Classic Kia’s Community Calendar of Events in Lake County for December 2023

Dec 2, 2023

Looking for something fun, festive, and cozy to do this month in the Lake County area? We’ve got you covered with our latest Classic Community Calendar of events. From winter outdoor fun to holiday shopping to seasonal concerts and more, we’re bringing you some of the best and brightest activities for holiday cheer. Check ‘em out on today’s blog. And, as always, feel free to let us know your favorite local events this month in the comments on our social media!

This afternoon at the Jack Benny Plaza in downtown Waukegan, come on out and support the GO WAUKEGAN Winter Wonder Walk with the community!

Today at Highland Park in Highwood from 5:30 to 11PM come out for a festive “Elf Invasion Pub Crawl” for adults, a special event with local seasonal food and drinks. Come dressed in your elf finery and enjoy the silly seasonal cheer! Free for all to enjoy, with some admission fees priced per activity, or special food and beverage deals.

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the whole holiday season, the Haines House Museum is hosting a very special Victorian Christmas Event at the Museum from 12PM to 3PM!

The annual Kids Only Holiday shop is back again at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest on Wednesday, December 6th starting at 2:30. Your kids can explore local vendors and artisans and find kid-friendly priced items to gift to their family and friends. Everything for sale will be priced $10 or less including taxes. Sensory friendly hours available starting at 2:30! Plus, there’s a team of pro gift wrappers available to help with that too. Learn more here.

You won’t want to miss the special December 6th Hops and Holiday Wreaths event at Roaring Table Brewing Company! Enjoy some delicious hops beverages and make your own top notch fresh evergreen holiday wreath.

Bring your friends and family out for a fun afternoon at Buffalo Creek Brewing on December 7th and December 14th for the Gingerbread House Competition events!

On Friday December 8th from 3PM to 7PM, register in advance to enjoy the Holiday Part Dance for Individuals with Disabilities at Zion Park District’s Shiloh Center. (Event may be waitlisted!)

Enjoy a festive seasonal Sip and Paint event with some hot chocolate and holiday themed painting at the Belvidere Recreation Center on Friday December 8th from 6PM to 7:30PM. Registration in advance recommended.

The holidays can be rough on parents with all the hustle and bustle, gift shopping and wrapping, hosting and holiday travel… so why not take a night off and relax. The Parents Night Out event at Butler Lake Park in Libertyville will do the trick! Head on over from 5Pm to 8PM for a night on the town and festive fun.

Make your own holiday ornaments together with your friends and family at Reclaimed Artisans with a special instructional workshop by Tanya Designs on December 9th!

On December 9th at the Orlin D. Trapp Auditorium, dress in your holiday finest and come on out for a magical musical evening with a classic seasonal Sing-Along event beginning at 7PM.

Looking for a fun, child appropriate night out? The Kids Night In Holiday Scavenger Hunt hosted by the Lindenhurst Park District is right up your alley! From 5:30PM to 8:30PM, kids aged 5 through 12 will enjoy a fun afternoon of seasonal activities for their age group. Make sure to sign up in advance.

On Friday, December 15th, the Bowen Park Theatre is bringing you a traditional holiday favorite about believing in your dreams and sharing the reason for the season: love, family, and togetherness! The Jack Benny Center for the Arts and Bowen Park Theatre present Miracle on 34th Street starting at 7PM with additional showings available. Book now!

Bring your competitive holiday spirit with the Gingerbread house Building Competition and Family Social at the Adaptive Recreation Center on December 16th from 2PM to 3PM!

On December 19th at the Belvidere Recreation Center, enjoy some holiday baking fun with the Youth Cookie Club’s special Holiday Cookies workshop event from 6PM to 7:15PM.

On December 20th, the Egg Harbor Cafe is hosting the big man himself for a magical holiday Breakfast with Santa event from 9AM to 12PM in Libertyville!

A special cooking class called “I can Bake: Holiday Baking” workshop is being held on December 21st at the Adaptive Recreation Center!

And of course, you’ll want to pencil in your first act of bravery for the year when on January 1st 2024 starting at 10AM, the community gathers for the Waukegan Municipa

l Beach’s 25th Annual Polar Bear Plunge event!