Edith Farnsworth House

We loved it so much we're doing it again! Join us for another festive afternoon designed for all ages! Enjoy hands-on crafts, family-friendly scavenger hunts, and seasonal treats before taking a peaceful winter walk through the woods. Visit Barnsworth gallery to experience our current exhibition, INHABIT: Edith Farnsworth House and Environs in Four Seasons by artist Tom Rossiter, and do some last minute holiday shopping in the Museum Shop.
<ul><li>Youth (2-17) Exterior View &amp; Access to the Grounds tickets are free with the purchase of an adult Exterior View &amp; Access to the Grounds ticket ($20).</li><li>Holiday House Tour tickets can be purchased separately for $35. Tours begin at 12pm and 2pm.</li><li>Crafts are free. Access to the property and House are not included.</li><li>Registration is encouraged but not required. Feel free to drop-in!</li></ul>

Local Event: Merry Make & Take at Edith Farnsworth House

Kendall County

Oswego

Illinois

Merry Make & Take at Edith Farnsworth House

We loved it so much we're doing it again! Join us for another festive afternoon designed for all ages! Enjoy hands-on crafts,...

Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL USA

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays by singing Part 1 of Handel's Messiah along with the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal carols. Bring your own Messiah score, purchase one at the door, or just listen and enjoy!&nbsp; Featuring guest&nbsp;soloists.&nbsp;Stephen Squires, conductor. Lisa Fredenburgh, chorus master.
Purchase tickets online until noon Dec 20: all seats $13 +fee. Prices higher at the door.&nbsp;
Fox Valley Orchestra &amp; Chorus are&nbsp;members of the Fox Valley Music Consortium.&nbsp;

Local Event: Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus

Kane County

Aurora

Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley...

Celebrate Christmas and the holidays by singing Part 1 of Handel's Messiah along with the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal...

Our 14th Annual Sing Along Messiah - Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus

Community Christian Church

Let it Be Christmas (The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George, and Ringo) is Epic Theatre Company’s original rock-opera nativity story, told in two acts. Follow Mary and Joe down "the long and winding road" to Bethlehem while our full band and fab ensemble uses the timeless music of the Beatles to tell the greatest story of all time! Don’t miss this opportunity to usher in the Christmas season with this Epic holiday tradition!
All performances of Let it Be Christmas are held at Community Christian Church’s “The Yellow Box” in Naperville. 1635 Emerson Lane. 
FINAL&nbsp;WEEKEND&nbsp;5 Performances
Dec 18 at 7:30pm
Dec 19 at 7:30pm
Dec 20 at 3:00pm &amp; 7:30pm
Dec 21 at 3:00pm
Tickets are now on sale at 
letitbechristmas.org

Local Event: LET IT BE CHRISTMAS: Final Weekend w/5 Performances December 18-21

DuPage County

Naperville

LET IT BE CHRISTMAS: Final Weekend w/5...

Let it Be Christmas (The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George, and Ringo) is Epic Theatre Company’s...

LET IT BE CHRISTMAS: Final Weekend w/5 Performances December 18-21

House? Condo? Houseboat? Yurt? Whatever you want to build out of gingerbread. Or graham crackers.&nbsp;We're not limiting you to regular houses, and we're not telling you adults can't have just as much fun.&nbsp;Personally, this year I (Pastor Jill) am creating the Eiffel Tower. We've got the supplies--you bring the creativity. Spend a morning constructing with us, and bring home your creation. No worries about the mess.&nbsp;All ages welcome. The event is free. See you at the library!

Local Event: Great Gingerbread Build

Great Gingerbread Build

House? Condo? Houseboat? Yurt? Whatever you want to build out of gingerbread. Or graham crackers. We're not limiting you to...

Join us for an afternoon of light sips, holiday refreshments, and personal service as you peruse the selection of expertly curated collections in the Museum Shop at Edith Farnsworth House!
The Sip-N-Shop is free and open to the public. No tour tickets are needed to shop with us. Walk-ins welcome! The Sip-N-Shop is free and does not include access to the House. Guided Holiday House Tour tickets or Winter Solstice Guided Lantern Walk &amp; Tour tickets can be purchased separately. 
<ul><li>Drop-in anytime 1:00pm-5:00pm.</li><li>Visitor Center and Museum Shop open 11:30am-5:00pm.</li></ul>

Local Event: Holiday Sip-N-Shop at Edith Farnsworth House

Holiday Sip-N-Shop at Edith Farnsworth House

Join us for an afternoon of light sips, holiday refreshments, and personal service as you peruse the selection of expertly...

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a lantern-lit winter walk and guided tour of the Edith Farnsworth House and grounds. As dusk settles over the Fox River, explore the rich history of the House and its nearly 60 acres of property by lantern light.
Before or after your tour, enjoy a Sip-N-Shop in the Museum Shop—an ideal chance to find a thoughtful gift or keepsake for yourself.
<ul><li>Tickets: $25/pp</li><li>Time: 3:00pm</li><li>Duration: 2 hours</li></ul>

Local Event: Winter Solstice Guided Lantern Walk & Tour at Edith Farnsworth House

Winter Solstice Guided Lantern Walk & Tour at...

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a lantern-lit winter walk and guided tour of the Edith Farnsworth House and...

Winter Solstice Guided Lantern Walk & Tour at Edith Farnsworth House

Altitude Trampoline Park Oswego

Christmas is just around the corner, and we want to celebrate with you! Grab a buddy and get ready to fly —&nbsp;
Two jumpers for the price of one ALL DAY on Christmas Eve!&nbsp;
We'll be open 10am to 4pm... The Christmas fun starts right here at Altitude Oswego...

Local Event: Christmas Eve @Altitude!

Christmas Eve @Altitude!

Christmas is just around the corner, and we want to celebrate with you! Grab a buddy and get ready to fly — 
Two jumpers for...

Twisted Pin

Ring in 2026 at Twisted Pin! 
Grab one of our EPIC New Year’s Eve party time slots and enjoy unlimited bowling, party favors, pizza, soda, and space for up to 5 players. (or 6 player max for our VIP suite lanes) 
🎶 Make music video requests at the front desk, and if you’re rolling with the 10PM party—you’ll score a midnight champagne (or cider!) toast on us. 
Let’s light up the lanes and welcome the New Year Twisted-style! 🥳✨

Local Event: New Years Eve @ Twisted Pin

Will County

Plainfield

New Years Eve @ Twisted Pin

Ring in 2026 at Twisted Pin! 
Grab one of our EPIC New Year’s Eve party time slots and enjoy unlimited bowling, party favors,...

New Year's Eve is for grown-ups, NOON Year's Eve is for kids! Join us for the biggest party in town 11am to 1pm, with games, giveaways and a Balloon Drop at NOON!!&nbsp;

Local Event: NOON Year's Eve @Altitude!

NOON Year's Eve @Altitude!

New Year's Eve is for grown-ups, NOON Year's Eve is for kids! Join us for the biggest party in town 11am to 1pm, with games,...

Community I need your help! I have a very close friend whose family I’m looking for! This is very urgent! His name is Clint and he’s 65 years old from Aurora, IL., please please please email if you are or know his family. My email address is only1luvlee1@gmail.com

Local Event: Friend’s Family

Yorkville

Friend’s Family

Community I need your help! I have a very close friend whose family I’m looking for! This is very urgent! His name is Clint and...

1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 - - - Building T - Room 2002

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.
Save $30.00 on a 3-week session! 
For NEW STUDENTS only, pay $134.64 instead of $164.64—a great savings to start the new year. Discount ends December 27, 2025. No discounts will be available afterward.
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. 
Morning and evening classes are available. You may start anytime from January through the end of March 2026, but it must be on dates that we have classes.
Seats are LIMITED—register NOW and SAVE before spots are gone! 
Create fashion that’s truly your own.&nbsp;Registration is now open:


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To register visit website or call for information: 708-424-4397 
Early registration is strongly encouraged.
Please share this class information with your friends!

Local Event: Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at Joliet Junior College

Joliet

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 Joliet Junior College

Oswego Presbyterian Church

The Earth Care Team of Oswego Presbyterian Church will be providing Styrofoam®/polystyrene foam recycling for the community Saturday, Jan. 3 from 9 AM until noon, in the church parking lot at 1976 IL Route 25, 0.7 miles north of Oswego. Volunteers will provide curbside pickup.
Any foam materials having the PS6 symbol will be accepted. White food containers (rinsed) and white foam packaging items should be put in a tied-up plastic bag. Black or colored foam items should be put in a separate bag. Foam “peanuts” and “bubble wrap” will also be accepted (in separate bags). Padded envelopes or other packaging material and foam insulation cannot be accepted. 
Used holiday lights and extension cords will also be collected for recycling.

Local Event: Styrofoam® recycling at Oswego Pres. Church

Styrofoam® recycling at Oswego Pres. Church

The Earth Care Team of Oswego Presbyterian Church will be providing Styrofoam®/polystyrene foam recycling for the community...

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Denim and Diamonds Gala Fundraiser to benefit the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center. Will have raffles and silent auction.&nbsp;Includes a 2-hour open bar and&nbsp;buffet dinner: Sicilian Grilled Chicken Breast, Slow Roasted Sirloin Beef, Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin, Baked Mostaccioli, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, and Desserts. Enjoy entertainment and&nbsp;a DJ and dancing! Attire is your best denim and anything that sparkles! $100pp Call OSCC at 630-554-5602 or go to oswegoseniorcenter.org to purchase tickets.

Local Event: Denim & Diamonds Gala

Denim & Diamonds Gala

Denim and Diamonds Gala Fundraiser to benefit the Oswegoland Senior and Community Center. Will have raffles and silent...

IL Patch Team

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Montgomery

Emily Rosca

Lisa Marie Farver

Batavia

Andrea Earnest

Bolingbrook

Romeoville

Geneva

John Ferak

Shorewood

Dreamers Academy Too

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The Cart and Cottage 

Elevate your holiday celebration ✨ Hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a special occasion? Treat your guests to an unforgettable experience with bottomless artisan charcuterie for 2 hours — elegantly styled and fully customizable to your event. Create a stunning spread, tailor the selections on my cart, and impress your guests with an elevated culinary experience. 📸 Follow on Instagram: @thecartandcottage 🌐 Visit: www.thecartandcottage.com

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Focus Point Training

Don’t let the cold weather keep you frozen, warm up and get fit. Want to get in shape? We bring the gym to you! If you’ve ever felt too busy to get to the gym or maybe you just don’t like “gym culture,” then fitness training from home is for you. You don’t have to own any equipment. We bring all of the equipment to you! Whether you have never worked out before, or you are an athlete who needs a competitive edge, Focus Point Training will get you results! We specialize in: - Weight Loss - Strength Training - Performance Training - Fitness Coaching You’ve got options! We offer one-on-one personal training, partner training, fitness coaching, and with various training packages you’ll be set for success. All sessions are 60 minutes in length. Visit our website, call us, or email us to start now.

Don’t let the cold weather keep you frozen, warm up and get fit. Want to get in shape? We bring the gym to you! If you’ve ever felt too busy to get...

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