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Light it up

Stay warm as you bask in the glow of the lights beaming from the 12th annual Little Friends Parade of Lights, part of the Hometown Holidays celebration in downtown Naperville. The parade kicks off at Water and Main streets in Naperville at 5 p.m. Dec 1. littlefriendsinc.org

Tea with a side of history

Experience the tradition of holiday tea in the living room of the historical N.M. Banta House at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum. Listen to harp music while sitting in the 100-year-old house as you enjoy tea, sweets and finger sandwiches. Two (90-minute) seatings are available at 12:30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8. $20. 514 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. 847-255-1225 or ahmuseum.org (click on “Classes/Programs”)

Craft extravaganza

Load up on your holiday gifts and decorations at the Tinley Park Festival of Arts and Crafts, with 180 booths to help you fill that holiday list. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. $3 admission; free for kids 11 and under. 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park. 847-301-8543 or stepbysteppromotions.com

— Jenniffer Weigel

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