A busy holiday weekend is in store for Downers Grove residents. But pace yourselves, folks, because there is a lot to do.

Christmas Dreams

The West Towns Chorus will present its annual holiday show "Christmas Dreams" at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave.

The men's four-part harmony chorus will perform along with the Skinkers, a mixed quartet, the Chancel Rangers of First United Methodist Church, the Affinity String and Brass Ensemble, flautist Martha Farahat, and Tivoli organist David Rhodes. Santa is also expected to make an appearance.

Tickets are $23 and are available online or by calling 630-201-5544.

Christmas Screens

The Tivoli Theatre's Holiday Classic Film Festival begins Sunday, Dec. 12 with 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. showings of  "The Bishop's Wife," a 1948 film starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven.

The festival continues with 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. showings of "Meet John Doe"(1941) on Monday, Dec. 13; "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (1987) on Tuesday, Dec. 14; "White Christmas" (1954) on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) on Thursday, Dec. 16.

Tickets are $4. Come early for a sing-a-long accompanied by the theater's Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. For more information call the Tivoli at 630-968-0219.

Christmas Teams

The Downers Grove Downtown Management Corp. is offering complimentary carriage rides in the central business district from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12. Rides depart from Curtiss Street, just west of Main Street.

Christmas Means

"One Voice Rejoice," a concert celebrating the meaning and joy of Christmas will be presented from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at the First Congregational Church, 1047 Curtiss St. For information call 630-968-0358.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church observes the solemnity and beauty of the Christmas season with a service of Advent Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at the church, 1125 Franklin St.