The 30th annual celebration of winter captivates visitors with its breathtaking massive snow sculptures, festive activities and cozy ambiance.

The annual Alpine Fest is Jan. 24-25, where guests will enjoy freshly-brewed beers, including the brand-new Toffee Nut Crunch beer, as well as festive games, traditional German food and more.

Enjoy a sophisticated nonalcoholic drink at many suburban restaurants this January.

This will be the third Hacienda Real location, the other two are located in Geneva and Yorkville.

Lake Geneva goes all out with several holiday events, happening now through late-December and early January.

This one-of-a-kind exhibit is a fan-recreated version of Homer Simpson’s iconic pink car, “The Junkola.”

The Neighborhood Tourist region provides a plethora of shops and boutiques for any taste or interest. These unique shops are located in Geneva, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Oswego, Morris and Grayslake.

This event transforms the traditional Santa meet and greet and Christmas light show into a "one-of-a-kind experience" that includes professional actors, photo opportunities, full-sized trolleys and trackless trains, audio-visual enhancements, parody songs and more.

Long Grove's Buffalo Creek Brewing to host special events, release seasonal beers to celebrate the holiday season.