Walter R. Sundling Middle School invites families, friends, and community members to help us kick off the holiday season at our 6th Grade Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the WRS Theater.
Join us as our talented students fill the theater with festive sounds and share the music they have been preparing. Admission is free, and all are welcome to celebrate the start of the season with us.

Local Event: Walter R. Sundling MS 6th Grade Winter Band Concert

Cook County

Palatine

Illinois

Walter R. Sundling MS 6th Grade Winter Band...

Walter R. Sundling Middle School invites families, friends, and community members to help us kick off the holiday season at our...

Walter R. Sundling MS 6th Grade Winter Band Concert

Walter R. Sundling Middle School invites families, friends, and community members to help us kick off the holiday season at our 7th Grade Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the WRS Theater.
Join us as our talented students fill the theater with festive sounds and share the music they have been preparing. Admission is free, and all are welcome to celebrate the start of the season with us.

Local Event: Walter R. Sundling MS 7th Grade Winter Band Concert

Walter R. Sundling MS 7th Grade Winter Band...

Walter R. Sundling MS 7th Grade Winter Band Concert

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Arlington Heights

This week, holiday food events delivered to you...

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Twin Lakes Golf Course & Recreation Area

Join us for a night of family fun! Put your problem-solving skills to the test and show off your favorite holiday-themed attire, whether it’s cozy sweaters, twinkling lights, or Santa hats! Each family will get a large pizza, soft drinks, and a 300-piece puzzle to complete. Top 3 families to finish the fastest win a prize! Please&nbsp;register one person per household. Each team will have 2 hours to finish. At least two kids age 14 and under per family team. $43NR/$38R per team&nbsp;
Location: Twin Lakes Multipurpose Room

Local Event: Family Holiday Puzzle Palooza 

Family Holiday Puzzle Palooza 

Join us for a night of family fun! Put your problem-solving skills to the test and show off your favorite holiday-themed...

Salt Creek Sports Center

Ring in the New Year early at our Noon Year’s celebration located at the Sports Center. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas! There will be a bounce house, dancing, photo ops, crafts, games, a snack and refreshment for the children followed by a countdown to noon and balloon drop. Our concession stand will be open.&nbsp;Pre-registration is required. Note: Crawlers are free. Parents are free and must accompany children. $12NR/$10 R
Location: Salt Creek Sports Center

Local Event: Noon Year's Eve 

Noon Year's Eve 

Ring in the New Year early at our Noon Year’s celebration located at the Sports Center. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas!...

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...

Snow or no snow, bring the family out to enjoy a day of winter fun at Twin Lakes. The Free Spirit Sled Demo Team will be performing sled demonstrations and have huskies to meet and greet. Bring your own ice skates (weather dependent). The Stillman Nature Center will be here with their birds of prey to meet up close. There will also be pony rides, vendors, a fire pit, s’mores and more! Winter-themed food and drink will be available for purchase. Be sure to dress warm, as this is mainly an outdoor event. Inside the Clubhouse, please check-in for this event. Pre-Registration required. All ages welcome!&nbsp; Only $9NR/$7 R!&nbsp;
Location: Twin Lakes

Local Event: Winterfest 

Winterfest 

Snow or no snow, bring the family out to enjoy a day of winter fun at Twin Lakes. The Free Spirit Sled Demo Team will be...

Experience a magical night for both parents and their children. Each night will have activities that include dinner/dessert, games, dancing and memories that will last a lifetime! Suits and dresses are suggested. Fills quickly, so register early!&nbsp; Friday: Mommy/Son: 5:30-7:00 pm.&nbsp;Saturday: Daddy/Daughter 4:30 and 7:00 pm seatings&nbsp;
Location: Twin Lakes Clubhouse

Local Event: Sweetheart Ball (Feb 6 and 7)

Sweetheart Ball (Feb 6 and 7)

Experience a magical night for both parents and their children. Each night will have activities that include dinner/dessert,...

Join us as we compete in our Jigsaw competition! Grab your team of no more than four people and get ready to compete against other teams to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The first three teams to finish the puzzle the fastest will win a prize. Pre-registration is required. Each team will receive a slice of pizza and a drink. $35NR/$30R
Location: Twin Lakes Multipurpose Room, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine
Ages: All

Local Event: Puzzle Palooza 

Puzzle Palooza 

Join us as we compete in our Jigsaw competition! Grab your team of no more than four people and get ready to compete against...

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