Stage Left

<h3>🎄 Pop In for Christmas Crafts! 🎨</h3>
Wednesday, December 17 | 3–7 PM | Stage Left, Woodstock
Celebrate the season with creativity and community! Join us at Stage Left in Woodstock for a festive Community Christmas Art &amp; Crafting Event that’s all about holiday fun, imagination, and togetherness.
This is a pop-in event — come anytime between 3 and 7 PM, stay for a few minutes or a few hours, and enjoy making your own handmade Christmas craft to take home. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this is a perfect way to refresh your holiday spirit and make something special.
Bring your friends, family, or come solo and connect with neighbors in a cozy, welcoming space filled with Christmas cheer. No experience needed — just your holiday enthusiasm!
✨ Free | Family-Friendly | All Ages Welcome | Drop In Anytime ✨
Location: Stage Left, Woodstock 
Date: Wednesday, December 17 
Time: 3:00–7:00 PM Register for this free event at springbrook.org/art
Come craft, create, and celebrate the season with us — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

Local Event: Christmas Art & Crafting Pop-In

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Christmas Art & Crafting Pop-In

🎄 Pop In for Christmas Crafts! 🎨
Wednesday, December 17 | 3–7 PM | Stage Left, Woodstock
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Algonquin Commons

Share your holiday wishes with Santa by dropping your letter into his official North Pole mailbox located inside the café at The Fresh Market! Need a letter? Pick up one of Santa's delightful, ready-to-write holiday letters at V’s Barbershop, Every Good Thing Hallmark, Mr. Kimichi, Byrd’s Hot Chicken and at The Fresh Market. All ages are encouraged, place your letter in Santa's mailbox inside The Fresh Market for a chance to win a $25 gift card. A winner will be selected by random drawing each week. Write your letter, drop it off, and let the holiday magic begin!
And, while you're there we invite&nbsp;you to enjoy the spectacular seasonal sidewalk displays, featuring sparkling snowflakes and festive snowman scenes on the Guest Services patio. Beautifully illuminated day and night, these charming settings are perfect for photo ops anytime-morning, afternoon or under the glowing evening lights. Capture the magic. Create memories. Celebrate the season…all around Algonquin Commons.

Local Event: Letters to Santa 

Letters to Santa 

Share your holiday wishes with Santa by dropping your letter into his official North Pole mailbox located inside the café at...

Let us wrap your holiday gifts! Bring gifts purchased at The Commons to the in-store gift wrap pop-ups on Friday, December 19th. You’ll love the free, festive, gift wrap and wrap services --&nbsp;perfect for adding a little extra sparkle to your holiday giving. Gift wrap pop-ups start at 5 pm at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 6 pm at DSW, and from 7 pm to 8 pm at American Eagle. Shopping now? Head on back Friday, December 19th and have your purchases wrapped, free of charge.
And, while you're there, we&nbsp;invite you to enjoy the spectacular seasonal sidewalk displays, featuring sparkling snowflakes and festive snowman scenes on the Guest Services patio. Beautifully illuminated day and night, these charming settings are perfect for photo ops anytime-morning, afternoon or under the glowing evening lights. Capture the magic. Create memories. Celebrate the season…all around Algonquin Commons.

Local Event: Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons 

Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Algonquin Commons 

Let us wrap your holiday gifts! Bring gifts purchased at The Commons to the in-store gift wrap pop-ups on Friday, December...

Light of Christ Church

Join neighbors from Algonquin and beyond as we celebrate the One whose arrival changed everything: Jesus! 
 
Christmas carols, Candle-lighting, and Communion will fill our Christmas Eve gatherings at Light of Christ Church. We invite you to worship with us on December 23 or 24. 
 
Childcare will be available during the 7pm, 2pm, &amp; 4pm Christmas Eve services for children 1yr old - 5th grade. 
 
A <a href="https://www.locchurch.com/christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">live broadcast</a> of Christmas Eve worship will be available during the 4 PM service, with a replay available immediately following. 
 
Then on December 25, we invite you to join us in our annual Christmas Day in a Barn service. Experience a rustic Christmas morning worship gathered in a local barn with live animals, live music, and hay bale seating. Dress warm! We'll have the hot cocoa waiting! Join us at 15004 Hemmingsen Rd, Huntley. 
 
We ask everyone to register for the service that they will attend so that we can be prepared to welcome you well! 
 
Tuesday | December 23
7:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare)
Wednesday | December 24 
2:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare) 
4:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare, <a href="https://www.locchurch.com/livestream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live Broadcast</a>) 
10:00 PM Worship 
Thursday | December 25 | Christmas in a Barn (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/15004+Hemmingsen+Rd,+Huntley,+IL+60142/@42.229483,-88.489075,10z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x880f40088747f48f:0x186a5a69c901ade6!8m2!3d42.229483!4d-88.489075!16s%2Fg%2F11csg9wrpq?hl=en-US&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIRECTIONS</a>)
11:00 AM Worship

Local Event: Christmas Eve Eve

Christmas Eve Eve

Join neighbors from Algonquin and beyond as we celebrate the One whose arrival changed everything: Jesus! 
 
Christmas carols,...

Springbrook Community Church, 10115 W Algonquin Rd, Huntley, IL, 60142

You’re invited to a warm and meaningful Christmas Eve service at Springbrook! In the midst of a busy season, come enjoy a beautiful time of worship, Biblical teaching, candle lighting, and a cozy living room setting as we celebrate the hope, peace, and love that Jesus brings.
Join us as we make room in our hearts for Christ this Christmas. We’d love to share this special night with you!

Local Event: Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

You’re invited to a warm and meaningful Christmas Eve service at Springbrook! In the midst of a busy season, come enjoy a...

Join neighbors from Algonquin and beyond as we celebrate the One whose arrival changed everything: Jesus! 
 
Christmas carols, Candle-lighting, and Communion will fill our Christmas Eve gatherings at Light of Christ Church. We invite you to worship with us on December 23 or 24. 
 
Childcare will be available during the 7pm, 2pm, &amp; 4pm Christmas Eve services for children 1yr old - 5th grade. 
 
A <a href="https://www.locchurch.com/christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">live broadcast</a> of Christmas Eve worship will be available during the 4 PM service, with a replay available immediately following. 
 
Then on December 25, we invite you to join us in our annual Christmas Day in a Barn service. Experience a rustic Christmas morning worship gathered in a local barn with live animals, live music, and hay bale seating. Dress warm! We'll have the hot cocoa waiting! Join us at 15004 Hemmingsen Rd, Huntley. 
 
We ask everyone to register for the service that they will attend so that we can be prepared to welcome you well! (<a href="https://locchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3255908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas in Algonquin - Light of Christ Church and Preschool</a>) 
 
Tuesday | December 23
7:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare)
Wednesday | December 24 
2:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare) 
4:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare, <a href="https://www.locchurch.com/livestream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live Broadcast</a>) 
10:00 PM Worship 
Thursday | December 25 | Christmas in a Barn (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/15004+Hemmingsen+Rd,+Huntley,+IL+60142/@42.229483,-88.489075,10z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x880f40088747f48f:0x186a5a69c901ade6!8m2!3d42.229483!4d-88.489075!16s%2Fg%2F11csg9wrpq?hl=en-US&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIRECTIONS</a>)
11:00 AM Worship

Local Event: Christmas in Algonquin: 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM Services

Christmas in Algonquin: 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 10:00...

Christmas in Algonquin: 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM Services

Light of Christ Church, 15004 Hemmingsen Rd., Huntley

Join neighbors from Algonquin and beyond as we celebrate the One whose arrival changed everything: Jesus! 
 
Christmas carols, Candle-lighting, and Communion will fill our Christmas Eve gatherings at Light of Christ Church. We invite you to worship with us on December 23 or 24. 
 
Childcare will be available during the 7pm, 2pm, &amp; 4pm Christmas Eve services for children 1yr old - 5th grade. 
 
A <a href="https://www.locchurch.com/christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">live broadcast</a> of Christmas Eve worship will be available during the 4 PM service, with a replay available immediately following. 
 
Then on December 25, we invite you to join us in our annual Christmas Day in a Barn service. Experience a rustic Christmas morning worship gathered in a local barn with live animals, live music, and hay bale seating. Dress warm! We'll have the hot cocoa waiting! Join us at 15004 Hemmingsen Rd, Huntley. 
 
We ask everyone to register for the service that they will attend so that we can be prepared to welcome you well! (<a href="https://locchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3255908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas in Algonquin - Light of Christ Church and Preschool</a>) 
 
Tuesday | December 23
7:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare)
Wednesday | December 24 
2:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare) 
4:00 PM Worship (&amp; Childcare, <a href="https://www.locchurch.com/livestream/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live Broadcast</a>) 
10:00 PM Worship 
Thursday | December 25 | Christmas in a Barn (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/15004+Hemmingsen+Rd,+Huntley,+IL+60142/@42.229483,-88.489075,10z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x880f40088747f48f:0x186a5a69c901ade6!8m2!3d42.229483!4d-88.489075!16s%2Fg%2F11csg9wrpq?hl=en-US&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIRECTIONS</a>)
11:00 AM Worship

Local Event: Christmas Day in a Barn

Christmas Day in a Barn

Amie Schaenzer

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