Pictures with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m., Riverside Swim Club
The Riverside Swim Club invites you to enter their winter wonderland for a range of festive activities and goodies! There will be hot cocoa, holiday crafts, and you can’t forget the Christmas Cheer… “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” To attend, participants must donate $30 per family; for all, the proceeds will be donated to charities helping children this holiday season. Visit riversideswimclub.net for more info on how to sign up. 10 Bloomingbank Rd.
40 Years Gone
Friday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m., Pub 78
Come listen to 40 Years Gone as they perform live at Pub 78 this Friday! There is truly nothing better than listening to live music to close out your work or school week. 40 Years Gone is a classic rock cover band that covers all your favorite rock ‘n’ roll songs from the past 40 years. Their aim is to pull their audience back a few decades to remember the good ol’ times of being a teenager and listening to Pink Floyd, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and more. Give yourself a break from all the stresses of your work and school life and hit up Pub 78; I bet Steve, Dave, Jack, and Mike of 40 Years Gone will appreciate it! 3733 Grand Blvd.
Kids Club Holiday Event
Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., North Riverside Park Mall
North Riverside Park Mall is happy to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be coming all the way from the North Pole to visit the children on the nice list this Saturday. Mrs. Claus will host a Christmas story time, cookie decorating, crafts, and much more! Mr. Claus will be in Center Court at Digital Hot Shots for photo opportunities. Children from ages 3 to 12 are welcome. Sorry teenagers, but leave all the whimsical, holiday fun to the little ones. Registration is free. Visit northriversideparkmall.com. 7501 Cermak Rd.
Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Venue
Are you ready to celebrate this holiday season by entering a Winter Wonderland? If so, you’re in luck! Danni S. Event Essential is bringing a winter wonderland to you this Saturday! This event will feature 30 different vendors for participants to splurge on along with hot cocoa, donuts, cookies, candy, music, activities, raffles, giveaways, and photo opportunities with the big man himself: Santa Claus! Sign your family up today by visiting Eventbrite. 9109 Ogden Ave.
Parents Day Out
Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Brookfield Village Hall
Parents of children 4-11 years old are welcome to register their kids for a day full of holiday activities at the Brookfield Village Rec Hall. Pizza will be provided along with fun games and other activities. Toward the end of the event, a surprise holiday movie will be played for everyone in attendance! Will instructors play Elf, The Polar Express, The Grinch, Home Alone, A Christmas Carol, or possibly another? Come see for yourself! 8820 Brookfield Ave.
