Enjoy a performance by WheelHouse at 10 p.m. Dec. 16 at Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. WheelHouse is a nationally touring Americana and bluegrass band (from Madison, Wis.) that features four-part harmonies, fiddle, guitar and upright bass. (Photo courtesy of Mickey Finn’s Brewery)

December 15 

Kenny G 

7:30 p.m. 

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan 

$49.50-$89.50 

See Grammy Award-winning contemporary jazz saxophonist Kenny G, who has sold more than 75 million records worldwide since the early 1980s, perform many of his career hits as well as songs of the holiday season. To purchase tickets, visit the box office or call Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787. For more information, call (847) 263-6300 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.

December 16 

WheelHouse 

10 p.m. 

Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 345 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 

Free 

Enjoy a performance by WheelHouse, a nationally touring Americana and bluegrass band (from Madison, Wis.) that features four-part harmonies, fiddle, guitar and upright bass. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

December 16-18 

‘Elf Jr.’ 

7 p.m. Dec. 16; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. 18 

Park School, 400 W. Townline Road, Round Lake 

$10 

Enjoy this Advanced Musical Theatre production (presented by the Round Lake Area Park District) about Buddy, a young orphan on a mission to win over his new family and find the true meaning of Christmas in New York. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 546-8558 or visit www.rlapd.org.

December 17 

Polar Express Party 

1-3 p.m. 

Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda 

Free 

Bring the family to enjoy an afternoon of “holiday magic,” including a craft, snacks and a showing of the popular animated film, “The Polar Express” (rated G). For more information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit www.wauclib.org.

December 17 

Breakfast with Santa 

8-10 a.m. 

Rainforest Café (Gurnee Mills), 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee 

$18 (ages 11 and up), $13 (ages 4-10), free (ages 3 and under) 

Bring the kids to enjoy a breakfast buffet, drawings and prizes, games, goodie bags and more — and a visit/photo opportunity with Santa Claus. For reservations, and more information, call (847) 855-7800 or visit www.rainforestcafe.com.

December 17 

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies 

2-4 p.m. 

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire 

Free 

Adults can enjoy a showing of the film, “The Legend of Tarzan” (rated PG-13), an adventure story about Tarzan’s return to Africa as a trade emissary of Parliament with his beloved wife, Jane, by his side. Registration is recommended. To sign up, and for more information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

December 18 

Tomaseen Foley’s ‘A Celtic Christmas’ 

4 p.m. 

James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts (Lake County College), 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake 

$35/$30 (regular), $34/$29 (seniors, staff, alumni), $15 (CLC students, teens), $12 (children) 

Enjoy this theatrical production, a recreation of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the west of Ireland during the 1940s. For tickets, and more information, call the box office at (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

December 20 

Grins, Giggles & Gags 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park 

$50 (residents), $60 (non-residents) 

In this Park District of Highland Park event, kids (ages 5-7) can join to tell jokes, learn tricks and make gags. Participants will bring home bags-o-gags — and a few new tricks up their sleeves! Bring a lunch and drink. To register, and for more information, call (847) 831-3810 or visit www.pdhp.org.

December 21 

Winter Walk Wednesdays 

10-11:30 a.m. 

Cuba Marsh, 24205 W. Cuba Road, Deer Park 

Free 

Join instructor Jenny Sazama to experience the wonders of the winter season in this session of the weekly Lake County Forest Preserves program. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather, and wear warm, sturdy boots or snowshoes. Meet at the kiosk near the parking lot. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

December 21  

‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ 

6:30-7:15 p.m. 

Antioch Public Library District, 757 Main St., Antioch 

Free 

In this children’s program, The Puppet Palace will present celebrated author Beatrix Potter’s classic story of a little bunny who disrespects his mother’s advice and ventures into Farmer McGregor’s garden. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.