Holiday Events in New Lenox

Looking to spread the holiday cheer in the community? There's a lot of local events for all ages to celebrate the holiday season in the community. Read below and click on the links for more information about the events.

You can read holiday stories and see more events in our 2011 Holiday Shopping Guide.

St. Jude Christmas Cantata: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. St. Jude’s entire Music Ministry, including full orchestra, will perform in the Cantata.

Letters to Santa: Through Dec. 2. Drop off your child's letter to Santa (along with a $3 fee per letter) and Santa will personally write your child back.

L-Way Madrigal Singers at the Library: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. The Lincoln-Way Madrigal singers will perform at the library.

Make Your Own Wreath: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Come to the library and learn how to make a fun and festive holiday wreath with resident Crafty Divas Emma and Donna.

LW-West Madrigal Dinners: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3. The ticket price includes a three-course meal catered by century madrigals and traditional music.

Santa's Elves Babysitters Service: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9. Let Santa's elves babysit your pottytrained kids aged 4-10 while you shop, wrap gifts, attend a party, or do whatever you need to prepare for the holidays.

Pictures With Santa: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Have your picture taken with Santa at Lincolnway Community Bank and get a free digital copy.

Christmas in the Commons: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Take a photo with Santa and stick around for free treats, tree decorating, tree lighting, reindeer rides and more.

Seniors Ring in the Holidays Breakfast: 9:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5. Eat breakfast, listen to Christmas songs performed by children and make a holiday craft.

Teens' Gift Craft Event: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. Teens can come make a holiday craft to give as a gift for a loved one.

LW-Central Madrigal Dinners: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10. The ticket price includes a three-course meal catered by century madrigals and traditional music.

Kris Kringles’ Karnival: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Families can hang with Santa and have fun playing games, making crafts, listening to holiday music.

Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Chamber members can network and have food and drinks from New Lenox restaurants.

Library Cookie Exchange: 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Bake 5 dozen of one of your best cookie recipes and take home 5 dozen different cookies from your neighbors. Send us your recipe and we'll make copies for everyone to take home.

Holiday Open House: All day Dec. 16-17. Come meet Santa at Old Plank Trail Bank. On Dec. 17 there will be carols led by St. Jude Catholic Church Chorus at 11 a.m.

Mousekins Christmas: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Kids can create some Christmas ornaments and have something to nibble on during this event at the library.

Polar Express Pajama Party: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Kids can wear their pajamas and watch Polar Express at the library.

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