Oakbrook Center invites everyone to its new outdoor ice skating rink, located on the Village Green through Feb. 28. For more information, call (630) 573-0700.

Dec. 27-30

Festival of Lights and Tree sales
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton
Free

Cosley Zoo has been transformed into a winter wonderland with 20,000 twinkling lights creating spectacular displays, a selection of Christmas trees and gifts to purchase. Hot chocolate will be sold. For more information, call (630) 260-6408.

Dec. 27-31

Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died
1-5 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday-Friday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst
Free

The museum’s widely popular Disco Demolition exhibits closes Dec. 31. Disco Demolition Night exploded on July 12, 1979, in the middle of a White Sox doubleheader and it remains one of the city’s most controversial sports history moments. Experience the interactive exhibit inspired by the book by Steve Dahl with journalist Dave Hoekstra and photographer Paul Natkin. Gain an understanding of the culture and history of the era by viewing a detailed timeline of the day, take a disco vs. rock quiz, check out artifacts from Dahl’s personal collection, view a custom-made guitar on loan from Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen, see the uniform jersey worn by White Sox catcher Mike Colbern on Disco Demolition night, watch excerpts from the 25th anniversary documentary and more.

Gnome Hunt
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
$14 adults, $12 senior citizens, $9 children

The animals may be hibernating, but the arboretum still has gnomes. The public is invited to look to see if they can find all of them hiding in the Children’s Garden.

Festival of Lights
On the hour at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
Free

Enjoy the beautiful light show set to Christmas music taking place every night.

Dec. 27-Jan. 1

Illumination at Morton Arborteum
4:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. daily
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle
$14 adults, $12 senior citizens, $9 for children ages 2-17

The grounds of The Morton Arboretum are again glowing with luminous, multi-colored LED light, mesmerizing projections, and trees that respond to touch and sound, as Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum returns for its fifth year. New this year is the chance to become part of the Illumination experience by donning interactive pendants that glow in sync with the sights as sounds of Illumination as visitors travel the trail. Pendants are available for purchase online and on-site at Illumination. Parking is included in the admission fee.

Dec. 27-Feb. 28

Outdoor Ice Skating
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Oakbrook Center, 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
$9 adults, $7 for children younger than 12

Oakbrook Center invites everyone to its new outdoor ice skating rink, located on the Village Green. For more information, call (630) 573-0700. 

Dec. 27-July 30, 2018

1917: Catalyst for the Modern Era
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton
Free

One period in American History stands out as a beacon of change in the county. Changes in technology, medicine, and the aftermaths of the Great War divisively changed American culture and lead to new beliefs on alcohol, women’s rights, and the role of the nation. The museum will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Dec. 31

Noon Year’s Eve Party
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 East Boughton Road, Bolingbrook
$10

A special party for children from the ages of 2-12 with lunch, a magic show and a mocktail toast at noon with a balloon drop. The admission fee will be donated to the DuPage County Area Project.

–DuPage County Calendar of Events Dec. 27 – Dec. 31–