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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

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...

The forces of division and fear seem to rule our world. Amid the noise of empire and fears of the night, Christ comes as the Prince of Peace. In <a href="https://www.commonenglishbible.com/explore/passage-lookup/?query=Luke+2%3A1%E2%80%9320" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke 2:1–20</a>, the angels announce the gift the world needs most. Join Trinity Wilmette and guests for in-person or online holiday worship featuring candlelight, festive music, and a Christmas message for all ages.

Local Event: Light and Life He Brings - Christmas Eve at Trinity (family friendly)

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Light and Life He Brings - Christmas Eve at...

The forces of division and fear seem to rule our world.  Amid the noise of empire and fears of the night, Christ comes as the...

Light and Life He Brings - Christmas Eve at Trinity (family friendly)

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...

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 IV: The Trout with Henry Kramer and Sam Shuhan
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7 pm
The Chicago Temple, Dixon Chapel
77 W Washington St, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
Tickets: <a href="https://www.rembrandtchambermusicians.org/tickets-subscriptions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rembrandtchambermu...</a>
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians welcomes renowned guest artists Henry Kramer, piano, and Sam Shuhan, double bass, for a program of lush Romantic masterpieces. The evening begins with Fauré’s dramatic and tender Piano Quartet in C minor, a work of lyrical elegance and emotional depth. Schubert’s beloved “Trout” Quintet follows, brimming with charm, warmth, and the composer’s signature melodic brilliance.
Artists: John Macfarlane, violin; Carol Cook, viola; Calum Cook, cello; Sam Shuhan, double bass; Henry Kramer, piano
Fauré: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 15
Schubert: Piano Quintet in A major D. 667

Local Event: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: The Trout with Henry Kramer

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: The Trout with...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians 2025-2026 Season
Concert IV: The Trout with Henry Kramer and Sam Shuhan
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7...

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: The Trout with Henry Kramer

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

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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Friday, May 15, 2026

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

"Let There Be" Christmas Cantata

Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4