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Can't-Miss Holiday Happenings in Downers Grove

Check out where you need to be and when, this weekend and the days leading up to Christmas in Downers Grove. We don't want you to miss out.

Downers Grove offers plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Check out this list of can't-miss holiday events in Downers Grove. Make a list—and check it twice—so you don't miss out this year. 


SATURDAY, DEC. 7

WHAT: Visit with Santa! 
WHERE: Main Street and Curtiss Avenue
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. 
DEETS: Stop in and see the Big Guy. Don't forget your camera. 

WHAT: Gingerbread House Building 
WHERE: SWA Architects, 911 Rogers St. 
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
DEETS: Help build Jack the Gingerbread Man a new house! Walk-ins welcome, but space may become limited. Recommend reserving a time slot by calling 630-789-2513.

WHAT: Holly Jolly Christmas 
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre

WHEN: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 
DEETS: West Towns Chorus presents a Holly Jolly Christmas Dec. 7 (2pm & 8pm) For tickets call 630-201-5544 or visit www.westtowns.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

WHAT: Visit with Santa! 
WHERE: Main Street and Curtiss Avenue
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. 
DEETS: Stop in and see the Big Guy. Don't forget your camera. 
 
WHAT: Holly Jolly Christmas 
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre

WHEN: 1:30 p.m. 
DEETS: West Towns Chorus presents a Holly Jolly Christmas. For tickets call 630-201-5544 or visit www.westtowns.org.

WHAT: Winter-themed Vocal and Piano Concert by Mary Anne Riehl 
WHERE: Downers Grove Public Library
WHEN: 2 p.m. 

WHAT:
Holiday Classic Film Festival: "A Christmas Story"
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. 
DEETS: Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Tickets $5. 


MONDAY, DEC. 9

WHAT: Holiday Classic Film Festival: "Love Actually"
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. 
DEETS: Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Tickets $5.   


TUESDAY, DEC. 10

WHAT: Holiday Trivia 
WHERE: Spice Merchants
WHEN: Through Dec. 15
DEETS: Answer trivia questions correctly and save up to 20 percent.  

WHAT: Holiday Classic Film Festival: "Miracle on 34th Street"
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. 
DEETS: Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Tickets $5.   

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

WHAT: Holiday Classic Film Festival: "White Christmas"
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. 
DEETS: Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Tickets $5.   

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

WHAT: Holiday Classic Film Festival: "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. 
DEETS: Come early and sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ. Tickets $5.   
 

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

WHAT: Visit with Santa! 
WHERE: Main Street and Curtiss Avenue
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. 
DEETS: Stop in and see the Big Guy. Don't forget your camera. 

WHAT: Christmas Benefit Show 
WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. 
DEETS: $5 donation. Proceeds donated to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank. Come early for holiday music by house organist. 

SUNDAY, DEC. 15

WHAT: Visit with Santa! 
WHERE: Main Street and Curtiss Avenue
WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. 
DEETS: Stop in and see the Big Guy. Don't forget your camera. 

WHAT: Christmas Benefit Show 

WHERE: Tivoli Theatre
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. 
DEETS:  $5 donation. Proceeds donated to the Sharing Connection Furniture Bank. Come early for holiday music by house organist. 

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