Event Calendar
December 2025
December
Saturday,
December 6
date December 6, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
price Free
location The Grove
Restoration Work Day
Make a positive change by assisting in restoration efforts such as removing non-native plants or collecting seed. Please bring work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Registration is necessary. Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability.
date December 6, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
price $5 per person (children 2 & under free)
location Park Center
4th Annual Festival of Trees
Presented by Light Keeper Pro
Check out the beautifully decorated trees in the hallways of Park Center and vote for your favorites. All trees will be on display until the end of December. Visit and take pictures with Santa Claus and The Grinch. Plus, enjoy holiday carolers from Glenbrook South Chamber Singers and The Caroling Party. And, children will enjoy crafts and several activities.
Purchase tickets online or at the door.
Friday,
December 12
date December 12, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
price R $12/NR $14
location The Grove
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Step back in time and discover the enchanting sights and sounds of a traditional 19th century family Christmas. Guests will be ushered through the festively adorned, candlelit rooms of the 1856 Kennicott House by a historically-dressed guide while stories of Victorian holiday traditions are shared in each decorated room. Tours end with a visit and small gift from Santa.
Each family member must register separately.
One-hour time slots are available from 5:30-6:45 pm.
Saturday,
December 13
date December 13, 2025
9:30 am - 11:30 am
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
price Fee (R/NR): $12/$15
location Historic Wagner Farm
Gingerbread Cookie Jubilee (for all ages)
Get into the holiday spirit and decorate cookies, sip hot chocolate and enjoy festive music!
Sign up online by December 12! Need help? Call us at 847-657-1506.
date December 13, 2025
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
price Tickets: $5 per person
location Lakeview Room
location Park Center
Center Studio of Dance Presents "WINTER STARS"
Enjoy performances by dance students of all ages. Center Studio for Dance at Park Center offers a variety of classes for children ages 2-18, as well as several adult dance classes. Students learn proper technique taught by our professional dance staff.
For more information, call 847-724-5670 or email Lisa Aguilar at Lisa.Aguilar@glenviewparks.org.
Wednesday,
December 31
date December 31, 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
price R/NR Fee: $26/$33 per child ages 3-7
location Park Center
"NOON" Year's Eve Party!
Can’t make it until midnight? Celebrate the “NOON YEAR” instead! The main gym will have bouncy inflatables, DJ, dancing, games and other fun activities. We finish the event with a massive balloon drop.
Parents are FREE and MUST accompany their child. Advanced registration is required by 12 p.m. on Dec. 30; NO day of admission at the door.
Questions? Contact Kara Graber at kara.graber@glenviewparks.org.