Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2020 | Page 19

November Events & Activities Nov. 30, 9am - 9pm Batavia Troop 12 Annual Christmas Tree Lot Batavia: Nov. 30-Dec. 29, 7pm The Joffrey Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Chicago: 312-932-9950 http://www.joffrey.org/nutcracker Batavia Skate Park, 411 S. River Street: Celebrating over 60 years of tradition, Immanuel Lutheran Troop 12 Tree Lot will offer fresh, pre-cut Christmas trees beginning Sunday, Nov. 24th through Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2019 (or until trees run out), at 411 S. River St. (Route 25), adjacent to the Batavia Skate Park. Hours: Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All proceeds directly benefit the Scouts, and cash, checks, or credit cards welcome. For questions, email [email protected]. The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive: The Joffrey Ballet’s critically acclaimed reimagined classic, The Nutcracker, by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, returns to open the holiday season at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Nov. 30, 10am - 2pm Polar Express Storytime Train Fox Lake: 630-513-4331 http://apm.activecommunities.com/ stcparks/Activity_Search/14982 Nov. 30, 11am Breakfast with Santa at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace: 630-530-8300 http://www.drurylane.com/ dining/special-events/ La Fox Metra Station, 40W999 Keslinger Road: Catch a train ride to meet the jolly ol’ fella and enjoy a delicious meal with your family at this magical experience. Santa will share his favorite story, “The Polar Express.” Adults must accompany children. Fee per person includes meal and train ticket. Advance registration required. Drury Lane, 100 Drury Ln: Gather the whole family for this special day. Meet Santa and make your own doughnuts. Sip on hot chocolate from the build-your-own hot cocoa bar and enjoy our heart-warming production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s holiday journey. Tickets not included. Nov. 30, 12:30pm - 6pm Santa House Naperville: 630-848-3500 Riverwalk, Jackson Ave. and Webster St.: Santa will be greeting children this year in downtown Naperville at Santa House, a Naperville Park District tradition since 2002. Enjoy the festive holiday atmosphere at this free, outdoor event. Nov. 30, 4pm - 6pm Holiday in the Park & Parade Glenview: 847-724-0900 http://business.glenviewchamber.com/ events/details/holiday-in-the-park-parade-11-23-2019-7751 Nov. 30, 11am - 10pm Skating in the Park Rosemont: 847-349-5008 Jackman Park, : Join us as we kick-off the holiday season with our annual Holiday in the Park & Parade! Follow the parade down Glenview Road from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church going west to Jackman Park. Festivities in the park include a visit with Santa, hay rides, a train ride for kids, carolers, cookies, hot chocolate and popcorn. Click here for application. Special thanks to GVTV for making this video from the 2017 parade: Sponsors: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Emerald Place- An Anthem Memory Care Community, Glenview State Bank, Northern Seasonal Services, NorthShore University Health Sys- tems Note: If you are participating in the parade, please report to the OLPH parking lot at 3:30 pm. Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place: Enjoy free ice skating during the holiday season as well as “Characters on Ice” every Sunday in December. Nov. 30, 2pm - 9pm Stroll on State Rockford: 815-963-8111 https://www.gorockford.com/stroll- on-state/ Downtown Rockford, 102 N. Main St.: Kick off the holiday sea- son at this free community event featuring a parade, fireworks, tree lighting, visits with Santa, and so many more activities. Nov. 30, 4pm - 9pm Holiday Magic Brookfield: 708-688-8000 Nov. 30-Dec. 30 Wicker Park Bucktown Window Wonderland Chicago: 312-932-9950 http://www.wickerparkbucktown.com Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St: Now in our 38th year, visit Chi- cagoland’s Largest and Longest Running Lights Festival with over One-Million Twinkling LED Lights, a 41-Foot Talking Tree, a Skating Rink, Carolers, Ice Carvers, and Much More! Wicker Park, Bucktown, Various locations: The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce announces its new holiday window activation program, Window Wonderland, kicking off on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30 and running through Dec. 30. Nov. 30, 4pm - 7pm Holly Days Opening Ceremonies Westmont: https://www.westmontparks.org/event/holly-days- opening-ceremonies-copy/ Downtown Westmont: We kick off the month-long Holly Days Festival on Saturday, Nov. 30 with our Opening Ceremonies in Downtown Westmont. The Frosty & Friends Parade will step off at 5pm and proceed down Cass Ave. from Chicago Ave. to Richmond St. Entertainment, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, downtown business open houses, treats and more will also be part of the fun-filled night! www.HollyDaysFestival.com. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 19 NOV-DEC 2019-JAN 2020