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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Dec. 26–28, 2025
Winter weather has arrived! Layer up, follow the holiday lights, and catch a few can't-miss events this weekend.
Get inspired at the 76th Annual Warren Miller Film Tour: Sno-Ciety
The long-running Warren Miller Film Tour returns with a globe-hopping celebration of ski and snowboard culture that's equal parts adrenaline and community love letter. SNO-CIETY hops from the Scottish Highlands to Finland's urban streets and deep into British Columbia's back bowls, capturing winter in all its forms—big terrain, small local hills, and everything in between.
Date: Dec. 28
Time: 3 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Cost: $15+
Location: Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest
More Info: gortoncenter.org
Stretch it out at Bend & Brew
This laid-back yoga class trades incense for IPA and invites participants to take their flow at their own pace. Led by Trillium Yoga at Beer Bazaar, the all-level session blends gentle movement in a relaxed atmosphere that feels more hangout than hardcore workout. Sip before class, mid-pose, or after savasana, then stick around to browse the bottle shop at a discount.
Date: Dec. 29
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $20
Location: Beer Bazaar, 107 Center St., Grayslake
More Info: thebeerbazaar.com
Tune in to It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.
The Oil Lamp Theater's radio-style take on It's a Wonderful Life enters its final weekend, offering a last chance to catch this inventive spin on a holiday classic. Actors perform live as if broadcasting from a 1940s radio studio, complete with onstage foley sound effects that bring Bedford Falls to life in real time.
Date: Dec. 26–28
Time: 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $34
Location: Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Rd., Glenview
More Info: oillamptheater.org
Spend the day outside at Winter Nature Days
This drop-in program invites families to explore nature through simple crafts and outdoor-inspired activities. Kids can make pinecone bird feeders, decorate walking sticks, and learn how wildlife adapts to colder months.
Date: Dec. 27
Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
More Info: fpdcc.com
Keep the holiday magic rolling at Time Warp Express
This immersive holiday experience blends theater, train ride, and interactive storytelling into a 40-minute adventure designed for kids and adults—even after Christmas. The evening begins with Santa meet-and-greets, cocoa, and cookies before guests board the Time Warp Express, guided by a pair of high-energy elves. Along the way, audiences travel through Christmas past, present, and future, joining in songs, laughter, and a surprisingly heartfelt finale.
Date: Dec. 26–27
Time: Fri 5 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Sat 6p.m.
Cost: $31.95
Location: Volo Museum, 27582 W. Volo Village Rd., Volo
More Info: volocars.com
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