Mannheim Steamroller will appear at the Rialto Square Theatre. | File photo
A festive spirit will take hold of Brookfield Zoo when Holiday Magic returns. | File photo
After the play, gnomes participate in activities such as coloring with kids at Festival of the Gnomes in Joliet. | File photo
Naperville Garden Club members decorate their homes for the annual Cup of Cheer house walk. | File photo
“Twist-a-Carol II” features plays that put a twist on the holidays, interspersed with live music. | File photo
Celtic Woman brings its unique take on Christmas tunes to NCC. | File photo
The Nutcracker is a standard of Elgin Community College’s holiday programs. | Courtesy of ECC
Even if the weather outside is frightful, there is still plenty to do to celebrate the season. You’ll have so much fun you won’t even notice the cold. From “A Christmas Carol” to holiday parades, you’ve got no excuse not to ring in the season …