Claus, hear carolers and watch the tree lighting in Veterans Park Saturday; trolley rides, Santa's Workshop and more are planned for Sunday. Free. facebook.com/mchenryareadba. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.

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