The concert will feature festive favorites including “O Holy Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame” and more.

Visit these spectacular light shows and displays this Christmas season.

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform its Holidays Pops: Winter Wonderland concert Dec. 12 and 14.

The Greggory is centered around live-fire cooking in an open-show kitchen with a menu that includes dishes such as bone-in prime rib, Slagel Farms rotisserie chicken and Mediterranean sea bass.

Check out this list of upcoming holiday concerts, shows and family-friendly events at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Enjoy brunch with Santa, holiday parties, Christmas Day brunch, New Year's Eve celebration and much more at this classic Lake Geneva resort.

The Holiday Spectacular Concert is set for Friday, Dec. 12.

This hilarious evening of stand-up comedy will feature Ana Belaval, Andrea Darlas and Joanna Clark on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake.

Check out holiday themed bars at locations around the suburbs, including Oak Brook, Naperville, St. Charles, South Elgin and more.

Port Barrington's Arctic Winter Bar features live music, heated barn and seasonal craft cocktails through Feb. 1.

Enjoy food and drink specials at 18 participating restaurants in downtown Glen Ellyn.

The Dixon Christmas Walk is Friday, Dec. 5.

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

Holiday events include a Very Merry Huntley, Home for the Holidays at the McHenry County Historical Society & Museum and Merry Cary Holiday Parade & Festival.

Sycamore's Walk with Santa begins at the Sycamore Theatre at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The Geneva Christmas Walk begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The Shorewood Holiday Market kicks off the season on Friday, Dec. 5 and continues through Saturday, Dec. 6.

Stage 212 will host three performances of 'Joy to the World: A Holiday Revue to Benefit the Auditorium' this weekend.

Elmhurst's Hometown Holiday Family Fun Day is Saturday, Dec. 6 at City Centre Plaza.

The two beloved holiday events return to Geneva the first weekend of December.

The event begins each year with the tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa at Santa’s Village, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band and more.

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

The beloved Chris Kringle Market runs through Dec. 21.

The annual holiday event kicks off at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

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

The world-renowned pianist and composer returns to the stage with a heartwarming concert experience that celebrates the season through music, storytelling and holiday cheer.

This comedy revue roasts everything from classic holiday movies to family gatherings to office parties with seasonal songs and more.

The Joliet American Legion Band will perform Sunday, Dec. 14. The Jingle Mingle event is set for Dec. 4.

The free performances will include holiday hits with the joyful harmonies of the Andrews Sisters.

The Drunk’n Gnome Caroling Show is hitting the road in Will County with a rowdy, festive twist on Christmas classics at several establishments in Joliet and Channahon.

The choir’s 41st annual Christmas concerts will highlight seasonal songs, featuring virtuoso guitarist Goran Ivanovic.

The tours run on select days through Dec. 15.

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

Twins Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the sons of music legend Ricky Nelson and grandsons of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, will bring their show "Christmas with the Nelsons" to St. Charles Dec. 9.

Comedian Lee Hardin will headline the Dec. 4 show at Mad Water Saloon.

The brilliant light and color show runs through Jan. 3.

Check out the shows and live performances at venues like the Rialto Square Theatre, Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center for the Arts, Egyptian Theatre and more!

The Festival of Lights and Christmas tree sale kick off Friday, Nov. 28.

Make plans to spend a day exploring the historic city of Galena during the holiday season.

The Chicago-based ensemble returns to Chamber Music on the Fox with timeless classics and works of contemporary composers.

The holiday show will feature plenty of laughs and the biggest hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

The concert will feature members of Sinfonietta Bel Canto, Sinfonietta DuPage and guests.  

Keg Grove Brewing Company opened in a former fire station in Morris in 2024.

Experience a Victorian Christmas as the Reddick Mansion in Ottawa.

Enjoy a number of holiday performances in Elgin, Schaumburg and St. Charles this holiday season.

Here’s a list of things to do the week of Dec. 1, 2025, in Morrison, Fulton, Erie and Prophetstown.

"A Carpenters Christmas" features classics like “Merry Christmas Darling,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and more holiday favorites from The Carpenters’ two iconic Christmas albums.

This exhilarating concert experience marries rock favorites from iconic bands such as Metallica, Pink Floyd and Evanescence with beloved traditional carols, popular classical pieces and holiday standards.

Isaak will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre on Friday, Dec. 12.

The event, which starts with caroling at 6:30 p.m. and the Messiah at 7 p.m., is both a community celebration of the start of the holiday season and a fundraiser for local charities.