If You're Looking for a Dose of Holiday Cheer This Weekend, Downtown DP is the Place to Be

This weekend looks like a busy one for downtown Des Plaines (and Lake Park, too.) There is a series of events going on from many civic organizations. I hope you can show your support for our city by coming out for some of these fun times.

Friday, December 4

-Afternoon: Tree decoration from local schools sponsored by the Optimist, Rotary, and Kiwanis Clubs

-5:30 p.m., Metropolitan Square Plaza
Lighting ceremony featuring entertainment from the Maine West Warrior Band, Singing Librarians, and Artistry in Motion and AiM2 Dance Companies, with selections from The Nutcracker. Roasted chestnuts from the Des Plaines History Center. Appearance by Santa, arriving via fire truck. Lighting should happen around 6

-7:00, Des Plaines Theatre
"How The Grinch Stole Christmas" - free, with popcorn. Tickets available at downtown merchants listed in the Journal

Saturday, December 5

-9 a.m. - Noon Prairie Lakes
Santa Breakfast

-11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lake Park
Lake Wonderland Festival with decorated trees and lights, as well as "horse drawn sleigh rides along the lake shore, winter games, such as holiday bingo and the quirky yellow snow eating contest, arts and crafts, face painting, food, and ice craving demonstrations. Inside the two heated tents families can pose with Santa Claus for free holiday pictures sponsored by the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and meet their favorite characters such as Ronald McDonald. There will also be many free live performances. The History Center will be serving roasted chestnuts, hosting a bake sale and presenting a special exhibit: Celebrating the Season – Photography and Memorabilia," which is about winter in Des Plaines."

-2:00-3:00 Des Plaines Library
Canterbury Carolers, a choral group performing traditional carols in authentic period costume

-7:00, Des Plaines Theatre (http://journal-topics.com/dp/09/dp091125.3.html)
"How The Grinch Stole Christmas" - free, with popcorn. Tickets available at downtown merchants listed in the Journal

Did I miss anything?