The Frankfort Park District and the Village of Frankfort are offering a Christmas tree recycling program. Residents can drop off their trees at Main Park. This initiative helps in recycling holiday trees after the season.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is collecting Christmas trees in Deerfield and surrounding areas. Residents can drop off their trees for recycling after the holiday season.
Friday, January 2, 2026
This webinar will explore the top 10 Adoration of the Magi paintings from the Italian Renaissance. It is scheduled for December 31, 2025, and offers a look back at a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Step back in time to experience a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah at the Park Forest House Museum. The museum, located at 227 Monee Road in Park Forest, Illinois, invites visitors to explore this unique historical holiday display.
Friday, December 26, 2025
On Christmas Day, naval station recruits received a warm welcome at a celebration in Arlington Heights. Edgar Garcia, who grew up in the Chicago area, was among those present.
This article discusses what will be open and closed for Christmas 2025 in Frankfort, Illinois. It mentions Chicago Heights, IL as a nearby location.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
PAWS Tinley Park is hosting a Christmas Memory Tree event to honor special pets and people. This event is open to residents of Chicago Heights and surrounding areas.
Monday, December 22, 2025
An online webinar titled "A Renaissance Christmas - Remix" is being offered for free. This event focuses on a Christmas story and requires registration via a provided link.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
A free webinar titled "A Renaissance Christmas - Remix" is being presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Friday, December 19, 2025
CHSD170's Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) hosted a Fiestas NavideΓ±as event to celebrate the Christmas season. The event featured a kermΓ©s, similar to a carnival, with traditional activities.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club is hosting its Christmas Open House. The clubhouse will be decorated for the season and trains will be running.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club is hosting a Christmas Open House. This event is located in Tinley Park, IL, and also mentions Camerata Chicago presenting a Handel's Christmas Concert.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Step back in time to experience a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah. This event runs from December 6, 2025, through January 3, 2026. It is located in Park Forest, IL.
Friday, December 5, 2025
The Park Forest House Museum invites visitors to step back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah. The museum is located at 227 Monee Road in Park Forest, Illinois.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Camerata Chicago presents a Handel's Christmas concert suitable for the whole family. This event is scheduled to take place in the Chicago Heights, IL area.
Monday, December 1, 2025
Camerata Chicago is presenting a Handel's Christmas concert suitable for the whole family. The event is scheduled to take place in the Chicago Heights, IL area.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Camerata Chicago will present a Handel's Christmas concert suitable for the whole family. The event is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Camerata Chicago will present "A Handel's Christmas Concert for the Whole Family." This event is a community contribution with the author's views being their own.
The Drama Group will perform the musical 'A Christmas Story' in Chicago Heights. The article mentions cast members acting out scenes from the show.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Experience the joy of the season with the Chicago Master Singers' Christmas concerts, "O Radiant Dawn." Performances are scheduled for December 13th and December 14th.
Friday, November 21, 2025
The Chicago Heights Middle School Band will perform holiday music at the Winter Wonderland Community Celebration. This event promises festive fun for the community.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is presenting "A Christmas Carol" from November 25th to December 24th. This classic holiday play is adapted and directed by Metropolis Artistic Director. The event is located in Arlington Heights, IL.