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Kids took part in holiday craft-making during the Kiwanis Club's breakfast with Santa event Dec. 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest in Lake Forest.

Santa and Mrs. Claus had breakfast with families at Kiwanis fundraisers in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

May 23, 2019 at 10:09 a.m.

It was all about St. Nick, the special guest at a pancake breakfast Saturday morning at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, as kids took time to eat with...

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest held its annual Christmas pageant Dec. 9, 2018 where children played roles in retelling the story of the birth of Christ.

Children of First Presbyterian church in Lake Forest retell Nativity story in annual pageant

May 23, 2019 at 10:09 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest continued a holiday tradition Sunday that has been going on there for over 50 years, putting on its annual children’s Christmas pageant that retells...

Yumi Bae, left, and Su Yeon An, both from Mt. Prospect, celebrate during the Illinois Bicentennial Birthday Bash at the Grove on Dec. 2, 2018.

The Grove in Glenview marks Illinois bicentennial: ‘We need to appreciate where we came from’

May 23, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

Whether you call it the Land of Lincoln or the Prairie state, it was time to celebrate Illinois’ 200th birthday over the weekend. The Glenview Park District marked the occasion...

Carriage rides were part of the seasonal fun at the at the Norman Rockwell Holiday Celebration in Highwood.

Highwood turns to Norman Rockwell for holiday inspiration

May 14, 2019 at 2:57 a.m.

Highwood offered a new holiday kick-off event this year with a Norman Rockwell Holiday Celebration Nov. 24. The event gathered attendees in City Hall Park for a potluck, before moving...

Holiday shoppers support the Wilmettonomics, shop local campaign at Lad & Lassie Shop.

Wilmette businesses find Christmas joy with move to Saturday Holiday Happenings

May 10, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

Saturday’s freezing rain didn’t deter businesses in Wilmette from exuding seasonal warmth by offering customers holiday nibbles, special merchandise discounts,and other niceties during the annual Holiday Happenings. The event provides...

Dancers from The Lake Forest Dance Academy performed during the annual tree lighting ceremony Nov. 23, 2018 at Market Square in downtown Lake Forest.

Lake Forest illuminates 45-foot Norway spruce, kicks off holiday season in community celebration

May 23, 2019 at 10:09 a.m.

Thousands gathered for the annual tree lighting and kickoff to the Christmas holiday in Lake Forest on Friday Nov. 23, where thousands of twinkling lights transformed the downtown Market Square...

Posey Connell of Lake Forest, left, and Sophie Uddin of Lake Bluff, enjoy a holiday performance by the Lake Forest Country Day School Choir in Port Clinton Square.

Highland Park lights up for the holidays

May 14, 2019 at 2:57 a.m.

Light Up the Night Highland Park marked the official start of the holiday season Nov. 17 with a holiday tree lighting, decked out storefronts and more than 200 decorated trees...

Recycles Day in Glenview featured a variety of activities for kids at the Kent Fuller Air Station on Nov. 10, 2018.

Glenview Park District marks America Recycles Day: ‘It’s important for our kids to learn’

May 23, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

As part of national America Recycles Day, the Glenview Park District hosted a Nov. 10 event aimed at inspiring greener living while promoting the use of recyclable materials. Held at...

Lee Thinnes, owner of Lee's Antiques of Winnetka, discusses design options with Luke Palese of Chicago.

Winnetka Antiques + Modernism Show features 40 dealers

May 10, 2019 at 5:39 p.m.

The Antiques + Modernism Winnetka show has traveled through time, and this year celebrates its 48th year and leaves notions of grandma’s antique collectables and doilies on the dresser far...

Addison Bloom, 2, of Deerfield and Tzipora Malek, 3, of Des Plaines explore the sensory "nest" at Northbrook Play.

Northbrook Court opens interactive play area in partnership with Chicago Children’s Museum

May 14, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

Last weekend marked the grand opening of Northbrook Play, an indoor mini-museum and play space set among retail stores in Northbrook Court. Northbrook Play developers say the facility provides a...

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