Oaklee's Family Guide November/December 2016 | Page 19

December Events & Activities
Dec. 1, 10am-noon
Senior Stroll

Dec. 3, 6pm dinner, 7:30pm radio play
Christmas Time’s A Comin’ Dinner Theatre

Saint Charles: 630-232-5980 www.kaneforest.com
Barbara Belding Lodge Brewster Creek Forest Preserve, 6N921
Rte. 25. Holiday gathering. Bring a dish to pass. Share food, fellowship & festivities at this annual Senior Stroll tradition. Free.

Rolling Meadows: 847-255-5510 www.communitychurchrm.
com
Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Rd.
Take time out from the season’s hustle and bustle to go
back to the good ‘ole days with a themed country style
Christmas dinner and radio play. Limited seating for dinner,
advance tickets only: $28. Play only available at the door:
$15.

Dec. 1
Old Navy’s Storytime ~ Weather or not, It’s snowing

Mt. Prospect: www.randhurstvillage.com/events/free-story-timeold-navy/
Old Navy Randhurst Village, 1015 N. Elmhurst Rd. Please join
us for our storytime. December’s Theme is “Weather or not it’s
snowing” Fun stories about all types of weather. Free.

Dec. 2, 8-10pm
Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise Christmas

Dec. 2-4, 9-12 & 14-23 Open to Public
Naperville Park District Santa House

Glen Ellyn: 630-942-4000 www.atthemac.org
McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd. Five-time Grammy
Award-winning Country music singer Wynonna Judd’s sultry,
crooning voice and the artistry of her band The Big Noise,
makes for a perfect paring. NPR. $89 | Gold Circle $99.

Naperville: 630-848-5000 www.napervilleparks.org
Naperville Riverwalk, Jackson & Webster Ave. Don’t miss this
unique opportunity to visit Santa this year! Free admission,
photos $8 each or two for $15. Pre-register for Special Needs
Night: Dec 6-8; Military Night/First Responder Families: Dec 13;
Pet Night: Dec 12. See our ad on page 26.

Dec. 3, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2017
The Polar Express Train Ride

Dec. 2, 10:30-11am
Story Time at Creek Bend Nature Center

Chicago: www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com
Chicago Union Station, 500 W. Jackson Blvd. Powered by
Amtrak, the journey runs daily through Jan. 1 (no trips on
Christmas Day). Ticket includes a souvenir hot chocolate
tumbler and sleigh bell. Wear your pajamas for the ride!

Saint Charles: 630-444-3190 www.kaneforest.com
Creek Bend Nature Center LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700
Dean St. Library staff bring books, finger plays, songs, and more
for ages infant through age 5. Please register. Free.

Dec. 3, 10 & 17
Santa Checks In at Swissôtel Chicago 2016

Dec. 2, 6-10pm
Geneva Christmas Walk 2016

Chicago: 312-268-8235 www.swissotel.com/chicago
Swissotel Chicago, 323 East Upper Wacker Dr. See Santa in his
suite at The Swissôtel Chicago, with an elegantly-appointed
dinner table, 12 magnificent Christmas trees, Santa’s helpers,
and special guests. Check website for dates and times. Free.

Geneva: 630-232-6060 www.genevachamber.com/christmas_walk.
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Downtown Geneva, Third & Main St. Santa Lucia arrives and
Santa makes his Geneva debut brought by horse-drawn carriage to his Gingerbread House. Enjoy carolers, the Great Tree
lighting, roasted chestnuts, Swedish cookies, an old-fashioned
candy cane pull, and holiday shopping. Free.

Dec. 3 - 9
Illinois Resident Discount Days at Adler Planetarium

Chicago: www.adlerplanetarium.org
Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Countless galaxies,
unfathomable distances, exploding stars, diamond planets,
black holes, there’s no way around it, space is freaking awesome! Come learn more at the Adler Planetarium!

Dec. 2, 6-9pm
Parents’ Night Out

Naperville: www.ymcachicago.org/kroehler/formembers
Kroehler Family YMCA, 34 S Washington St. Enjoy an evening
out while the kids have fun with us! Pizza, crafts, games, snack
& movie. Ages 1-13. Must register. $20/mbrs; $40/non-mbr.

Dec. 3, 9am-1pm
Santa Hustle Chicago 5K

Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30pm
Family Fun Night

Chicago: www.santahustle.com/chicago
Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr. Jingle all the way
through the course with candy and cookies, festive music,
creative Christmas images, and so much more. Dri-fit half-zip
along with Santa Hat and Beard and 5K FINISHER MEDAL!

Lake Zurich: www.ymcachicago.org/foglia/formembers
Foglia YMCA, 1025 N Old McHenry Rd. Family Nights on the 1st
Friday of every month. Activities include open pool time, art
and crafts, family fitness, games, and so much more.

Dec. 3, 9am-12pm
Western Suburbs Jingle Bell Run

Dec. 2, 3, 9 & 10
Nutcracker: All Jazzed Up

Wheaton: 312-880-4745 www.jbr.org/westernsuburbs
Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd. Put on your reindeer antlers
and running shoes - and bring your friends and family to a
fun-filled day of holiday cheer.

Bartlett: 630-540-4873 bartlettparks.org
Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Rd. This production
includes local dancers performing to Tchaikovsky’s musical
score re-orchestrated into a modern, up tempo, fun, family
friendly experience. 90 min. with brief intermission. $9.

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