Things to do Nov. 18-24: Tree lightings, light shows, craft fairs, holiday theater and more. SparkleLightShow MortonArboretum chicagobotanic
Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fall flowers. epd.org/news/fall-flower-show.
"Season's Greetings": 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18, in the Playhouse Theatre, McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's production of Alan Ayckbourn's entertaining look at the anxiety and high jinks of an average family during the holidays. Contains mature themes and language. $40-$42. atthemac.org/events/seasons-greetings.
Blue Man Group: Various dates and times at the Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Masks are encouraged, but optional. Recommended for kids 3 and older. $49-$69. briarstreetbroadway.com. Starts before Friday IllumiBrew: 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17-18, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. For ages 21 or older. See the 10th annual Illumination: Tree Lights while sampling seasonal beers, ciders and meads from local breweries stationed along the Illumination trail. Thursday: $80 general admission; $40 designated driver; Friday is sold out. mortonarb.org.
State Street Holiday Market: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Nov. 18 through Dec. 18, at 35 S. State St., Chicago. More than 70 vendors, holiday-focused programming, and educational forums for small business owners. LoopChicago.com/Market. Providence Christmas Market: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Northwest Bible Baptist Church, 9N889 Nesler Road, Elgin. Features quilts, jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, lawn games, cookies, pies and homemade concessions. Free admission. facebook.com/providencechristmasmarket.
Gilberts tree lighting ceremony: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in Town Square Park, 195 Jackson St., Gilberts. villageofgilberts.com. Tree Lighting on Spring Road: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Wild Meadows Trace Park, 483 Spring Road, Elmhurst. Holiday Tree lighting ceremony in Elmhurst with festive Christmas carols, Santa Claus arriving aboard a fire engine at 6:30 p.m., hot chocolate and cookies. exploreelmhurst.com.
Explore the Sound Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Features the Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, Chamber Singers and guest instrumentalists performing selections from various locations throughout the hall. $3-$10. finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
"A Christmas Chaos": 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., 8th floor, Elgin. Elgin Theatre Co.'s production of Michael Wehrli's holiday comedy. $18-$20. elgin-theatre.org/next-production. Breakfast and Lunch with Santa: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at The Village Squire, 480 S. Randall Road, South Elgin. Have breakfast or lunch with Santa. Includes crafts, coloring and reindeer food. Breakfast is $13 for residents and $18 for nonresidents; lunch is $13 for kids and $18 for adults for residents and $18/$25 for nonresidents. Register at southelgin.com/registration.
Holy Apostles Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry. Crafts, gifts, refurbished jewelry, baked treats, coffee, and a Cookie Walk of specialty cookies on Saturday. 385-5673. Almost a Winter's Day: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at SEBA Park, 151 Water St., South Elgin. Make s'mores and crafts, decorate cookies and drop off a letter to Santa . Other events include Asphalt Curling, an ice sculptor, a bonfire, a tree-decorating contest and a giant sling shot. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. and stays until 4:45 p.m. for pictures. The village tree lighting takes place at 5 p.m. at Panton Mill Park. Ends with fireworks, rescheduled from the End of Summer Music Fling. Free.
Palatine Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: 4:45-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at Towne Square, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Enjoy holiday music performed by the Palatine Children's Chorus and help Santa light the holiday tree. Children can take pictures with Santa in the Towne Square gazebo. palatine.il.us.
Shakespeare -- The Magic of the Word: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the ECC Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Clay S. Jenkinson's 90-minute performance features the recitation of great moments in Shakespeare, commentary, biographical details, discussions of Shakespearean themes, and a practical guide to overcoming"Shakespeare intimidation." $35. Dine at Spartan Terrace Before the show for $29. eccartscenter.org.
"The Immersive Nutcracker": Various dates and times from Saturday, Nov. 19, through Monday, Jan. 2, at Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago. Experience"The Nutcracker" brought to life on a majestic scale, featuring Tchaikovsky's"The March of the Toys" and"The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and more. lighthouseartspace.com/artspace/chicago.
Holiday Boutique: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah Congregation, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Hosted by the Sisterhood of Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah Congregation, the boutique features vendors selling unique merchandise including jewelry, clothing, handbags, accessories, personalized gifts, art work, toys and more. Vaccinations required, masks optional. 256-1213 or [email protected].
Monday, Nov. 21 Thanksgiving centerpiece workshop: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Designer Joyce Grattoni will show participants how to create a centerpiece with eucalyptus, mums, roses and fresh foliage. $65, includes parking. Register at cantigny.org. Mount Prospect Holiday Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Tree lighting with hot chocolate, cookies and carols. The Christkindlmarket will be open. mountprospect.org.
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