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Holiday events on the North Shore

Holidays on Chicago's North Shore: tree lightings, light shows, markets and concerts from Evanston to Deerfield.

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Saturday, December 12 Jump to Fri Dec 18
Palmhouse Holiday Market11am to 9pm, day 1 of 2, Dec 12 to 13Free619 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60201A two-day holiday market at Palmhouse with a curated lineup of local makers and small businesses, festive food and seasonal cocktails, hot chocolate, and holiday music. Free admission; a relaxed weekend stop for finishing gift shopping.
A Charlie Brown Christmas with Chris White Trio and Choir4:30 to 11pm, day 1 of 2, Dec 12 to 131245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202The Chris White jazz trio performs Vince Guaraldi's complete 1965 A Charlie Brown Christmas album with a three-person choir at SPACE. Multiple shows across three days: matinee, early, and late sets. All ages; tickets run about $20 to $41.
Friday, December 18 Jump to Wed Dec 30
Winter Solstice Parade of Lights5pmFreeShelton Park, Glencoe, IL 60022Eighth annual community parade marking the year's longest night. Decorate yourself, kids, dogs, strollers, or wagons with lights and glow items, then stroll the Green Bay Trail from Shelton Park with songs and a performance of the Abbot's Bromley Horn Dance, ending back at the park for a bonfire, hot chocolate, and refreshments. Canceled in severe weather.
Wednesday, December 30 Jump to Thu Dec 31
Ben Kweller with Case Oats7:30 to 10:30pm, day 1 of 2, Dec 30 to 311245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller returns to SPACE for a two-night New Year's stand with special guest Case Oats: a Wednesday night show on Dec 30 and a late NYE show on Dec 31. All ages; tickets about $45 to $80 depending on the night.
Thursday, December 31
First Night Evanston7 to 11:59pm1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201Evanston's New Year's Eve arts celebration at the Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Hall. Doors open at 7 PM; the evening starts at 8 PM with mentalist Christopher Carter, headliner Corky Siegel rings in the New Year twice (11 PM with NYC and again at midnight), and Chip Covington and Crew close with bluegrass past midnight.

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