Holiday Happenings

The Waukegan Park District is celebrating the holiday season with several free and low-cost programs and events for children and adults. From performances to celebrations, the programming will create memorable experiences for families.

Program/EventDateTimeLocationRegistration
GO WAUKEGAN Winter Hot Chocolate WalkSaturday, November 30, 20244pm to 5pmJack Benny Plaza in Downtown WaukeganFREE
Wrapper’s DelightTuesday, December 3, 20246pm to 7pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
One Night Holiday DanceTuesday, December 3, 20246:30pm to 8pmJack Benny Center for the ArtsRegister Here
Holiday Nature Ornaments CreationWednesday, December 4, 20246pm to 7pmBevier CenterRegister Here
Winter Season TabataFriday, December 6, 20246pm to 6:30pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Parent and Child Preschool Art: Holiday CraftsSaturday, December 7, 202411am to 12:30pmJack Benny Center for the ArtsRegister Here
Joseph A. Favero Memorial Do it Yourself Messiah & Carol Sing-AlongSunday, December 8, 20247pmTrapp Auditorium – Waukegan High SchoolPurchase Tickets
We Have Off (W.H.O) Program: Frozen FrenzyMonday, December 9, 20247am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Zumba Fitness NightMonday, December 9, 20246pm to 7pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterFREE
SRSNLC’s Holiday LuncheonWednesday, December 11, 202410am to 12pmLocation is off-siteFull
Merry FitmasThursday, December 12, 20246pm to 7pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
SRSNLC’s Annual Holiday PartyFriday, December 13 20245:30pm to 9pmLocation is off-siteFull
Zumba Kids Santa’s Little HelpersFriday, December 13, 20246pm to 6:45pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Bowen Park Theatre presents A Christmas CarolFriday, December 13, 20247pm to 9pmDr. Lynn Schornick Theatre in the Jack Benny Center for the ArtsPurchase Tickets
Parent and Child Art:
Holiday Crafts		Saturday, December 14, 202411:30am to 1pm
Jack Benny Center for the ArtsRegister Here
Photos with SantaSaturday, December 14, 202410am to 12pmJane Addams CenterFull
Bowen Park Theatre presents A Christmas CarolSaturday, December 14, 20247pm to 9pmDr. Lynn Schornick Theatre in the Jack Benny Center for the ArtsPurchase Tickets
Bowen Park Theatre presents A Christmas CarolSunday, December 15, 20247pm to 9pmDr. Lynn Schornick Theatre in the Jack Benny Center for the ArtsPurchase Tickets
Wrapper’s DelightTuesday, December 17, 20246pm to 7pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Parents’ Night OutFriday, December 20, 20245:30pm to 9pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Splashing in a Winter Wonderland Family Swim NightSaturday, December 21, 20244pm to 6pmField House, Sports, Fitness & Aquatics CenterRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: ‘Tis the SeasonMonday, December 23, 20247am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: Deck the HallsThursday, December 26, 20247am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: Color BlastFriday, December 27, 20247am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: Frozen Field DayMonday, December 30, 20247am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
26th Annual Waukegan Polar Bear PlungeWednesday, January 1, 202510am to 11amWaukegan Municipal BeachRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: PJ PartyThursday, January 2, 20257am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: Winter OlympicsFriday, January 3, 20257am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here
Holiday Adventures: Science LabMonday, January 6, 20257am to 6pmBelvidere Recreation CenterRegister Here