Winnetka Public Schools District 36

Glencoe IL

Spark Presentation - Progressive Tenets in Action: A Recap of "Whole Child Approach"

Friday, December 19 at 5-6 p.m. | Shelton Park - FREE 
Celebrate with the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and Glencoe Park District. Decorate your family, dogs, wagons and strollers with lights that glow. No open flames please! Join the historical musical Abbotts Bromley Horn Dance to celebrate the arrival of longer days. Festivities end with a bonfire and refreshments. Severe weather will cancel the event. 
More info at <a href="https://villageofglencoe.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a91929a6365c68695033b0347&amp;id=2eabd95566&amp;e=33e524b2cb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">gbtrail.org</a>.

Local Event: Light Up the Night: 10th Annual Winter Solstice Parade of Lights

Cook County

Winnetka-Glencoe

Illinois

Light Up the Night: 10th Annual Winter Solstice...

Friday, December 19 at 5-6 p.m. | Shelton Park - FREE 
Celebrate with the Friends of the Green Bay Trail and Glencoe Park...

Light Up the Night: 10th Annual Winter Solstice Parade of Lights

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church presents a night of jazz versions of&nbsp;Christmas songs and congregational&nbsp;carol singing.&nbsp;

Local Event: A Jazz Noel

Northbrook

A Jazz Noel

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church presents a night of jazz versions of Christmas songs and congregational carol singing. 

Lutheran Church of Ascension

The One Tree Many Branches intimate and free performance series proudly presents "Let There Be".&nbsp;Following a stunning debut in 2023, this original Christmas Cantata returns for a 3rd year, this time featuring the voices of The William Ferris Chorale. With music by One Tree Many Branches artistic director Mischa Zupko, and lyrics by Ascension’s Pastor JoAnn Post, this cantata tells the story of Christmas from a unique and original perspective. “And suddenly, from nowhere, out of nothing, there was everything. Stars and moon. Light and dark. Time and seasons. Suddenly, there was love.”

Local Event: "Let There Be" Christmas Cantata

"Let There Be" Christmas Cantata

The One Tree Many Branches intimate and free performance series proudly presents "Let There Be". Following a stunning debut in...

Call or text to make a reservation at 847-3229863&nbsp;

Local Event: Magic Show at Yana's.

Lake County

Highland Park

Magic Show at Yana's.

Call or text to make a reservation at 847-3229863 

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

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

Oak Park-River Forest

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

Nichols Concert Hall

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert III: Philippe Quint plays Chausson
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7 pm
Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rembrandtchambermusicians.org/tickets-subscriptions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rembrandtchambermu...</a>
Internationally acclaimed violinist Philippe Quint and celebrated pianist Jessica Choe join Rembrandt Chamber Musicians for an unforgettable evening of French and Swiss masterworks. The program opens with Bloch’s evocative Three Nocturnes for piano trio, followed by Debussy’s sensual and spirited Violin Sonata in G minor. The concert culminates in Chausson’s richly expressive Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, a tour de force of Romantic color and intensity.
Artists: Philippe Quint, violin; John Macfarlane, violin; TBD, violin; Carol Cook, viola; Calum Cook, cello; Jessica Choe, piano
Bloch: Three Nocturnes for Piano Trio, B. 56
Debussy: Sonata in G minor for Violin and Piano, L. 140
Chausson: Concert for Violin, Piano, and String Quartet, Op. 2

Local Event: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Philippe Quint plays Chausson

Evanston

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Philippe Quint...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert III: Philippe Quint plays Chausson
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 7 pm
Nichols...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Philippe Quint plays Chausson

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7 pm
Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rembrandtchambermusicians.org/tickets-subscriptions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rembrandtchambermu...</a>
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians will present an evening of vibrant and lyrical masterpieces, beginning with Glinka’s Grand Sextet in E-flat, featuring Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian. The program continues with Dvořák’s radiant String Quintet in G Major, a work brimming with warmth, charm, and Bohemian spirit. Together, these two works showcase the ensemble’s artistry and passion for bringing timeless chamber music to life.
Artists: John Macfarlane, violin; Emily Nebel, violin; Carol Cook, viola; Calum Cook, cello; Sam Shuhan, double bass; Marta Aznavoorian, piano
Glinka: Grand Sextet in E-flat Major
Dvorak: String Quartet in G Major

Local Event: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert V: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7...

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Friday, December 19

Light Up the Night: 10th Annual Winter Solstice Parade of Lights

DEC

19

5:00 PM

Winnetka-Glencoe, IL

A Jazz Noel

DEC

19

6:00 PM

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1133 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL

Saturday, December 20

"Let There Be" Christmas Cantata

DEC

20

4:30 PM

Lutheran Church of Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Rd, Northfield, IL

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4

JAN

3

5:00 PM

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

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A Jazz Noel

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