Sunday picks: Don't miss the train before Wonderland Express chugs away

Posted January 01, 2017 6:15 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

Chugging away

Time is running out to see this season's Wonderland Express, the elaborately designed model train exhibit filled with miniature replicas of Chicago landmarks. It runs through Monday at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. $13; $10 seniors and kids ages 3-12; $25-$30 parking per car or van. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Monday, Jan. 2

Dreidel House

Families can celebrate Hanukkah with menorah lightings, crafts for children, complimentary doughnuts and beverages, music and more in the Dreidel House tent at Westfield Old Orchard, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. The Dreidel House is located near Macy's, in the outdoor mall's "Cube Court." Free. (847) 674-7070 or westfield.com/oldorchard. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1.

Lights in Lilacia Park

See thousands of colorful holiday lights and listen to music at the Lights in Lilacia Park at 150 S. Park Ave., Lombard. Free. (630) 620-7322 or lombardparks.com/. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Monday, Jan. 2

Concert highlights

"Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular": 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Elvis Presley tribute artists Shawn Klush, Cody Ray Slaughter, Ryan Pelton, Rick "Elvis" Saucedo. Other performers include D.J. Fontana Presley's original drummer, The Sweet Inspirations who worked as Presley's back up singers. $22-$51. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org.

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