Aurora
• Through January 19, 2020
Beauty and the Beast
The tale as old as time will be shown in musical form at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard.
For more information 630.896.6666 or visit paramountaurora.com.
• Friday, Dec. 27 • 10 a.m. – noon
Holiday Hoops
Holiday Hoops, a basketball shooting camp for girls in fifth through eighth grades, will be held over Christmas break at Rosary High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive. The registration fee is $15 at the door, and includes two hours of camp, pizza, and Gatorade. To register, complete the camp form at bit.ly/2Plogxy and bring it to the event.
For more information contact John Rutter 630.896.0831 x 225 or send to jrutter@rosaryhs.com
• Friday, Dec. 27 • 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
AAMOU 19th annual Kwanzaa Festival
Kwanzaa community festival is a first fruits of the harvest celebration by honoring family, community, and culture with food, music, entertainment, stories, raffles, prizes, vendors, games, and fun for the whole family. Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue.
For more information contact Ricky Rodgers at 630-606-1910.
• Sunday, Dec. 29 • 10 a.m.
Lessons and Carols
Lessons and carols, an old-English worship tradition, will be celebrated at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street. The public is invited. Admission, parking and refreshments are free. Acclaimed Naperville harpist Nichole Luchs will provide music.
For more information call 630.896.1033.
• Monday, Dec. 30 • movie starts at 7 p.m.
Classic Movie Mondays: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids
Scientist Wayne Szalinski thought he’d never get his shrink ray to work, but his kids and the neighbor boys end up accidentally shrunken and taken out with the trash. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard. Tickets purchased at the door, $1 cash only. Doors open 6:15 p.m., movie starts 7 p.m..
• Tuesday, Dec. 31 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Family New Year’s Eve Party
Partygoers can bounce in inflatables, play games, participate in interactive entertainment and dance to music! Returning are the active toddler zone area and the various game stations. There will be a countdown and balloon drop at noon. Pre-registration by noon December 30 for $10 includes admission, party favors, and a snack. Day-of registration is $13, and party favors and snack will not be not available. Concessions will be available for purchase. Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail.
For more information call 630.907.9600.
• Tuesday, Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Double Whammy!
Live entertainment with The Hat Guys upstairs in The Loft and two great bands, Pawnshop and The Empty Can Band, will take over the main stage downstairs. Each ticket includes access to both venues, party favors, midnight champagne toast, delicious 12:30 a.m. breakfast buffet, decorations, the whole nine yards! Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant, 28 W. New York Street.
For more information call 630.844.0400 or visit bit.ly/2EgxkgM.
• Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 • 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast Painting Party
Attendees can learn to paint a unique masterpiece theme for the show and then attend Beauty and the Beast for one low package price. Painting party will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Marquee Room. Then the group will walk across the street to Paramount Theatre to enjoy the production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at 5:30 p.m.. Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard.
For more information visit paramountaurora.com or call 630.896.6666.
• Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, 7 p.m. to Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, 7 a.m.
Hawk’s Lock-In Aurora Sports Dome
The 12-hour event will have many activities for boys and girls ages nine through 14. There will skill challenges for baseball, softball, and kickball, movies, dancing, and something for everyone! Proceeds will benefit the 12u baseball teams and their trip to Tennessee.
For more information and to reserve tickets send to 360brianfoster@gmail.com.
• Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 • 7 p.m.
Rosary Trivia Night
Rosary High School’s Parents Auxiliary will be host to a trivia night at the school, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $30 per person, ages 21 and older only. Prizes will be awarded for trivia winners and the best-theme table. The event will feature basket raffles and a wine pull. Pizza and salad will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own food.
For more information or to sign up online visit rosaryhs.com/trivia or call 630.896.0831.
Elgin
• Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
MLK Annual Prayer Breakfast
The annual Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Elgin Community College University and Business Center, 1700 Spartan Drive. Attendees may drop of donations for a food drive. The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m.. Tickets are available at City Hall, 150 Dexter Court, for $15.
For more information visit cityofelgin.org/mlk.
Lisle
• Through January 5, 2020
Morton Arboretum Tree Lights
The Morton Arboretum has a one-mile paved path amid immersing lighting effects that highlight the beauty of trees in Winter. Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53.
For more information call 630.968.0074 or visit mortonarb.org.
Montgomery
• Tuesday, Dec. 31 • 10 a.m. – noon
Happy Noon Year
Youngsters can ring in the Noon Year with this family-friendly event where kids of all ages can enjoy New Year’s Eve! Burn off some energy playing in the gym, make a party favor, or grab a snack. This Noon Year will be complete with a countdown and balloon drop at noon. Each person attending must register. Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass.
For more information call 630.554.1010.
• Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 • 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ladies’ Night Archery
A Ladies Night Archery class will be offered by the Oswegoland Park District. All equipment will be provided, and attendees must wear closed-toe footwear, no experience necessary. The Archery Place, 1725-B Crescent Lake Drive, Montgomery.
For more information and to register visit Oswegoland Park District – bit.ly/34meWh5, or call 630.554.1010.
Mooseheart
• Through December 31 • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Holiday Lights at Mooseheart
Holiday Lights at Mooseheart is one of Chicagoland’s largest light displays! The lighted route is approximately 1.8 miles and has more than 80 lighted displays to view! Mooseheart Child City, S. Lincolnway (Route 31).
For more information call 630.966.2200.
Warrenville
• Saturday, Dec. 28 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Count down to the new year with stories, dancing, parachute play and plenty of balloons. For those aged three to seven. Warrenville Library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville Public Library District Meeting Room East and West combined.
For more information call 630.393.1171.
Yorkville
• Thursdays • 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Trivia and Food Truck
There will be a Flight Tasting Room and Bottle Shoppe for a night of food trucks and trivia each Thursday. Food trucks will roll up at 5 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m.. Flight Tasting Room and Bottle Shoppe, 508 Center Parkway.
For more information call 630.686.2337.
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