LANSING, Ill. (November 26, 2023) – The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.
Monday, November 27
Winter Wonderland Escape Room
Time: 12 – 7 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Think you can escape from Jack Frost’s Winter Wonderland? Use your smarts and skills to complete challenges and find your way out of the escape room!” Sign up here.
Festival of Lights opening ceremony
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
The Festival of Lights celebration and performance on the Lansing Library stage launches another season of celebrating the holidays through a multi-cultural lens at at the Lansing Historical Society Museum.
The exhibit is open through January 6, but is closed on December 23 – 25, and December 30 – January 1. The exhibit is open Monday – Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 – 3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 28
Giving Tuesday
Consider giving to a local organization or business.
Coffee Break
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!”
Versiti Blood Drive
Time: 1:30 – 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Versiti is coming to Lansing Public Library for a blood drive. Every blood drive can save the life of a local pediatric, maternity, or trauma patient.”
Book Musical Chairs
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“A great way to find your child’s next favorite book! In this game, there are no losers, everyone’s a winner with the power of knowledge.” Register here.
Festival of Lights
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, Library basement, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The public is invited to to tour the free display of over 35 Christmas trees from around the world.
Wednesday, November 29
Pop-up pantry
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Mt. Zion UFL Center, 2340 177th Street, Lansing (708-394-3555)
Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.
Crochet & knitting group
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques from this talented group!”
Make your own glass magnets
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Choose your favorite patterns or artwork to make unique fridge magnets. You can even make magnets of family members, friends, and even your favorite celebrity crush.” Register here.
Festival of Lights
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, Library basement, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The public is invited to to tour the free display of over 35 Christmas trees from around the world.
Thursday, November 30
Eye Candy
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Calling all artists and eaters—come play with your food! Create masterpieces with tasty materials.” Register here.
Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Courtroom Complex, 2710 170th Street, Lansing
The quarterly neighborhood watch meetings are open to the public and are an opportunity to hear from your local officers about policing updates, and ask questions or express concerns.
Festival of Lights
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, Library basement, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The public is invited to to tour the free display of over 35 Christmas trees from around the world.
Trivia at Kasey’s
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Trivia with Nick At Night Entertainment happens every week on Thursdays. The restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Nick will start the show around 7 p.m.
Friday, December 1
Kasey’s Karaoke
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Karaoke with Joe Sibley takes place every week on Fridays at Kasey’s Banquet Hall.
Classic at Lynnie Que’s
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lynnie Que’s Airport Bar & Grill, 3249 Glenwood Lansing Road, Lansing
“Rock, country, and originals for all ages!”
Saturday, December 2
Santa Pancake Breakfast
Time: 8 – 11 a.m.
Location: Lansing Christian School, 3660 Randolph Street, Lansing
The Lansing-Area’s Chamber pancake breakfast will feature pancakes from made by the Lansing Copper Muggers and a visit from Santa. Read more.
Festival of Lights
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, Library basement, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The public is invited to to tour the free display of over 35 Christmas trees from around the world.
Fox Pointe Tree Lighting and Santa House opening
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Santa’s arrival, the tree-lighting ceremony, and a new holiday market will be featured at this year’s event. Read more.
Sunday, December 3
Fox Pointe Daily Tree viewing
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. from December 3 – 30 (weather permitting)
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Fox Pointe Holiday trees will be on display throughout December. The new light show will only be available through December 10. Fox Pointe will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
If your business, school, church, or organization is having a community event that you’d like to include in our “Things to do this week,” feel free to email the information to The Lansing Journal: [email protected].
