Cuneo open house:

The Cuneo Mansion and Gardens hosts its first open house in conjunction with the Holiday Light Show from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. The open house will feature a visit with Santa in the Great Hall, hot chocolate, cookies, carolers, craft stations for children, tours of the mansion, door prizes, beer and wine for purchase, and more. Cost is $5 per person in addition to the $10 per car light show entrance fee. The Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is at 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Visit http://cuneomansion.org or (847) 362-3042.