Children can hunt for candy canes in Lions Park, 81 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich, with prizes being awarded to the kids who find special candy canes in their respective age brackets at 1 p.m. Dec. 3.

December 2 

LeAnn Rimes: Today is Christmas Tour 2016 

7:30 p.m. 

Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan 

$38-$58 

See Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter LeAnn Rimes perform a mix of holiday hits and favorite originals. VIP Meet-and-Greet packages are available. 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 2 

Gina Gonzalez and the Wingmen 

9 p.m. 

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

Free 

See this Chicago-based 1990s alternative rock/radio hits/dance music cover band in concert. This show is for ages 21 and up. For more information, call (847) 362-6688 or visit www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com.

December 3 

‘A Christmas Carol’ 

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach 

$20 (adults), $10 (military, seniors, students, children) 

Enjoy this Improv Playhouse production of the classic Dickens holiday tale, presented with a dash of the ensemble’s trademark whimsical humor. For tickets, and more information, call (847) 201-9032 or visit www.rlbciviccenter.com.

December 3 

10th Annual Candy Cane Hunt 

1 p.m. 

Lions Park, 81 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich 

Free 

Children can hunt for candy canes in the park, with prizes being awarded to the kids who find special candy canes in their respective age brackets (under age 3, ages 4-6, ages 7 and up). Face painting will be available, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for family photos. Refreshments will be served by the Lake Zurich Lions Club. For more information, call (847) 796-0501 or visit www.lzlions.com.

December 3 

Holiday Open House 

1-5 p.m. 

Waukegan History Museum, 1917 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan 

Free 

Drop by the museum to view Victorian-era holiday decorations during the Waukegan Historical Society’s Holiday Open House. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (847) 336-1859, send an email to museum@waukeganhistorical.org or visit www.waukeganhistorical.org.

December 3, 4 

Winter Craft Show 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 

American Legion Post 911, 515 S. Main Street, Wauconda 

Free 

Get a head start on Christmas shopping at this craft show, featuring a variety of vendors offering a wide array of holiday decorations, crafts and more for sale. For more information, call (847) 526-9718 or visit www.americanlegionpost911.org.

December 4 

Kickoff for One Book, One Community Series 

1-2:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Stop by for an afternoon filled with Indian music, food and activities to celebrate the kickoff of the library’s One Book, One Community Series. Attendees can pick up a free copy of “The Story Hour,” by author Thrity Umrigar (while supplies last). Additional copies will be available for check-out. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

December 4 

Snack ‘n’ Story with Santa 

Noon to 2 p.m. 

Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein 

$8 (residents), $11 (non-residents) 

Tired of waiting in line at the mall to meet Santa Claus? In this Mundelein Park District event, kids (ages 1-8) can have a more peaceful visit and photo session with Santa, and then listen as Santa reads “The Night Before Christmas.” Parental supervision is required. To register, and for more information, call (847) 388-5458 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

December 5 

Scrappy Artists: Mark that Spot 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa 

Free 

In this Youth Program, budding artists (grades 1-3) can explore different materials, scraps and techniques to create a colorful corner bookmark and more. To register, and for more information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.

December 6 

Preschool Storytime: ‘The Snowy Day’ 

6:30 p.m. 

Antioch Public Library, 757 Main Street, Antioch 

Free 

Kids (ages 3-6) can join this storytime session to hear a reading of the book, “The Snowy Day,” and then participate in activities, songs and flannel boards — and create their own craft to take home. To register, and for more information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit www.apld.info.