Have brunch with Santa at Birch River Grill
Get full and get culture all in one day with Birch River Grill's brunch with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, followed by a viewing of "A Christmas Carol" at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. The ticket price for both is $40 adults, $17 for kids 15 and under, and $10 children 4 and under.
The Birch River Grill is at 75 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, and the theater is at 111W. Campbell St. in Arlington Heights. Call the Birch River Grill at (847) 427-4242 or the theater at (847) 577-2121.
Brunch for the holidays
Mini-crab cakes, quiche and chicken satay says home for the holidays at Red Bar Winery and Bistro. The establishment is hosting a brunch from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, prior to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's Home for the Holidays concert. Brunch is $30. Concert tickets are sold separately. Advanced reservations required.
Red Bar Winery and Bistro is at 74 S. Grove Ave., Elgin. Call (847) 695-1659.
Kids free at Koi
Parents who need to save money around the holidays can take their children to Koi, where kids 12 and under eat free. Children can choose from a select menu that includes crispy shrimp with sweet-and-sour sauce, wonton strips with chicken wings, chicken fried rice and lo mein noodles. One adult entree must be purchased with a maximum of four kids per table.
The offer is available through Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Koi, 624 Davis St., Evanston. Call (847) 866-6969 or koievanston.com.