5 Things to Do: Dec. 9-11

"It's a Wonderful Life"

This weekend, watch a holiday classic with the CSO, build a gingerbread house, meet Santa and more.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” in Concert

“It’s a Wonderful Life” in Concert (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
Photo courtesy of Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Dec. 9-11
Chicago

If this classic movie is always on your holiday must-watch list, do something new this year with a viewing accompanied by Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Gingerbread Jubilee

Gingerbread Jubilee at Wagner Farm
Dec. 10
Glenview

Build a gingerbread house at Wagner Farm as you enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate and cookies.

Santa at Market Square

santa hat
Dec. 10
Lake Forest

Bring the kids to Market Square this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. to take free photos with Santa and meet reindeer.

BRRR Fest

Frozemont at MB Financial Park
Photo courtesy of MB Financial Park.

Dec. 10-11
Rosemont

This new winter food and drink fest will feature fare from restaurants like Bub City, Five Roses, Park Tavern and Sugar Factory, plus live music by Second Hand Soul Band and Sushi Roll and ice carving by World Class Ice Sculpture Inc.

“The Nutcracker”

Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" 2016: Fair Visitors costume rendering
Fair Visitors costume rendering (Photo courtesy of The Joffrey Ballet.)

Opens Dec. 10
Chicago

The Joffrey Ballet’s new “Nutcracker” opens this weekend. Buy your tickets ASAP, and then get all the behind-the-scenes details here.


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