Have a holly, jolly celebration
Walking in a winter wonderland: The 47th Annual Christmas Walk & Storybook Village spans from downtown Hinsdale to Burlington Park. Retailers greet old and new customers with sales and offer goodies to kick off the holiday season. | SUPPLIED PHOTO
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SUGAR PLUM HOLIDAY
MARKET PREVIEW PARTY
Have your pick of the plums and enjoy prizes and refreshments at this pre-Market preview before the Infant Welfare Society Holiday Market opens for all.
When: Nov. 29, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Concordia University, Koehneke Center, River Forest
Cost: $15
More Info: www.childrenscliniciws.org
14th ANNUAL OAK PARK RIVER FOREST INFANT WELFARE
SOCIETY HOLIDAY HOUSEWALK
& MARKET
This two-day event will walk you through five beautifully decorated private homes, and will feature Chef Tastings on Saturday afternoons.
When: Nov. 30 / Dec. 1
Check-in: 3 – 9 p.m. / 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Walk: 5 – 9 p.m. / 1 – 5 p.m.
Market: 3 – 9 p.m. / 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Concordia University, Koehneke Center, River
ForestCost: $40 online, $45 door, $30 student/senior,
$5 market only
More Info: www.childrenscliniciws.org
47th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
WALK & STORYBOOK VILLAGE
Gather to see the traditional tree lighting ceremony and strolling character sing-a-longs. Check out ice carvings and watch as Santa arrives via fire truck.
When: Nov. 30, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Hinsdale to Burlington Park Cost: Free More Info: www.hinsdalechamber.com
Join in this festival of magicians, storytelling and face painting. The whole family will have fun on the cookie walk through local businesses.
When: Dec. 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Lake, Marion & North Blvd., Oak ParkCost:
Free or $10 cookie walk participation
More Info: downtownoakpark.net
WINTER HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRE
One of the original craft fairs in Oak Park continues with entertainment and handmade crafts and gifts for sale inside a decorated Conservatory.
When: Dec. 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Oak Park Conservatory
Cost: Free
More Info: www.pdop.org
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Get together and enjoy a visit from Santa over breakfast. Space is limited, so reserve your spot in this cozy setting!
When: Dec. 8, 9 – 10 a.m.
Where: Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge, HinsdaleCost: $13 residents / $18 non-residents
More Info: www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr/download/seasonalbrochure.pdf
POLAR EXPRESS
Kids can wear their favorite pajamas and hop on the train from Hinsdale to the North Pole (Aurora) for a meal, crafts and a picture with Santa.
When: Dec. 9, 9 – 11 a.m. Where:
Hinsdale train stationCost: $38
More Info: www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr/download/seasonalbrochure.pdf