5 things to do: Festival of Trees
November 21, 2012 10:28AM
Updated: November 21, 2012 10:28AM
Joliet’s Light up the Holidays Festival: Activities include free arts and crafts, music, an ice sculpting demonstration, cookie decorating, brunch with Santa, downtown beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 23. The parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. after the 5:15 p.m. tree lighting in Van Buren Plaza. Call (877) 456-5438 or visit Jolietdowntown.com.
How much: Free
ComEd 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, until Nov. 25 at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Call (815) 774-6066 or Visitjoliet.org.
How much: Call for details
Gallery 7: Panna Vajaria, November featured artist, showing a collection of watercolor paintings, to Dec. 14. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and by appointment. At 116 N. Chicago St. in downtown Joliet. Call (815) 726-1840.
How much: Free
“The Nutcracker”: Von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet performs the holiday classic at 2 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N Chicago St., Joliet. Call (815) 726-6600 or visit Rialtosquare.com.
How much: $5
Morton Arboretum: Enchanted Railway, Nov. 23-Jan. 6. Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. At 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Call (630) 968-0074 or visit mortonarb.org.
How much: $9-$12
