5 things to do: Festival of Trees
November 15, 2012 10:48AM
Fall Dance Fusion: Students from College of DuPage’s Dance program will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Lemont High School Performing Arts Center, 800 Porter St. Call (630) 942-4000 or visit atthemac.org.
How much: $4
Christmas Fest: Kids become elves at Santa’s Workshop in Downtown Mokena on Nov. 17. The traditional Parade of Lights is followed by the tree lighting ceremony and caroling, crafts and a dance at the VFW Hall, 19852 S. Wolf Road. Call (708) 479-2468 or visit Mokena.org
How much: Free admission
Christmas Crossroads Craft Show: Presented by the Lockport Woman’s Club, this large juried craft show features more than 180 crafters and only handmade crafts Nov. 17-18 at Lockport East High School Field House, 1333 E. 7th St., Lockport. Shuttle bus. No strollers. Visit Christmascrossroads.com.
How much: $1-$3
Festival of Trees: Teddy Bear Tea, Rialto Idol singing contest and Festival of the Vine wine tasting, as well as hundreds of trees and wreaths, then Joliet’s Light Up The Holidays Parade Nov. 18-23 at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Call (815) 774-6066 or rialtosquare.com.
How much: $5-$7
“44 Plays for 44 Presidents”: Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre will perform this satire to Nov. 18. At One University Parkway, Romeoville. Call (815) 836-5500 or email boxoffice@lewisu.edu.
How much: $9-$10
