5 events for $5 (or less): Get in holiday spirit with 'It's a Wonderful Life'

Posted December 17, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Angel wings

Frank Capra's classic 1946 Christmas film “It's a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and more is screened twice at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. $5. (847) 234-6060 or gortoncenter.org. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20

All aglow

Time is running out to catch The Tarkowski Family Light Show, a holiday display synchronized to music, at 1256 Bradford Lane, Antioch. Free admission, but be aware that weekends are busier than weekdays. visitlakecounty.org/EventDetails?EventID=25195. 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Wednesday, Dec. 25

Winter fun

Take a lamplight tour of the historic Gregg House and enjoy games, crafts, treats and more as part of Snow Much Fun at Veterans Memorial Park, 55 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Free admission. (630) 969-8080 or westmontparks.org. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21

Holiday galleries

Stroll through art exhibits, hear musicians and see ice sculpting as part of a special HolidayWauk version of the ArtWauk in downtown Waukegan near 140 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Free admission. (847) 599-2500 or waukeganil.gov. 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21

Caroling we go

Raise your voice along with others in a lovely restored home as part of a “Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long” at Barrington's White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. $5. (224) 512-4291 or barringtonswhitehouse.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22

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