Enjoy opening-weekend performances of “A Christmas Carol,” presented by the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26; 4 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock.

November 25 

Cary Turkey Trot Fitness Class 

9-10 a.m. 

Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary 

$2 (plus a non-perishable food item) 

Adults can indulge in a post-Thanksgiving feast workout in this Cary Park District event. Non-perishable food items will be donated to a local food pantry. To register, and for more information, call (847) 639-6100 or visit www.carypark.com.

November 25 

Johnsburg Kids’ No School Movies 

1 p.m. 

Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg 

Free 

Kids can stop by on this day off from school to enjoy a showing of the PG-rated Disney film, “Finding Dory,” on the library’s large screen. Free movie treats will be provided. Advance registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

November 25-27 

‘A Christmas Carol’ 

8 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26; 4 p.m. Nov. 27 

Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock 

$24 (adults), $21 (students and seniors) 

Enjoy opening-weekend performances of the classic Dickens holiday tale, presented by the Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. Group rates are available. The show also runs Dec. 2 (8 p.m.), Dec. 3 (2 p.m. and 8 p.m.) and Dec. 4 (2 p.m.). To purchase tickets, and for more information, call the box office at (815) 338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

November 26 

Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Day 

8:30-11:30 a.m. 

Municipal Centre, 7401 Meyer Road, Spring Grove 

$30 (residents), $50 (non-residents) 

In this Recreation Department half-day craft camp, kids (ages 6-12) can use cardboard boxes, tubes, wood, Styrofoam plaster cloth, wires and more to create mixed media art and sculptures in preparation for the holiday season. To register, and for more information, call (815) 675-2121 or visit www.springgrovevillage.com.

November 26 

Saturday Matinee Movie 

10 a.m. 

Marengo-Union Library, 19714 E. Grant Highway, Marengo 

Free 

Enjoy a screening of the hit 2016 feature film, “Star Trek: Beyond,” rated PG-13. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Registration is required. To sign up, and for more information, call (815) 568-8236 or visit www.muld.org.

November 26, 27 

‘A Christmas Survival Guide’ 

8 p.m. Nov. 26; 3 p.m. Nov. 27 

Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake 

$35.50 

Enjoy this Williams Street Repertory musical comedy in which the characters charge into an urban holiday landscape searching for the true essence of Christmas. The show also runs Dec. 2 (8 p.m.), Dec. 3 (3 p.m. and 8 p.m.) and Dec. 4 (3 p.m.). For tickets, and more information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

November 28 

Art Attack! Paint and Sip Party 

7-9:30 p.m.  

Grand Oaks Recreation Center, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake 

$35 

Attendees (ages 18 and up) can bring their favorite beverages and snacks to this social painting party, led by professional art instructor Julie Kukreja. No talent is necessary. Deadline for registration is Nov. 25. To register, and for more information, contact Sam Thompson at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1220 or via email at sthompson@crystallakeparks.org — or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

November 29   

The Fray Stitchery Club 

6-8 p.m. 

Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley 

Free 

Drop in and join The Fray, a stitchery club for experienced and novice alike — whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch or work another needle craft. Bring your own supplies and projects. The club is open to ages 10 and up. No registration is required. For more information, call (847) 669-5386 or visit www.huntleylibrary.org.

November 30 

Senior Serenity Wednesday 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills 

Free 

Seniors can stop by the Board Room at Village Hall to relax with friends and play board, games, Bingo, Bunco and more in this ongoing Parks & Recreation Department program. Feel free to bring a lunch or some snacks to share. Registration is not required. For more information, call (847) 960-7460 or visit www.lith.org.

November 30 

Meet Author Kym Brunner 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Daily Projects Coffee Bar, 124 Randall Road, Algonquin 

Free 

Meet young adult author Kym Brunner in this Algonquin Area Public Library District off-site event. Brunner will share the top 10 things she did to land a publishing contract, and discuss her new book, “Flip the Bird.” To register, and for more information, call (847) 458-6060 or visit www.aapld.org.