This list is not all-inclusive
DECEMBER
Dec. 6
LAKE BLUFF
Tree Lighting
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Horse-drawn carriage rides and pictures with Santa at the Historic Museum. In the evening, lighting of the tree on the Village Green. lakebluff.org
Dec. 6
NORTHFIELD
Holiday Winter Fest
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Community Center is a holiday wonderland with inflatables, crafts, sugar cookie decorating and a visit from Santa. northfieldparkdistrict.org
Dec. 7
DEERFIELD
Candy Cane Train
1-3:30 p.m.
Head to the Metra Train Station on Deerfield Road to take a trip to meet Santa. Registration is suggested. deerfieldparks.org
Dec. 7
NORTHBROOK
Home For the Holidays
performances at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The Northbrook Park District and Northbrook Symphony Orchestra invite the community to concerts in Divine Word Chapel of Techny Towers. nbparks.org
Dec. 12, 13, 14
LAKE FOREST
Annual Holiday Art Sale
6-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
Held at the Stirling Hall Art Center, the event offers residents the opportunity to find a unique gift or something for the home in a variety of mediums. cityoflakeforest.com
Dec. 31
EVANSTON
First Night
1-4 p.m. and 7 to midnight
First Night Evanston is a cultural event with music, dancing, magic, poetry and art. Activities at six venues near the Chicago Avenue and Lake Street intersection. Firstnightevanston.org
Dec. 31
GLENVIEW
Happy Noon Year Party
10 a.m. – noon
Children ages 3 to 9 don’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate. They can come to the Park Center and make crafts, play games, jump in inflatables and celebrate with a balloon drop at noon. glenviewparks.org
JANUARY 2015
Date/Time TBD
GLENCOE
Winter Carnival
Join in the fun at the Watts Ice Center — sledding, ice sculpting, games and s’mores. glencoeparkdistrict.com
Date/Time TBD
WINNETKA
Winter Carnival
If weather cooperates, enjoy the joys of snow and ice with activities such as outdoor ice skating at Hubbard Woods. winpark.org
Jan. 10
HIGHLAND PARK
Winter Fest
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Free family event with indoor activities, ice skating and hockey lessons. Live animals and activities at Centennial Ice Arena. pdhp.org
Jan. 10
NORTHBROOK
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Winter Carnival
Event celebrates the season with carnival games, face painting, contests, music and demonstrations in Meadowhill Park. nbparks.org
