5 Things to Do

The Joliet Drama Guild and the Playnfield Players are both presenting performances of "A Christmas Carol" this weekend.

Lee Center UCC Church and Amboy Lions Club will host chili luncheon Jan. 12.

Join in on reindeer games in Crystal Lake and celebrate Festivus in McHenry this weekend.

For those of you still looking for Christmas activities prior to the holiday, there are some weekend events and attractions to keep the spirit going in La Salle, Ottawa, Princeton and Streator.

There will be a Holiday Radio Play, Family Workshop Experience and more in Kendall County.

Kane County will feature a Christmas drive-thru light show, Cocoa With Santa, Open Studio event and more.

The 1937 MAR Theater in Wilmington will host its annual Christmas show benefiting Kuzma Care Cottage food bank and featuring holiday music favorites.

Holiday celebrations continue in McHenry County this weekend with a Flurry Fest in Lake in the Hills and a parade in Johnsburg.

Lighted parades and Christmas walks in Oglesby and Ladd part of eventful weekend that includes holiday-themed performances.

There will be a New Year's Eve hike, Brunch With Santa and more in Kane County.

Kendall County will feature the Oswego Holiday Express, a Holiday Trivia Night and other exciting festivities.

Celebrate the holiday season with festivals in Fox River Grove, Marengo and Spring Grove this weekend.

The 48th Festival of the Gnomes will be held Saturday and Sunday at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre. in Joliet.

There are a number of community holiday activities scheduled across the Illinois Valley, including events in La Salle, Peru, Princeton, Marseilles and Mendota this weekend.

Several holiday-related events are coming up in Kane County, including photo opportunities with Santa, a Winter Wonder Lights Celebration and more.

Several festive events are coming up in Kendall County, including the Oswego Christmas Walk, the Montgomery Merry & Bright event and more.

Two community theater troupes will present holiday-themed performances this weekend – one in Polo and the other in Morrison.

Live entertainment at the Joliet Public Library and the Joliet Area Historical Museum, North Pole Christmas Market at the Renaissance Center and North Pole Park at Cass and Joliet Streets, ice sculpture demos, food trucks and parade.

Plenty of holiday festivities this weekend in McHenry County including parades in Crystal Lake and Woodstock.

Here are five holiday activities to do this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Christmas walk and visits with Santa planned in Dixon.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Moonlight Magic Friday in Sycamore, a stage production of beloved classic 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at the Egyptian, a holiday-themed market at Blumen Gardens Sunday, donate to Let's Talk Turkey Friday in DeKalb and more.

Shop from more than 220 crafters, artisans and makers at the 53rd Annual Christmas Crossroads in Lockport on Saturday and Sunday at Lockport East High School.

Hop on the Polar Express Pub Crawl in McHenry and clean up Sterne’s Woods this weekend in McHenry County.

There will be opportunities to holiday shop and take part in season activities this weekend during Princeton's Christmas Walk and the Holiday Market at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center.

There will be several exciting library events, a Thanksgiving run and more in Kane County.

There will be a Taylor Swift bingo event, Holiday House Tours, holiday card making and more in Kendall County.

With Thanksgiving nearing, plenty of holiday events are starting all over McHenry County to get everyone in the spirit this winter. This list include celebrations, parades, walks and festivals.

Here are a few things to do this weekend in DeKalb County, including a used book sale to support the DeKalb Public Library, and holiday shopping events in Genoa and Maple Park.

St. Joseph’s Holiday Craft Fair and Market will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on Saturday at, St. Joseph’s Park, 700 Theodore St., Joliet. Free parking and admission.

Enjoy an art-filled night at the Frostmoor Faire and get competitive at Huntley’s game night this weekend in McHenry County.

Musical theater will be on the stage at IVCC and in Henry over the weekend, along with another event to kick off the holidays in Spring Valley.

Kane County will feature the second annual St. Charles Turkey Trot 5K, a dessert fundraiser and more.

There will be a dish-painting workshop, SIP and Paint Party, STEAM Drop-Off Event and more in Kendall County.

Local communities gearing up for Christmas walks later this month and into December.

Get in the holiday spirit this season with winter parades and festivals this season in McHenry County.

Run a 5k at the Celebration of Lights, take in a Stephen King classic on the stage or see a USO-style show this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Proceeds from the Helping Hands Holiday Dinner and Concert in Joliet will be used to purchase winter coats and items for children in need.

Kane County will feature a Pumpkin Smash, animal expo and much more.

There will be a festive painting event, Veterans Day tribute and much more coming up in Kendall County.

Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays is Nov. 21-23 in Rock Falls; Organ concert is Nov. 24 at St. Paul Lutheran in Dixon.

Smash pumpkins in Cary and shop local vendors in Algonquin this weekend in McHenry County.

Harmon church's soup supper is next week, Rock Falls' Love Lights the Way to Hometown Holidays set for Nov. 21-23

The Veterans Parade and Air Show is set Sunday in downtown Utica, it will highlight a weekend that also includes a wine and art walk in Ottawa, musical bingo in Marseilles and the beginning of DiNovember in Peru.

The Mega Music Rummage Sale at the University of St. Francis in Joliet will include used and collectible music and memorability, including vinyl LPs and 45s, cassettes, 8-tracks, reel-to-reel tapes, VHS tapes, Blu Rays, 4Ks and DVDs, sheet music, music books and. comic books.

Kendall County will feature several family-friendly events, including a Bluey Bingo event, holiday craft fair and more.

Kane County will feature several holiday-related events, such as a Cocoa and Chocolate Crawl, Dia De Los Muertos and more.

Get started on holiday shopping at the Country Christmas art show and parade in your costume in Cary and Fox River Grove this weekend in McHenry County.

Biz Boo! Trick-or-Treat planned in Rock Falls, Halloween Town in Sterling, and parade and Treat Street in Dixon.

Kendall County will host a variety of festive events to get in the Halloween spirit, including a Halloween Bash, Halloween Parade and much more.