Get Out: Holiday Events this Weekend

When/Where: Sunday, December 11 2 p.m. at , 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove
Why Go: Celebrate the holidays with us as the Buffalo Grove Park District performing arts ensemble, BG Singers Encore! perform a lively rendition of festive, seasonal favorites. Light refreshments will be served.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, December 10 2 p.m. at , 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove
Why Go: Laurence Lowenthal directed this documentary about the trilogy of novels by the late Swedish writer Stieg Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, December 10 3 p.m. at 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont
Why Go: Eighty dancers perform the Christmas classic set to Tchaikovsky's famous score. The production at Rosemont Theatre features elaborate costumes, huge puppets and nine hand-painted backdrops.
Pricing: $26-$86

When/Where: Sunday, December 11 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at , 685 Vernon Ave, Glencoe
Why Go: Savor over 10 effervescent bubbles (champagnes and sparkling wines) on December 11. A delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Pricing: $10

When/Where: Sunday, December 11 12 p.m. at , 333 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook
Why Go: The Max Schewitz Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by the family and friends of Max Schewitz who died from sudden cardiac death at the age of twenty.  Keep the Beat Wellness will be raising money to help the foundation support education, prevention, and research of sudden cardiac death in young people.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Friday, December 9 10 a.m. at , 6960 W Oakton St, Niles
Why Go: Bring your family and friends as we crank up the tunes and boogie down in the library! It’s fun for the whole family to dance with your little ones! No registration needed. DJ Miss Cate will be spinning all the best tunes from our terrific music collection. Ages 0 and up with an adult.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Friday, December 9 8 a.m. at , 8360 W Dempster St, Niles
Why Go: Make a difference this holiday season now through December 16! All toys must be new and unwrapped, toiletries and candy cannot be distributed.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, December , 7747 N Waukegan Rd, Niles
Why Go: Have your picture taken for free with Santa Claus at First American Bank in Niles.  Enjoy refreshments and kids activities. Pictures can be picked up Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17. For more information, contact Branch Manager Goldie Nelson at (773) 524-4086.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: All weekend at , 8360 W Dempster St, Niles
Why Go: In the true spirit of giving, Village of Niles employees and Citibank are partnering together for a food drive to ensure that no person in Niles goes hungry this Thanksgiving and holiday season. All donations will benefit the Niles Family Services food pantry. For drop-off locations,
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, December 10 9 a.m. at 10 Summit Ave, Park Ridge
Why Go: The event will provide an opportunity for children to visit and take a photo with Santa, who will have a toy for each child. Those who attend will be asked to vote for their favorite Christmas Theme Tree decorated by children from area schools and organizations.
Pricing: $8