Santa Claus is comin' ... to Long Grove
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Mr. Claus goes to Long Grove
Santa Claus will leave the elves in charge of his workshop as he drops in on the historic village of Long Grove for some holiday fun. The man in red will begin his visit outside of the Long Grove Apple Haus, where the village's decorated holiday tree stands. Then Mr. Claus will take a jolly stroll through town, chatting with visitors and listening to the holiday wishes of youngsters.
1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 21, in historic Long Grove, near Routes 83 and 53, Long Grove. Free. (847) 634-0888 or longgroveonline.com.
A concert for a cause
The Green Oaks Holiday Chorus presents its 20th annual concert, "Sounds of the Season," to benefit the PADS homeless shelter of Lake County. The evening consists of choral music, holiday carols and a sing-along.
7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. Free admission, but donations to PADS will be appreciated. For information, call Nancy at (847) 362-3809 or Kristie at (847) 362-5144.
'The Living Light'
The Fourth Street United Methodist Church presents "The Living Light," a Christmas show featuring actors, musicians and singers, telling the tale of the Nativity.
10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Fourth Street United Methodist Church, 551 S. Fourth St., Aurora. Free, but donations are appreciated. (630) 897-5257.
$10 and under
'Prince' Rick's tribute to 'The King'
Elvis Presley impersonator Rick Saucedo, who refers to himself as "The Prince of Rock 'n' Roll," presents a musical tribute to "The King" of rock 'n' roll.
7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $5. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Christmas is on its way
Kids ages 4 and older can read stories, make crafts, have a snack and imagine how the animals might be celebrating the holidays during the Can Bear-ly Wait for Christmas event.
2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Fullersburg Woods, 3609 Spring Road, Oak Brook. $2 per child. Reservations are required. Youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. (630) 850-8110 or dupageforest.com.
Classic Dickens
See "A Christmas Carol," an adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas novel about an elderly miser who has a change of heart when he's visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, and 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Drury Lane Oak Brook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $9. Note: Special breakfast buffet packages can be added for $17-$19. (630) 530-8300 or drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Just a swingin'
Willowbrook Ballroom hosts its Sunday Night Swing Dance with complimentary swing lessons. Dancers are invited to dress in vintage attire. No jeans or gym shoes are allowed.
7:30 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Dec. 21, at Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Complimentary swing lessons run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open dancing follows. $10. (708) 839-1000.
Everything old is new again
Turn some old antiques into new treasures as you browse through the items at the Wheaton Antique Market. Dealers will sell country furniture, primitives, garden collectibles, decorator items, jewelry and more.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Admission $5; free for children younger than 16. Free parking. (715) 526-9769. Visit zurkopromotions.com or dupagecountyfair.org.