Events | The Scene

North Central Illinois ARTworks will host an opening reception and Christmas market from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the NCI ARTworks gallery in the west wing of the Westclox building, 408 Fifth St., Peru.

From Breakfast with Santa and adults-only progressive dinners, Starved Rock Lodge has a variety of holiday activities for everyone.

Here is a list of events set to take place in those towns.

The Will County Model Railroad Association will host a free open house on Saturday at its clubhouse in Joliet.

Local Scene in DeKalb County: Santa parades, Merry Market, ‘The Nutcracker,’ choral concert and more

Fun things to in Kane County this weekend.

This weekend kicks off the holiday season with festivities, parades and plenty of visits from Santa.

Events include the Winter Farmers Market, Christmas party at Reagan's boyhood home and concert from the Dixon Municipal Band.

The Parade of Lights, which is new this year, steps off at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.