Things to do Nov. 22-28: Aurora Christkindlmarket, Santa’s Rock N Lights, Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic and more

Starts before Friday

Chicago Sinfonietta’s Culture Chronicles: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Led by guest conductor Vinay Parameswaran, the Chicago Sinfonietta performs Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Elegia Andina,” the Chicago premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ “Alma Monarca” and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. $17-$67. chicagosinfonietta.org.

“Newsies”: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21-22, and 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24, at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Children’s Theatre of Winnetka production of the Disney musical about a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist far away from New York City. $18. childrenstheatrewinnetka.com.

“A Christmas Carol — A Live Radio Play”: Previews Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23 (matinee); regular run: Nov. 23 (evening) through Dec. 30 at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Return to WBFR Studios on Christmas Eve in 1946. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his journey to find the true spirit of the holiday season, complete with live sound effects, radio jingles and more. For ages 8 and older. Previews: $30 adults, $20 students; regular run: $48 adults, $34 students. oillamptheater.org.

Friday, Nov. 22

Great American Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22-24, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg. Accompanied by the Great American Cat Show. Includes a Kids’ Corner and demonstration ring; vendors; exhibitions in obedience, rally, agility, scent work, herding and service dogs and more. $25 for adults, $15 for kids 3-12, $20 for military and ages 65 and older; $50/$30/$40 for a three-day pass. greatamericandogshow.com.

Chicagopex 2024 Stamp Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Westin Chicago Northwest, 400 Park Blvd., Itasca. More than 70 dealers, presentations, philatelic and literature exhibitions, youth area and an APS Town Hall on Friday. Free admission and parking. chicagopex.org/chicagopexcurrent.html.

Wild About Turkeys: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Pingree Grove Forest Preserve, 14N187 Route 20, Pingree Grove. Join district naturalists for a guided hike and learn about the differences between domestic turkeys and the wild turkeys that inhabit the forest preserves. Free. Register: kaneforest.com/register.

Aurora Christkindlmarket: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 22 through Dec. 24, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. German-style outdoor market featuring international and local vendors selling a variety of wares. Special hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28. Free. paramountaurora.com/events/christkindlmarket.

Barrington Area Artists Association Art Sale: 2-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Members of the Barrington Area Artists Association, both professional and amateur artists, will showcase and sell hundreds of fine art pieces. Free; registration required at barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Long Grove Vintage Holidays: Friday, Nov. 22, through Tuesday, Dec. 24, in downtown Long Grove. Organized by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, the event will feature a holiday walk, horse-drawn carriage rides on weekends starting Saturday, Nov. 23, Santa in the village, caroling around town and more. longgrove.org/festival/holiday-season.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Holiday Magic: 3-9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22-24, and Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1; Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22; and Thursday through Tuesday, Dec. 26-31, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. The lights festival features over 2 million twinkling LED lights, themed lighting areas, Santa visits Nov. 22-Dec. 22, Holiday Market, treats, sips and seasonal attractions. Zoo admission and parking fees apply. Advance tickets are required. brookfieldzoo.org//HolidayMagic.

The Chicago Sports Spectacular: 3:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. A sports collectibles convention featuring appearances by athletes, photo ops and autograph signings. $15 Friday and $20 Saturday or Sunday for adults; $10 for kids 6-10; free for kids 5 and younger. $49 for all three days. Sneak peek and VIP packages available. chicagosportsspectacular.com.

Downers Grove Handmade Market: 4-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Moose Lodge, 1030 Warren Ave., Downers Grove. Chicago-area crafters and artisans will be selling jewelry, clothing, accessories, candles, soap, art, food and beverages, toys and more. $15. Tickets: dgjwc.org/handmade-market.

Christmas at Cantigny: 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 22 through Dec. 31, and Wednesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 27-Dec. 26, and Dec. 18, 22-23 and 30-31, at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Stroll through a half-mile, fully ADA- and stroller-accessible path featuring music-orchestrated light shows, festive decorations, flower sculptures and a 28-foot Christmas tree. This year, the light show expands into the upper and lower display gardens. Take a tour of the renovated McCormick House. Weekdays: $8-$12 in advance or $10-$15 at the door; weekends: $15-$20 or $19-$30; holiday peak (Dec. 20-23): $15-$25 or $24-$38. Tickets: cantigny.org.

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. preshow; 6 p.m. tree lighting Friday, Nov. 22, at Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago. Live holiday performances, fireworks and the illumination of the city’s official Christmas tree, which will remain illuminated through Jan. 8. Free. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/tree0.html.

Aurora Winter Lights Festival: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, on Downer Place, from Water Street to River Street, Aurora. At 6:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the illuminated parade. After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with the mayor, will light the city’s holiday tree at 6:50 p.m. And at 7:05 p.m., watch a drone show along the banks of the Fox River. Afterward, on Stolp Avenue, between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard, there will be food vendors, roaming costumed characters and music at Millennium Plaza. Free. aurora-il.org.

Light Up Long Grove: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in Historic Downtown Long Grove. Kick off Vintage Holidays with the annual Bridge Lighting Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. with Village President Bill Jacob. Shops will stay open late. Free. longgrove.org/festival/holiday-season.

Turkey Shoot: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Free-throw contest where each participant shoots 15 times. First place in each age division receives a turkey and second place in each age division receives a pie. Fee; registration required. nbparks.org.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24, at the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is brought to life by a cast of 50 local actors and kids in this family-friendly, 70-minute show adapted for the College of DuPage Theater department. A preshow discussion with the director and designers is at 5:45 p.m. Friday. A postshow discussion with the director and cast in the theater takes place after the 5 p.m. Saturday performance. $14-$16. atthemac.org/events/a-christmas-carol.

Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale’s “Wintersong Wonder & Light”: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Featuring Saint Saëns’ “Christmas Oratorio” and seasonal works by Lauridsen, Cecilia McDowall, Arnesen, Kirchner, Forrest and others, as well as “Joy to the World” and the “Hallelujah” Chorus. $15-$25. gewchorale.org.

“The Christmas Express”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., 8th floor, Elgin. Elgin Theatre Company’s production of Pat Cook’s play is a nostalgic story of eccentric small-town characters wisecracking their way to finding the true wonder of Christmas. $23-$25. elgin-theatre.org/the-season.

CLC Winter Dance Concert “The Gathering”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Mainstage Theatre at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Each artist uses the art of movement to explore the embodied meaning of connection and gratitude. $5-$12. clcillinois.edu.

“The Cover of Life”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at GreenMan Theatre, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. GreenMan Theatre Troupe’s production of R.T. Robinson’s drama about three women during World War II. $15-$20. greenmantheatre.org.

“Matilda the Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22 through Dec. 15, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 5 and 12, at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Wheaton Drama’s production of the musical based on Roald Dahl’s novel. ASL interpretation on Dec. 1 and 6. $23-$26. wheatondrama.org/project/matilda-the-musical.

“The Odd Couple”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Performing Arts Center at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Mismatched roommates Oscar (a sloppy sports writer) and Felix (a fastidious news writer) come together in this comedy classic directed by Brian Gill. $15-$25. events.harpercollege.edu.

TAKE3-Where Rock Meets Bach: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1250 W. Wilson St., Batavia. This trio of violin, cello and piano brings together rock music with classical Bach. $35-$43. bataviafineartscentre.org/events.

Santa’s Rock N Lights: Times vary by day Friday, Nov. 22, through Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Kane County Cougars Northwestern Medicine Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Geneva. One mile drive-through animated lights show synchronized to music featuring light tunnels, life-size dinosaurs, reindeer, polar bears, Santa and more. $29.99-$36.99. santasrocknlights.com/geneva.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5K: 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, along the Fox River in Aurora. Fourth annual run to benefit A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools and the Aurora East Educational Foundation. runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/TomAHawk5k.

Breakfast and Lunch with Santa: 9-10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at The Village Squire, 480 S. Randall Road, South Elgin. Have breakfast or lunch while visiting with Santa. Includes crafts, coloring and reindeer food. Breakfast is $17 for residents and $25 for nonresidents; lunch is $17 for kids and $23 for adults for residents and $25/$29 for nonresidents. Register at southelgin.com.

Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Over 550 prime muscle cars, dealer-built supercars and Corvettes on display, with a variety of vendors. $40 in advance, $45 at the door for adults, free for kids 12 and younger. mcacn.com.

Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Park Center Gym, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. Team up to win a turkey provided by Harrison’s Poultry Farm. Each adult/child (ages 8-13, plus an adult) will attempt 10 free throws. The pair with the highest total wins. Each age group will be assigned a specific time slot. $10/pair. glenviewparks.org.

The Beatrix Holiday Party: 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 23 to Dec. 29, at Chicago Children’s Theatre, 100 S. Racine, Chicago. Three storytellers narrate interactive performances of “The Tale of Tom Kitten,” “The Tailor of Gloucester,” “The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher” and “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” After the show, audience members can gather in the lobby to play with the puppets, take pictures with the cast, and enjoy Beatrix Potter-inspired crafts and holiday treats courtesy of Eli’s Cheesecake. Recommended for kids 8 and younger. $45.25. chicagochildrenstheatre.org.

Island Lake Holiday Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23-24, at the village hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave., Island Lake. Gifts, holiday decor, jewelry, crafts and more. Free entry. villageofislandlake.com.

Photos with Santa at the Cobblestone: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago St., Elgin. Book a 15-minute time block to take photos with Santa. Craft activity and snacks will be available in the basement. $30. Register: elginhistory.org.

Family Holiday Movies: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Watch “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch.” Free. glenellynchamber.com/holiday.

Christmas at Corron Farm: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road, St. Charles. Santa visits, crafts, indoor holiday market, s’mores, hot cocoa, live caroling and more. Free. camptontownship.com.

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lights Festival Lane; 5:30 p.m. parade; 7:30 p.m. fireworks Saturday, Nov. 23, on Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Lights Festival Lane features free, family-friendly activities, including Santa photos and musical events; parade with Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse; and fireworks over the Chicago River. Free. themagnificentmile.com/lights-festival.

Community Thanksgiving: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Life Changing Community Outreach, 5900 W. North Ave., Chicago. Food will be served, while supplies last. Free. lcco2013.org.

An Almost Winter Day: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at SEBA Park, 151 S. Water St., South Elgin. Activities include a s’more station, cookie decorating, craft station, snowball slingshot, letters to Santa, tree-decorating contest, ice sculptor, dog sled demos by Free Spirit Siberian Rescue and pictures with Santa from 2-4:45 p.m. The village tree lighting is at 5 p.m. at Panton Mill Park. southelgin.com.

Christmas on State Street: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Glen Ellyn Historical Society, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. The illustrated talk traces the history of Christmas celebrations on Chicago’s State Street using photos, ads, postcards, menus and memorabilia. $10, $5 for students. gehs.org.

Light Up The Park: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Includes visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn sleigh rides, carolers, skating and ice-sculpting. Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens will arrive at 5:30 p.m. to illuminate the park with a display of more than 80,000 holiday lights. Free. rosemont.com/thepark/event/light-up-the-park.

Denny Diamond’s “Joy”: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Stage Left, 125 Van Buren St., Woodstock. A tribute to Christmas classics and popular songs from the American songbook. $20-$25. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Palatine Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:45-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Towne Square, Slade and Greeley streets, Palatine. Santa visits and pictures in the Towne Square gazebo, holiday music performed by the Palatine Children’s Chorus and Santa lights the holiday tree. Free. palatine.il.us.

Hoffman Estates Friendship Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the village hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. Mayor McLeod will be joined by Cub Scout Troop 297 to light the tree and kick off a fireworks display. Following the fireworks, Santa will arrive by fire truck to visit with children. Entertainment by the Choral-Aires and refreshments follow inside the village hall. Nonperishable food and personal care item donations will be accepted for local food pantries. Free. hoffmanestates.org.

Chicago Repertory Ballet: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Classical ballet with contemporary dance featuring choreographic works such as “The Four Seasons,” “Le Sacre Du Printemps,” as well as “Macbeth” by artistic director Wade Schaaf of Elgin. $32. eccartscenter.org.

Chicago Piano Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Armerding Concert Hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. The ensemble features the Lincoln Trio (violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, cellist David Cunliffe and pianist Marta Aznavoorian) along with virtuoso violist Aurelien Fort Pederzoli from the Black Oak Ensemble. $11.80-$18.88. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Sunday, Nov. 24

Lincolnwood 48th Annual Turkey Trot: 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Proesel Park, 6915 Kostner Ave., Lincolnwood. This CARA-certified, USATF-certified, chip-timed 5K/10K race and 5K fitness walk features a flat, fast course. Athletes 6 and younger can take part in the Drumstick Dash. All registered racers will receive a long-sleeved shirt, 2024 race bib and finisher’s medal. $20-$44. runsignup.com/RACE/IL/LINCOLNWOOD/LWTURKEYTROT.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show that hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Best-Loved Songs of Christmas Concert: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Professional storyteller Jenny Riddle sings and shares the stories behind famous Christmas songs, based on Ace Collins’ book “Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas.” ippl.libcal.com/event/12356249.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s “Hansel & Gretel”: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $10-$35. Tickets: sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

Holiday Magic and Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:45-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Green and Center streets, Bensenville. Santa arrives at 4:45 p.m., with the tree lighting at 5 p.m. Take photos with Santa from 5:15-7 p.m. Plus, a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, train rides, hot cocoa and treats. bensenville.il.us.

Christmas at Cantigny, A Very Taylor Christmas: 5-9 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 29, except Dec. 22, at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Experience a light show set to songs from all of Taylor Swift’s eras. $15-$25, $19-$30. Tickets: cantigny.org.

“A Very Sketchy Christmas”: 7 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 22, at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. Join The Well This is Awkward Players for an evening of irreverent sketch comedy, with a playful spin on everything from family dysfunction to the crass commercialization of Christmas to corporate pinheads, dodgy Secret Santa gifts and off-the-rails holiday parties. $15-$20. steelbeamtheatre.com.

Music of the Baroque: Bach — The Christmas Oratorio: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The Christmas story unfolds in dramatic narrative, moving arias and stirring chorales. $43-$108. baroque.org.

“A Christmas Carol”: Various times and dates Sunday, Nov. 24, through Dec. 23 at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. On a snowy Christmas Eve, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge visits the past, present and future to discover the true meaning of Christmas. For ages 5 and older; kids 3 and younger will not be permitted. $20-$45. metropolisarts.com/event/christmas-carol-2024.

Monday, Nov. 25

Holiday movies: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Screening of “It's a Wonderful Life” (1946). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. $1 at the door (cash only). paramountaurora.com/events.

Chamber Music on the Fox Goes Baroque!: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. The music of Bach, Frescobaldi and Handel featuring soprano Kathleen Monson, cellist Sara Sitzer, bass trombonist Mark Fry, flutist Scott Metlicka, violinists Eric Pidluski and Christine Chon, bassist Jeremy Attanaseo, violist Bruno Silva, and Christopher Powell on harpsichord and organ. $15-$25. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Music of the Baroque: Bach — The Christmas Oratorio: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Christmas story unfolds in dramatic narrative. $33-$108. baroque.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Wing It Turkey Shootout Free Throw Challenge: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Teams of one adult and one child shoot 10 free throws each for a chance to win a trophy and a turkey. Kids 6-12 must be accompanied by an adult. $10-$15 per child. Register at gepark.org/register.

Thanksgiving Lego Party: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Kids 5-12 can create anything they can imagine with more than 100 pounds of Lego bricks. Extreme Builders Post Party starts at 12:30 p.m. for extra building time. $39-$49. Registration required. nbparks.org.

Turkey Testicle Festival: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Parkside Pub & Grill, 11721 E. Main St., Huntley. 42nd annual festival for ages 21 or older. Music starts at 11 a.m. with Polly Says, followed by 7th heaven, Modern Day Romeos and Tennessee Whiskey Chicago. Four bus routes to the pub start at 3 p.m. Advance VIP pass is $75 or Jump the Line pass is $30. $20 at the gate. parksidepub.com/ttf.

Mount Prospect Holiday Tree Lighting and Christkindlmarket: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Meyn-Busse Park, 21 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Tree lighting at 5 p.m. The Christkindlmarket runs from 4-7 p.m. inside the village hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Free. experiencemountprospect.org.

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59.95-$499.95. rosemont.com/allstate.

Thursday, Nov. 28

Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Annual chip-timed race, with awards given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers in each age group. Runners, walkers, running strollers and special needs runners are welcome. All proceeds go to benefit individuals with vision, hearing and diabetes issues. Only online registration will be accepted. $40 for ages 15 and older through Nov. 22 and $45 through Nov. 28; $30 for kids 10-14 and $25 for kids 9 and younger. Register: napervilleturkeytrot.com.

Turkey Trot & Sammy Scurry: 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. The 44th annual Palatine Park District Turkey Trot offers a 2- or 5-mile distance. Kids can run the Sammy Scurry. Free snacks and beverages. Registration required. $30; $10 Sammy Scurry. palatineparks.org/event/turkey-trot-sammy-scury.

Turkey Trot 4-Mile Run: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Top two runners who most accurately predict their finish time win a prize. Prizes for best costume. Open to all ages; no registration is required, but a waiver must be signed at the event. The Glen Ellyn Park District is collecting nonperishable food items for the Glen House Food Pantry. gepark.org/calendar.

Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot: 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Park Avenue and Adell Place, Elmhurst. The 41st annual 5K fun run raises money to feed the hungry. $40-$45. Register: dangibbonsturkeytrot.org.

Evanston Flying Turkey 5K: 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Church Street and Sheridan Road, Evanston. 5K run or walk presented by Endeavor Health. Registrants receive a Flying Turkey 5K winter hat. Collection of canned goods on-site for the Evanston Vineyard Food Pantry. $37-$42; $15 for kids 11 and younger. evanstonflying5k.com.

Wauconda Turkey Trot: 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at 118 S. Main St., Wauconda. Participants can register for the 4-mile, chip-timed run around Bangs Lake or the 2-mile fun run/walk down Main Street. Participants will receive a T-shirt and medal. Proceeds benefit the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry. $40 for the 2-mile, $50 for the 4-mile, $20 for kids younger than 10. raceroster.com/events/2024/95094/2024-wauconda-turkey-trot.

Dickens Holiday Village: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Thursday, Nov. 28, through Jan. 1 at Kringle’s Christmas Village, 510 Orchard St., Antioch. Public art exhibit featuring lifelike figures representing scenes from the Dickens era. This year’s display will be indoors, plus a few scenes outdoors on the sidewalks. Free. antiochchamber.org.

Naper Lights: 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, in downtown Naperville. Display of holiday lights and music along Water Street, Foyo Plaza, Jaycees Park and the Riverwalk. Free. naperlights.com.

Ongoing

Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 24 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fall flowers. Free. epd.org.

Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Lights: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the first weekend in January at The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. The museum’s annual celebration features a four-story, floor-to-dome Grand Tree surrounded by more than 50 trees and displays decorated to represent the holiday traditions from cultures around the globe. For tickets, see msichicago.org.

Poinsettia Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Dec. 15, except Nov. 28, at the Cantigny Visitors Center, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. cantigny.org.

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. through Feb. 2 at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 90-minute sessions. Free, but tickets are required. Skate rentals: $16 Monday through Thursday; $20 Friday through Sunday and holidays. chicago.gov.

Santa at Fashion Outlets of Chicago: 2 p.m. select dates through Tuesday, Dec. 24, at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont. Visit with Santa. Pet owners can bring their furry friends to take part in Pet Nights from 4-7 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 2. fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

Illumination Tree Lights: 4:30-9:30 p.m. select dates through Saturday, Jan. 4, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. See 17 displays of lights set to music highlighting the beauty of trees in winter along a 1-mile, ADA-accessible, paved path. Roast marshmallows for s’mores and enjoy a hot seasonal beverage from the concession tents along the trail. New this year is an Illumination sensory evening Dec. 3. The exhibition is closed select Mondays and Tuesdays and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Lightscape: 4:30-9:15 p.m. select dates through Jan. 5 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Take a nighttime stroll through illuminated displays. $32 for members, $34 for nonmembers for adults; $17/$19 for kids 3-12 in advance; $37/$39 for adults, $22/$24 for kids the day of. chicagobotanic.org/lightscape.

ZooLights: Time slots start at 4:30 p.m. select dates through Jan. 5 at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago. Features more than 3 million lights, including hundreds of luminous LED displays and festive experiences. $7-$10; free on select Mondays. lpzoo.org/event/zoolights.

“A Christmas Story, the Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 1, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Theatre 121’s musical reimagines classic scenes from the original film. Additional shows at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 4 p.m. Dec. 1. $15-$33. woodstockoperahouse.com.

“The Wickhams, Christmas at Pemberley”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 15, at Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s production is a holiday tale about the confines of class and the generosity of forgiveness. $42-$44. atthemac.org.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”: 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, with select 1 p.m. shows Thursdays through Dec. 29 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The story of showbiz buddies and military comrades Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, who stage a winter pageant to save a struggling Vermont inn owned by their old commanding officer. Ticket prices start at $63. marriotttheatre.com.

“A Christmas Carol”: Various times and dates through Friday, Dec. 20, at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $30-$85. goodmantheatre.org.

Highwood Holiday Light Village: Daily through Thursday, Jan. 2, at Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood. Free. chamberhp.com.