Leave the cooking and clean up to someone else on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Pinz Entertainment Center in Yorkville will host "The Grinch" and "Elf" trivia on Friday, Dec. 12.

The Plano confectioner's holiday-themed candies include peppermint bark, mint chocolate bars, chocolate shaped Santas and more.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

Celebrate the holidays with a family brunch at these locations in northern Illinois.

The festival is set to take place from noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 at Settler’s Park in downtown Plainfield .

Oswego's Christmas Walk is set for 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in downtown Oswego.

More than 40 small local businesses will be showcasing their treasures at Main Street Merchants on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Celebrate the holiday season at these charming, family-friendly events.