LANSING, Ill. (December 24, 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, December 25
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 26
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!”
Christmas Around the World
Time: Various
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world. It’s open through January 6, but is closed December 30 – January 1. The exhibit is open Monday – Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 – 3 p.m.
LACE Queen of Hearts
Time: Tickets must be purchased by 6:45 p.m. for the drawing at 7 p.m.
Location: Pour On Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Lansing
Fox Pointe Daily Tree viewing
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. through December 30 (weather permitting)
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Wednesday, December 27
Family BINGO/ LOTERIA
Time: 5:30 – 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Head to the library for a fun night of family BINGO/LOTERIA (Mexican BINGO) and a chance to win a tasty treat!
Open Jam Night at Bottoms Up
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: 1696 Thornton Lansing Rd, Lansing
Open Jam Night with Kerry Mott, Kevin Benda, & Al Gallegos from Soulfinger every Wednesday.
Christmas Around the World
Time: Various
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world. It’s open through January 6, but is closed December 30 – January 1. The exhibit is open Monday – Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 – 3 p.m.
Fox Pointe Daily Tree viewing
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. through December 30 (weather permitting)
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Thursday, December 28
Christmas Around the World
Time: Various
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world. It’s open through January 6, but is closed December 30 – January 1. The exhibit is open Monday – Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 12 – 3 p.m.
Fox Pointe Daily Tree viewing
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. through December 30 (weather permitting)
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Friday, December 29
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!”
Craft Masters: Christmas Pillow Boxes
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Come on by to make these adorable Christmas Pillow Boxes for small gifts! This is a great paper craft that can be used to store small gifts for family members and loved ones.
Fox Pointe Daily Tree viewing
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. through December 30 (weather permitting)
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Saturday, December 30
Fashion Paradise
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: S.L Wine Bar, 3224 Ridge Road, STE 105, Lansing
Heavens Tour and Friendorfoellc presents Fashion Paradise. Come out and support one of Chicago’s streetwear clothing brands!
Fox Pointe Daily Tree viewing
Time: 3 – 8 p.m. through December 30 (weather permitting)
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Sunday, December 31, New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve Party at Kasey’s
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
The event will feature a free appetizer buffet at 8 p.m. and a live DJ. There will also be a champagne toast at midnight.
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].
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