November Events & Activities
Nov . 25-26 , Dec 1-3 , Dec . 8-10 , Dec . 15-17 A Christmas Carol Medinah : 630-258-3293 overshadowed . org 900 Foster Ave . This must-see family tradition marks the beginning of Overshadowed ’ s 2016-2017 season . A Christmas Carol is a delightfully reimagined take on Dickens ' enduring classic . Join us as Scrooge visits the Overshadowed Theatre , where the audience will be surrounded by magical ghosts , Festive cheer , and of course ... snow ! Scrooge ' s story of redemption remains as powerful and uplifting as it ever was . $ 14-20 . See our ad on page 23 .
Nov . 25 - 26 , 11:30am-3:30pm Science Cornucopia Rockford : 815-963-6769 www . discoverycentermuseum . org / component / rseventspro / event / 1474-science-cornucopia Discovery Center Museum , 711 N . Main St . Experiment with cranberry chemistry , engage in fruitcake physics , and find out what happens to whipped cream when it ’ s dropped into liquid nitrogen ! Included with Discovery Center admission . $ 8 .
Nov . 25 , 7pm A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Glen Ellyn : 630-942-4000 www . atthemac . org McAninch Arts Center , 425 Fawell Blvd . A mean-spirited old man , a poor but optimistic clerk and three visiting ghosts join forces to take us on a magical journey and show us the true meaning of the holiday season . Youth : $ 12 Adults : $ 15 .
Sat . & Sun ., Nov . 26 – Dec . 18 East Troy Railroad Christmas Train Rides East Troy , WI : www . easttroyrr . org / christmas-train . html East Troy Railroad Museum , 2002 Church St . Take your family on a magical ride from our depot to Santa ’ s Workshop , where children visit Santa , enjoy cookies , hot chocolate , and a take-home a craft . Trains depart on the hour from 9am-2pm . Reservations required . See our ad on page 10 .
Nov . 26 , 11am-1pm Imagination Studio : Body Art Kenosha WI : 262-653-4140 bit . ly / KPMStudio Kenosha Public Museum , 5500 First Ave . Do you like to draw , paint , sculpt ? Come be creative at our young artists studio . Free .
Nov . 26 - Dec . 18 , Sat . & Sun . 12-4pm Santa ’ s FROZEN Village in Downtown Antioch Antioch : 847-395-2233 www . AntiochChamber . org 882 Main St . Children enjoy meeting Santa and his FROZEN Friends for photo ops , plus they all receive presents ! $ 5 / person . Bring a camera and take all the photos you ’ d like !
Nov . 26 , 1-3pm Celebrate The Season Roselle : 630-529-1641 ext . 381 www . roselle . lib . il . us Roselle Public Library District , 40 S . Park St . Wendy Morgan and her music bring joy to all ages for the holiday season ! Refreshments served . Santa and the Rose Queen visit at 2pm . Children under 8 must be with an adult . Please ‚ no strollers allowed .
Nov . 26 , 3-9pm Stroll on State-Holiday Celebration 2016 Rockford : 800-521-0849 www . gorockford . com / strollonstate / Downtown Rockford , E . State St . “ Merry and Bright : a downtown holiday ” returns with Stroll on State ! Plenty of activities to do , decorations to see , and delicious food to eat at this event to celebrate the holiday season downtown . Free .
Nov . 26 , 7-9pm Fall Radio Play Series Oswego : 630-554-1010 www . limelighttheatrecompany . org Little White School Museum , 72 Polk St . It ’ s a tough life inside the squared circle , as a pair of brothers find out in this Limelight original , inspired by classic film noir boxing pictures . $ 8 adults , $ 6 students / seniors .
Nov . 26 - Dec . 4 , 8pm-3pm “ A Christmas Survival Guide ” Crystal Lake : 815-356-9212 www . facebook . com / events / 1754864008092017 Raue Center For The Arts , 26 N Williams St . Armed with a copy of “ A Christmas Survival Guide ” and an optimistic attitude , the characters charge into an urban holiday landscape searching for the true essence of Christmas . Filled with comedy , poignancy , and traditional songs . Tickets start at $ 32.50 with fees .
Nov . 27 , 30 & Dec . 1 Country Christmas & Dessert with Santa Glenview : glenviewparks . org The Grove , 1421 Milwaukee Ave . Decorate the Christmas tree , make crafts and take a pleasant walk to the Redfield Estate to enjoy refreshments , decorate cookies and visit with Santa . Space is limited and registration is necessary .
Nov . 27 , 2 & 5pm Rabbi Joe Black and the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Chicago : 847-675-4800 www . oldtownschool . org Old Town School of Folk Music , 4544 N . Lincoln Ave . Launch the Hanukkah season with “ Eight Nights of Joy ” --an exuberant synthesis of Rabbi Black ’ s original songs with the creative genius of Chicago ’ s own klezmer Big Band . $ 25 / adult , $ 20 / kids .
Tues . -Fri ., Nov . 29 – Dec . 23 Santa ’ s Magical Trolley Express Evanston & Naperville : www . santasmagicaltrolley . com A delightful , interactive holiday show . Take an exciting trolley ride with Mrs . Claus to Santa ’ s North Pole workshop , where you ’ ll meet Santa and his Elves . 90 minute tours 9am-6:30pm .
Nov . 29-30 , Dec . 1-2 , 6-9 , 13-16 , 20-23 Antioch North Pole Express Trains Antioch : 847-395-2160 , www . antioch . il . gov / specialevents Antioch Metra Station . The 3.5 hour round-trip excursion to the “ North Pole ” to see Santa and his elves . Wear your pajamas !
Nov . 30 - Feb . 11 , 2017 The Snow Queen Chicagoland area : 630-932-1555 www . absproductions . com Playing at various theaters throughout the Chicagoland area , AlphaBet Soup Productions , Professional Theatre for Young Audiences , proudly presents THE SNOW QUEEN ! $ 8.50 General Admission , $ 7.50 for Groups .
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