Friday
Naperville Garden Club’s 2018 Cup of Cheer(TM) House Walk, Holiday Market and Tea – 9AM | $40-$55
White Activities Center (North Central College) – 325 E Benton Ave Naperville, IL 60540
The Naperville Garden Club will be hosting its 58th Annual Cup of Cheer (TM) House Walk, Holiday Market and Tea on December 6th ($55) and December 7th from 9AM to 4PM. Tour four beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. Enjoy homemade cookies, tea, coffee and keep the cup and saucer. The holiday market is filled with many artisan items to help with your own holiday decorating. The market is open to the public without an event ticket on Friday, December 7 from noon to 4PM. Jump start your holidays with this Naperville tradition. Proceeds fund scholarships to area students and club projects. Visit napervillegardenclub.org for tickets and more information.
Wesley UMW Christmas Cheer Luncheon and Cookie Sale – 11:30AM | $10
Wesley United Methodist Church – 21 E Franklin Ave Naperville, IL 60540
Wesley United Methodist Church United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Christmas Cheer Luncheon and Cookie Sale. This is a fun way to start the holiday season. The homemade cookies are available in prepackaged assortments or you may select your own assortment in half pound ($5) or one pound boxes ($10). Luncheon tickets are $10. You may contact the church office (630)355-1834 or lynn@trygstad.org for information.
Dancewest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” – 7PM | $32-$36
Pfeiffer Hall – 310 E. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60563
Experience the Naperville holiday tradition event of the season as DanceWest Ballet presents its 25th production of The Nutcracker, one of the world’s most beautiful and engaging ballets. Guest artists include: Katia Carranza, current principal dancer with Miami City Ballet and and Eduardo Pi, formerly Ballet De Monterrey, Mexico. Other world-renowned guest artists augment the cast. Over 130 children from throughout DuPage County. Tickets are at www.napervillenutcracker.com or 630.637.SHOW. Additional showtimes throughout the weekend.
Saturday
Casey’s Foods Saturday Special – 8AM | $/lb.
Casey’s Foods in Naperville Plaza – Gartner at Washington streets Naperville, Il 60540
Casey’s Quality Meat! Casey’s Parmesan Chicken Breasts only $5.98 /lb. and Casey’s Garlic Green Beans only $3.99/lb. This Saturday from 8AM – 7PM Only * While Supplies Last! * Check back next Saturday for more! Look for the Salvation Army Bell Ringer at Casey’s Foods, too! This past week somebody dropped a 1978 Krugerrand worth $1,200 in the red kettle in front of Casey’s. Photo of Casey’s gold coin provided by the Salvation Army.
Knox Presbyterian Church Christmas Cookie Walk – 9AM | Free
Knox Presbyterian Church – 1105 Catalpa Naperville, Il 60540
Need cookies for your holiday parties and family gatherings? Treat yourself to fancy homemade cookies and candies at the annual Knox Presbyterian Christmas Cookie Walk. Customize your own assortment from a vast array of cookies. Everything is fresh and delicious and can be frozen for future use. Hostess assortments of cookies, small gifts and stocking stuffers will be available. Cookies and candies are priced $7 per pound. Specialty items are pre-priced. All proceeds support the mission of the Knox Presbyterian Church Deacons.
Holiday Cookie Walk – 9AM | Free
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter – 420 Industrial Drive Naperville, IL 60563
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter’s Annual Holiday Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, December 8 from 9AM to 1PM at the shelter. This is a great opportunity to stock up on homemade cookies, bars and other baked goods while supporting a great cause-dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes! Price is by the pound. Come out and join us and purchase your treats for the holidays.
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – 8PM | $25-$30 Seniors/Students $25 Adults $30
Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall – 31 S. Ellsworth Naperville, IL 60540
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs thru Dec 9. Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Avenue in Naperville. Lyrics by Tim Rice | music by Andrew Lloyd Webber directed by Artistic Director Jeffrey Cass musically directed by Jon Neuhoff | choreographed by Jeni Donahue. Tickets $25-$30. www.brightsidetheatre.com. (630) 447-8497. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors is set to a cornucopia of musical styles bringing this timely and timeless Old Testament tale to vibrant life.
Sunday
Christkindlemarket Naperville and Rotary Sunrise Naper Lights – All day
Naper Settlement – 523 S. Webster St. Naperville, IL 60540
Experience an outdoor German holiday season market with all the sights, sounds, and magic of the season as well as delicious treats, wonderful handmade ornaments, and gifts at Naper Settlement. Then explore the light display presented by the Naperville Sunrise Rotary Club beginning at 4PM. Hours vary each day through Dec. 24.
