SUN holiday roundup

Naperville

- Naperville Turkey Trot: The Naperville Noon Lions Club will hold its 12th annual 5K run at 8 a.m. Nov. 26 at Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave., Naperville. Proceeds benefit local agencies. To register, visit www.napervilleturkeytrot.com.

- Carillon Concert: A carillon concert will be performed from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 26 and from noon to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and Nov. 29.

- Holly Trolley: Hop aboard the trolley and shuttle your way through downtown Naperville as you do your holiday shopping from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29. The trolley will be continually loop downtown Naperville every half hour and pick up riders free of charge at the Dandelion Fountain, Chicago Avenue between Washington and Main streets, Barnes & Noble, Roseland Draperies & Interiors, the Van Buren parking deck, the Main Street Promenade, and the northern entry of Nichols Library. Sponsored by Benton Terrace Condominiums and the Main Street Promenade Shops.

- Shopping and dining specials: Nov. 27, Nov. 28 and Nov. 29. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for a complete list. Roving holiday entertainers add to the merriment.

- Electric Lights Parade and Grand Illumination: Activities for this event will begin at 3 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Nov. 27 throughout downtown Naperville.

- Free Gift Wrapping: Gifts purchased in downtown Naperville can be wrapped for free from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 by various school and charitable organizations at Roseland Draperies & Interiors at Jefferson Avenue and Washington Street. Some restrictions apply.

- Free Family Photos: Get a professional holiday family photo taken from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 28 and Nov. 29, compliments of Wolf Camera. Receive a free 4-by-6-inch photo. First come, first served. Photos will be taken in the archway of the Main Street Promenade.

- Santa Visits: Nov. 28: Santa visits and takes photos with children from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wolf Camera, 144 W. Jefferson Ave.; he visits with children from 11 a.m. to noon at Eddie Bauer, 203 S. Main St. and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 47 E. Chicago Ave.; he visits and takes photos with pets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Two Bostons, 103 W. Jefferson Ave. Nov. 29: he visits and takes photos with children from noon to 1 p.m. at Jill's Portrait Boutique, 127 S. Washington St.; he visits with pets and takes photos from 1 to 2 p.m. at Two Bostons, 103 W. Jefferson Ave., and he visits and takes photos with children from 2 to 3 p.m. at Wolf Camera, 144 W. Jefferson Ave.

- A OneWay Christmas Concert: OneWay Ministry will perform the concert "Let it Shine" at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $5. Call 630-637-7469.

- Holiday Open House: Visit numerous homes from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Dec. 5 and Dec. 6. Free admission. Wreath raffle and holiday food collections benefitting Loaves & Fishes. See www.livedowntownnaperville.com for details. Sponsored by the Live Downtown Naperville Partnership.

- Cup of Cheer: The Cup of Cheer house tour will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and will showcase homes in downtown Naperville, White Eagle, Stillwater and Pembroke Commons. A Holiday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 on the second floor of the White Activities Center at North Central College, 325 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Choose from gifts and decorations, many of which are original designs by club members. Also pick up your souvenir English bone china cup and saucer. Tickets are $35. The general public can visit the Holiday Market from noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 - non-ticket holders may shop the market without participating in the house tours. A preview will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Preview tickets are $55. Coffee, tea and cookies will be available on both days with a formal tea on Dec. 4. For ticket information, visit www.napervillegardenclub.com.

Santa House: Opens for the season Dec. 4 at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. Open from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, and from noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit www.napervilleparks.org.

- Free Gift Wrapping: Gifts purchased in downtown Napeville can be wrapped for free from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 12, Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 at Roseland Draperies & Interiors, Jefferson Avenue at Washington Street. Compliments of various school and charitable organizations. Some restrictions apply.

- Free Family Photos: Get a professional holiday family photo taken compliments of Wolf Camera and P&R Photography from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in the archway of the Main Street Promenade. Receive a free 4-by-6-inch photo. First come, first served.

- Winter Window Walk: Wander through downtown Naperville Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 and see the decorated store and restaurant windows. Look for a special holiday bear, Ike, cleverly disguised in the windows of many merchants. Register to win an Ike bear inside those businesses.

- Candy Cane Hunt: This Naperville Park District event will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 beginning on the main floor of the barn, 421 W. Martin Ave., Naperville. Event includes craft, games, refreshments and candy cane hunt. $14 for residents; $21 for non-residents. Registration is due Dec. 1. Call 630-848-5000.

- Santa Train: The train loads and leaves at 10 a.m. and noon Dec. 5 from Fifth Avenue Station. $15. Visit www.naperjaycees.org for ticket information.

Victorian Holiday Traditions: Tour the Martin Mitchell Mansion in holiday splendor, then enjoy refreshments in the 1834 Tavern with a costumed interpreter from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 and from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $25; $20 for Naperville Heritage Society members. Call 630-420-6010.

- The Legend of St. Nicholas: Hear the lively stories of St. Nicholas from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

Holiday Carillon Recital: from noon to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 20, and from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 21 in downtown Naperville.

- Dean Martin and Friends Holiday Special: An homage to the Rat Pack, "That's Amore" takes you back to the classic era of music from the '40s to the '60s during a tribute at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $25 to $40. Call 630-637-7469.

- Chicago a cappella: This vocal ensemble will perform "Holidays a cappella: Holiday Favorites" at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $12 to $35. Visit www.chicagoacapella.org or call 773-755-1628.

- Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol: Organic Theater Company presents "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Tickets are $20 to $30. Call 630-637-7469.

- Ice Sculptures: Watch a world-famous ice sculptor carve Santa and his sleigh from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 on the front lawn of US Bank, Washington Street at Jefferson Avenue. Sponsored by McKeown Classic Homes.

- Tuba Christmas performance: Enjoy tuba and baritone players from all over the western suburbs play holiday favorites Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 on the front lawn of US Bank, Washington Street at Jefferson Avenue.

- DuPage Symphony Orchestra: The orchestra will present the holiday concert "Winter Dreams" at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The performance also will feature the Naperville Men's Glee Club. Tickets are $11 to $28. Call 630-637-7469.

- Ricky Skaggs Family Christmas: Bluegrass musician Ricky Skaggs will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $45 to $55. Call 630-637-7469.

- Breakfast with Santa: Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet, share their lists with Santa and receive a small gift at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. Registration deadline is Dec. 5. $12 for resident children (13 years old and younger), $18 for nonresident children, $14 for residents who are 14 and older, $21 for nonresidents who are 14 and older. Call 630-848-5000.

- 500 Clown Christmas: This musical extravaganza returns for performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Dec. 17, Dec. 18 and Dec. 19; at 7 p.m. Dec. 20; 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Dec. 22, and Dec. 23 at Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. 500 Clown Christmas contains mature language and themes and is recommended for ages 14 and up. Tickets are $20 to $30. Call 630-637-7469.

- Guys Shopping Night: Fun, fashion and personalized assistance will be provided from downtown merchants Dec. 17. Gifts purchased this night can be wrapped for free inside Roseland Draperies & Interiors, Jefferson Avenue at Washington Street. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for event updates.

- The Nutcracker: DanceWest Ballet will perform "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and at 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $23 to $30. Call 630-637-7469.

Holiday Specials: Various downtown merchants will be offering holiday specials Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. Roving holiday entertainers will add to the merriment. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for complete details.

- Last-Minute Madness Shopping Event: Get your last-minute shopping done before the holidays. Sales and special will be available Dec. 21 to Dec. 23 at participating merchants. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for complete details.

- Holiday Open Gym: The Naperville Park District will offer a Holiday Open Gym for first- through fifth-graders from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Cowlishaw School gym, 1212 Sanctuary Lane, Naperville; from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Patterson School gym, 3731 Lawrence Drive, Naperville; 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 29, at River Woods School gym, 2607 River Woods Drive, Naperville. $11 for residents; $16 for non-residents. Call 630-848-5000.

- Winter Break Escape: This Naperville Park District event includes open gym, games, crafts, bingo, a pizza lunch and a G or PG movie at Cantera Theater. Program meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Cowlishaw Elementary, 1212 Sanctuary Lane, Naperville, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at River Woods Elementary, 2607 River Woods Drive, Naperville. $36 for residents; $54 for non-residents. Call 630-848-5000.

- New Year's Eve celebration: A surprise family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration will be offered Dec. 31 in Naperville. Visit www.downtownnaperville.com for updates.

- Bubble Bash: The DuPage Children's Museum will host Bubble Bash 2009 from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 31 at the museum, 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 630-637-8000.

Lisle

- Snoeshoe Central: Embrace the snowy season and snowshoe across the Morton Arboretum's winter wonderland from 7 a.m. to sunset at the arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Visitors may bring their own snowshoes to explore the grounds or rent some from the arboretum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rental costs $6 to $8 for up to three hours; discounts for members.

- Gnome Hunt: Search for gnomes from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 in the Children's Garden at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Call 630-968-0074.

- Cool Kids Nature Hikes: Take a 20 minute hike followed by a warm cup of cocoa at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. weekdays, and 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. weekends Nov. 27 to Feb. 28 at the Children's Garden at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Call 630-968-0074.

- Enchanted Railroad: Make special family memories with the miniature "Enchanted Railroad," which this year travels to the woods of The Brothers Grimm's Hansel and Gretel. Check out the display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27 to Jan. 3 in the Special Events Room at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years' Day.

- Free admission to the Morton Arboretum: The grounds of the Morton Arboretum will be open for free 7 a.m. to sunset, Thursday, Nov. 26. Buildings will be closed. Restrooms will be available outside Visitor Center and Thornhill Shelter. The Morton Arboretum is at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. Call 630-968-0074.

- Brunch with Santa: The Lisle Park District will offer Brunch with Santa Sundays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20 at The View Restaurant and Bar, 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle. Call for seating. Cost is $14.95 for adults, $11.50 for seniors and children ages 10 and younger. Call 630-968-1920 to make a reservation.

- A Piece of Peace at Santa's Workshop: This Lisle Park District Program will be from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. Children ages 4 to 8 will spend the afternoon eating lunch (bring your own), creating a special gift for mom and dad, playing games, watching a holiday movie and making a tasty snack. This activity will give parents 2˝ hours to catch up around the house or take some time to head out to the mall to tackle holiday shopping. $20 for residents, $35 for nonresidents. Call 630-964-3410 or visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

- Candy Cane Hunt: This annual Lisle Park District event will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Community Park band shell, 1825 Short St., Lisle. For ages 1 to 10. Children will hunt for candy canes by age groups (2 and younger, 3 to 5, 6 to 10) in different areas of the park surrounding the Community Center. Prizes will be given to those who find the special candy canes. $5 for residents; $8 for nonresidents. Dress warm. Pre-registration is suggested. Call 630-964-3410 or visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

- Breakfast with Santa: Stack up the pancakes with Kris Kringle from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, Dec. 12 and Dec. 13, Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, in the Ginkgo Room at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Tickets, which are $24 to $28, go on sale Nov. 5. Discounts for Arboretum members. Call 630-968-0074.

- Lights of Lisle: The annual tree-lighting festivities begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Lisle. Cookies, hot chocolate, caroling and music by the Lisle Community Band. For more information, call Donna Sitts at 630-271-4125.

Santa Parade: The Santa Parade marks the official arrival of Santa at 3 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Lisle. Santa's final destination is the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.

- Trolley rides: Free holiday trolley rides will be offered from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 throughout downtown Lisle to view the festive shops and decorations in the newly-finished downtown streetscapes.

- Once Upon a Christmas: Lisle Heritage Society celebrates the holidays featuring pie baking, blacksmithing demonstrations, hay rides, games and the annual Heritage Society Christmas ornament sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Museums at Lisle Station Park. Meet Santa at the Depot Museum; enjoy holiday snacks and hay wagon rides.

- Ice-Carving Demonstration: An ice-carving demonstration will be presented from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 on the grounds of the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St.

Live Holiday Entertainment: Enjoy live holiday entertainment from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Lisle Village Hall Board Room.

- Polar Express: Children's Christmas train will leave on two trips to the North Pole and back beginning at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 6 from the Lisle Metra train station, 1000 Front St., Lisle. The 11-car double-decker Metra commuter train will recreate the trip enjoyed by the award-winning children's book penned by Chris Van Allsburg. The $14 tickets are available by mail at: The Polar Express, PO Box 4372, Lisle, IL 60532. Checks or money orders should be made payable to The Polar Express and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with the request. Tickets also will be on sale at The Nook on Main Street, at Lisle Savings Bank on Maple Avenue and at the 7-Eleven, Main Street and Ogden Avenue. Call 630-769-1000.

- A Christmas Rose: Celtic harp player Patrick Ball will perform "A Christmas Rose" from 2:15 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Thornhill Education Center at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Step into a magical world of English and Irish literature, Celtic legend and traditional folk beliefs and listen to tales such as "A Child's Christmas in Wales," chapters from "The Wind in the Willows," and passages from Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats and Thomas Hardy at this performance. $23 to $28. Discounts for Arboretum members. Call 630-725-2066 or visit www.mortonarb.org.

- Cookies with Mrs. Claus: This Lisle Park District event will be from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 12 at the Meadows Center, 5801 Westview Lane, Lisle. For ages 4 to 8. $20 for residents; $35 for nonresidents. Join Mrs. Claus and her elves as they sing Christmas songs, read "The Night before Christmas," drink hot chocolate, decorate and eat Christmas cookies. Be sure to bring your Christmas wish list and Mrs. Claus will be sure to make sure it gets to Santa. Children will also make a holiday themed ornament to take home. Call 630-964-3410 or visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org.

- Breakfast with Santa: Visit with Santa from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. and enjoy a breakfast buffet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at Allgauer's at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle. Event will include a magic show at 10 a.m. $10.50 for children who are 11 and younger; $15.50 for children 12 and older and for adults. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Reservations required. Call 630-505-0900, Ext. 3100.

- Guy-friendly shopping: "Beer and Baubles" allows guys to sample munchies and local beer from Two Brothers Brewing, while picking out jewelry for that special someone from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at the the Morton Arboretum store, 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. All ages, beer for the 21 and up crowd. Call 630-968-0074.

- Yule Log Hunt: The Morton Arboretum's annual yule log hunt will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at the arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. After the yule log has been found, return for a log-sawing celebration, bonfire, caroling and hot cocoa. Call 630-968-0074.

- Yule Twig Hunt: This kid-size event sends little guys and gals around to find a pint-size yule log from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Call 630-968-0074.

- Dogsled Spectacular: Sit, stay and watch incredibly talented Siberian husky sled dogs show their skills 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Call 630-968-0074.

- Husky Legacy: Learn how the amazing husky has forged its own role in Alaskan history during "Husky Legacy" at 12, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. This presentation tells the story of how huskies helped humans in the Alaskan wilderness in the early twentieth century. Complimentary tickets are available at the Visitor Center one hour prior to this event. All ages. Call 630-968-0074.

Downers Grove

- The Nutcracker: Midwest Ballet will present "The Nutcracker" from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $11 to $15. Call 630-971-9751.

- Bonfield Express 5K Race: The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 26 in downtown Downers Grove. Register online at www.bonfieldexpress.com.

- Tree-Lighting Ceremony: The event will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at Main Street Train Station, 1000 Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. The festivities will include musical performances and light refreshments. Vote for your favorite Gingerbread House at the downtown merchants. Call 630-434-5555.

- Holiday Shopping Specials: Jolie Boutique will present a fashion show at noon Saturday, Nov. 28, at Capri Ristorante, 5101 Main St., Downers Grove. Vote for your favorite Gingerbread Hose at the downtown merchants. Call 630-968-3748.

- Santa Parade: The Santa Parade steps off at 1 p.m Sunday, Nov. 29, in downtown Downers Grove. Followed by a cookie walk, carriage rides, live Reindeer and visits with Santa in his house until 4 p.m. Stores will offer special sections for children to shop and free gift wrapping. Last chance to vote for your favorite gingerbread house. Call 630-725-0991.

- Christmas caroling: Carolers will sing throughout downtown Downers Grove Saturdays during the month of December.

- Visits with Santa: Santa will be in his house during December at Main and Curtiss streets. Call 630-725-0991 for dates and times.

- Christmas Benefit Show: "It's A Wonderful Life!" will be presented at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Donation is $5. Proceeds benefit the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank. Visit www.sharingconnections.org.

- Xtreme Holiday Makeover: New World Repertory Theater will present "Xtreme Holiday Makeover" at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 3 p.m. Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 3 p.m. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 25, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 27 at the theater, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $12 to $20. Call 630-663-1489.

- West Towns Chorus: This barbershop harmony chorus presents "The Gift of Christmas" at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Tickets are $22. Visit www.westtowns.org/ or call 630-201-5544.

- Miracle on 34th Street: This 1947 holiday movie will be presented at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $4. Call 630-968-0219.

- 3 Godfathers: This 1948 movie will be presented at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $4. Call 630-968-0219.

- White Christmas: This 1954 holiday movie will be presented at 1:30, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $4. Call 630-968-0219.

- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: This 1989 movie will be presented at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $4. Call 630-968-0219.

- Underwater Tree Decorating: The Indian Boundary YMCA will have underwater tree decorating at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the YMCA, 711 59th St., Downers Grove. Free to members. Call 630-929-2417.

Bolingbrook

- Festival in Lights Holiday Extraganza: Activities begin at 3 p.m. on Nov. 14 and continue throughout the afternoon ending with the lighting of The Promenade Bolingbrook's massive Christmas tree and the first Symphony in Lights show of the 2009 holiday season. Symphony in Lights features more than 250,000 LED lights embedded in thousands of feet of holiday foliage and choreographed to the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Festival in Lights activities will include horse and carriage rides, Santa tent, gingerbread contest, kids holiday crafts, holiday storytelling, ice sculpture demonstration, live reindeers, live Nativity scene and mitten and food drive. The Symphony in Lights Show will continue nightly throughout the holiday season every hour beginning at dusk, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. until Dec. 31. The Promenade is at 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Visit www.thepromenadebolingbrook.com.

- Holiday Promenade Shuffle: The third annual Holiday Promenade Shuffle will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3 in Bolingbrook. Send e-mail to info@bolingbrookchamber.org.

- Breakfast with Santa: This event will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at Levy Senior Center, 251 Canterbury Lane, Bolingbrook. Tickets are $8. Call 630-226-8420.

Wheaton

- Dickens of a Christmas: This celebration is from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24 in Wheaton. Visit www.downtownwheaton.com/.

-Lighted Holiday Parade: The 26th annual Lighted Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 will mark the beginning of the Christmas celebration in downtown Wheaton. Event includes also tree-lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage rides and Little Obie locomotive rides. Merchants will offer special deals as Christmas carolers serenade you.

- Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides: From noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 28 to Dec. 19 at Main Street and East Liberty Drive, Wheaton. Fee applies.

- A Visit with Santa: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 28 to Dec. 19, at Wheaton Drama, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. Fee applies.

Glen Ellyn

- Glen Elly Holiday Walk: Begin your holiday season with Glen Ellyn's annual downtown Holiday Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 27. The excitement builds as Santa arrives to light the big tree on Main Street at Crescent Boulevard at 6 p.m. Afterwards, Santa will greet children at Fire Station No. 1 on Pennsylvania Avenue and Main Street.

View the specially decorated award-winning store windows, and stop in at the Glen Ellyn Public Library on Duane Street between 3 and 5 p.m. for refreshments, entertainment and tours. Grace Lutheran Church holds its popular chili supper from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forest and Pennsylvania avenues. Visit the "Living Creche" at First Presbyterian Church on Main Street, or try the free Candlelight Tours at Stacy's Tavern Museum on Main Street at Geneva Road. Visit www.glenellynchamber.com/.