West Belmont Branch Library

Elmwood Park IL

Holiday Concert with Little Miss Ann

West Addison Branch Library

Cookies and a Book

Film Screening: White Christmas (1954)

Gift Wrapping Party

The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association

Tis the season!

Parachute Play

Austin-Irving Branch Library

Cruelty Free You + Me: Stories and Songs

Adult Book Club: Piranesi

This Christmas Eve treat the family to a delicious Italian dinner while enjoying a seasonal concert performed by jazz pianist Doug Lalli at Tre Sorelle Ristorante by Mancini, 1111 Lake Street in Oak Park. The music starts at 4:00 PM, just in time for an early evening toast to the holiday as you order one of the restaurant’s superb gourmet specials. Tre Sorelle’s menu offers over 100 Italian and traditional American dishes from perfectly prepared appetizers and soups to fabulous homemade desserts. A full bar offers you a choice of special cocktails, beers, and wines by the bottle or glass. Call 708.445.9700 to make your reservations now.

Local Event: Enjoy a Jazzy Xmas Eve Dinner with Doug Lalli 

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Oak Park-River Forest

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Enjoy a Jazzy Xmas Eve Dinner with Doug Lalli 

This Christmas Eve treat the family to a delicious Italian dinner while enjoying a seasonal concert performed by jazz pianist...

West Central SDA Church

Join us every 1st Saturday&nbsp;thru June.&nbsp; Each Lunch &amp; Learn will provide an opportunity to discover the "Steps to Christ" through videos, scripture and discussions.&nbsp;You'll be fed spiritually and physically.&nbsp;The sessions will be in both English and Spanish.&nbsp; Register at wcsdaevents@gmail.com

Local Event: Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

Join us every 1st Saturday thru June.  Each Lunch & Learn will provide an opportunity to discover the "Steps to Christ" through...

Willow Hill Golf Course

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook, IL, is back for its fifth year and is packed with exciting new features you won't want to miss! Take a magical journey through 2.5 miles of over 1.5 million dazzling LED lights. Enjoy fan-favorite displays like the 12 Days of Christmas, the Grinch Who Stole Christmas&nbsp;and marvel at the 30-foot digital Christmas tree, decorated with over 24,000 RGB lights that dance with the music. This year's show is even more captivating with more lights, longer tunnels and bigger displays! Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of lights in our animated drive-thru tunnel. Willow Hill Lights provides the perfect night for creating lasting memories with family and friends. Remember to sweeten the night with hot chocolate and yummy cinnamon mini donuts!&nbsp;One ticket per carload. Pack everyone in for this holiday adventure! Open nightly at 5p thru January 4, 2026.

Local Event: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

Northbrook

Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the...

Whether starting fresh or returning from a previous session, students learn directly from a Master Bespoke Tailor trained by elite craftsmen across Italy, Poland, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S.—including advanced bespoke techniques in Italy that few designers ever access.
NEW STUDENTS ONLY: Morning and evening classes are available. You may start anytime from January through the end of March 2026. Enroll for 6 weeks (one day per week) and receive 1 extra class free — that’s 7 classes in total. If you attend two days per week, you’ll receive 14 classes instead of 12. Missed classes do not carry over. 
To receive this discount, you must register on or before December 27, 2025. Register now and save — don’t miss out!. 
Internationally trained Master Bespoke Tailor Eric W. Stiles Sr., with over 40 years of global experience and advanced training from Brioni in Italy, brings his acclaimed hands-on fashion classes to Palos Hills, Joliet, and Oak Park.
Eric W. Stiles Sr., a Master Bespoke Tailor and Designer with over four decades of experience in high-end fashion and garment construction, has worked with internationally renowned fashion houses including Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford.
No experience needed—just bring your working sewing machine, foot pedal, navy blue all-purpose thread, and a passion to learn. These 2½-hour, immersive, no-pressure classes cover Sewing, Tailoring, and Pattern Making, offering rare access to world-class techniques in a supportive, intimate setting. 
Seats are LIMITED—register now and save before spots are gone! 
Create fashion that’s truly your own. Registration is now open:

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To register visit website or call for information: 708-424-4397 
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
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Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion...

Whether starting fresh or returning from a previous session, students learn directly from a Master Bespoke Tailor trained by...

Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at E.W.S. Fashion Academy, est. 1995

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Wednesday, December 24

Enjoy a Jazzy Xmas Eve Dinner with Doug Lalli

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24

4:00 PM

Oak Park-River Forest, IL

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Lunch & Learn

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3

12:30 PM

West Central SDA Church, 1154 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park, IL

Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

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3

5:00 PM

Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL

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Lunch & Learn

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