January 13, 2025
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5 Things to Do in Will County: A Merry MAR-y Christmas 2024

By 5 Things to Do in Joliet and Will County
Allison Flood and John Condron perform in "A Merry MAR-y Christmas" in December 2023. A Merry MAR-y Christmas 2024 will be held Saturday at the Mar Theatre in Wilmington and feature holiday music favorites from 20 area performers, visit from Santa, sing-a-long, concessions and cash bar.

Allison Flood and John Condron perform in "A Merry MAR-y Christmas" in December 2023. A Merry MAR-y Christmas 2024 will be held Saturday at the Mar Theatre in Wilmington and feature holiday music favorites from 20 area performers, visit from Santa, sing-a-long, concessions and cash bar. (Photo provided by Tim Placher)

1. “It’s A Wonderful Life” Live Radio Play: 7 p.m. Dec. Thursday, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Local radio talents will perform the classic Christmas story live from the Rialto stage. An annual holiday tradition at the Rialto. For tickets and more information visit rialtosquare.com/shows.

2. “Gloria:” 3 p.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 412 East Benton St.,Joliet. Tutti Voce Collective will present “Gloria,” its annual holiday concert featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major, RV 589 and both newer and traditional carols, including audience singalongs. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and ages 65 and up. For more information, contact Tutti Voce Collective member Amy Pellettiere at 708-269-4731 pr tuttivocecollective@gmail.com.

3.A Merry MAR-y Christmas 2024: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, MAR Theater, 121 S. Main St., Wilmington. The 1937 MAR Theater’s annual Christmas show benefits Kuzma Care Cottage food bank and features holiday music favorites from 20 area performers, visit from Santa, sing-a-long, concessions and cash bar. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12-and-under. For more information and tickets, 815-476-4462 or visit martheater.ticketspice.com.

4. Christmas in the Commons: 4-8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22, Village Commons, New Lenox. Light displays along with our 40-foot tall lighted Santa Claus, visits from Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, synthetic skating rinks, and a variety of other activities. All activities are free, and no admission tickets are required. For a full list of activities and more information, visit newlenox.net.

5. Homer for the Holidays and Gnomer Glen: Dec. 7 – Jan. 3 Heritage Park, 14240 W 151st St., Homer Glen. Walk or drive through the park to enjoy the festive lights. For more information, visit homerglenil.org.

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