The 48th Festival of the Gnomes will be held Saturday and Sunday at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre. in Joliet.

Whether you can get away for an afternoon or an entire weekend, here are some destinations to help get you started.

Check out one of the these northern Illinois bakeries that specialize in delicious cookies on Dec. 4.

The Taylor Swift tribute band will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Thursday, March 13.

From comics to chocolate, silly socks and edgy fashion looks there is sure to be something for everyone on your list.

“The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston” starring Belinda Davids will be at the downtown Joliet theatre Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Local events in Oswego, Geneva, Aurora, Joliet, Ottawa and more help enhance seasonal fun and keep calendars full.

Live entertainment at the Joliet Public Library and the Joliet Area Historical Museum, North Pole Christmas Market at the Renaissance Center and North Pole Park at Cass and Joliet Streets, ice sculpture demos, food trucks and parade.

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Families turn out to downtown Joliet to take in an afternoon of festivities for the annual Light Up the Holidays on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.