Step back in time at the historic Powers-Walker House to experience holiday preparations from the mid-19th century in this McHenry County Conservation District event, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 15, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood

December 13

Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle
6:30-8 p.m.
Fox Lake District Library, 255 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Free

In this all-ages program, Margaret Schlesinger, curator of Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle at the Museum of Science and Industry, will share the history of the miniature house created in the 1930s by Moore, a star of the silent film era. For more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www2.youseemore.com.

December 13-15

Arctic Winter Bar
6 p.m.
Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington
$5

Enjoy seasonal martinis, craft cocktails, iced shots, winter warmers and appetizers in an enclosed bar and lounge. Entry fee includes a specialty drink for pre-registered participants. To register, and for more information, call 847-639-9468 or visit www.brokenoar.com.

December 14

Family Game Night
5-8 p.m.
Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake
Free

Bring the family to enjoy an evening playing different games, including puzzles, board games, cards and more. The program also will be held Jan. 18 and Feb. 15, 2019. For more information, call 224-225-1404 or visit www.foxlake.org.

December 15

Historical Holidays Open House
Noon to 4 p.m.
Powers-Walker House (Glacial Park), Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood
Free

Step back in time at the historic Powers-Walker House to experience holiday preparations from the mid-19th century in this McHenry County Conservation District event. Watch volunteers in historical attire cook on a wood stove, and see a fresh tree decorated tree with homemade and natural trimmings. For more information, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

Karma Committee
9 p.m.
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake
$5

See high-energy cover band Karma Committee perform smash hits from the 1990s and beyond, including songs by Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and more. For more information, call 847-526-7174 or visit www.sideouts.com.

December 16

Breakfast with Santa
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pinecrest Golf Club, 11220 Algonquin Road, Huntley
$16.95 (adults), $10.95 (ages 10 and under)

Enjoy a breakfast buffet with Santa in this Huntley Park District holiday event. The menu includes scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, French toast sticks, fruit and donut holes. For reservation, call 847-669-3111. For more information, visit www.huntleyparks.org.

Winter Ramble
1 p.m.
Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills
Free

Dress for winter weather and head out on the trail for a 1.4-mile walk, led by a naturalist, to discover what nature will reveal. For more information, call 847-381-6592 or visit www.fpdcc.com.

December 17

Matinee Mondays
1 p.m.
Johnsburg Public Library, 3000 N. Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg
Free

Enjoy a screening of the 2018 film, “Beautifully Broken” (rated PG-13), a drama about the Rwandan genocide and its effect on three different families. Snacks will be provided. To register, and for more information, call 815-344-0077 or visit www.johnsburglibrary.org.

December 18

Create Winter Wall Art
6-8 p.m.
Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
Free

In this craft program, participants (ages 14 and up) will learn how to use Silhouette Cameo to create a winter-themed sign. All supplies are provided. Basic computer skills are required. To register, and for more information, call 847-458-6060 or visit www.aapld.info.

Holiday Pops Concert
8 p.m.
Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake
$52-$57

Enjoy the Raue Center’s annual Holiday Pops Concert, featuring the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra performing orchestral renditions of traditional holiday favorites and newer sounds of the season as well. To buy tickets, and for more information, call 815-356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

December 19

‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’
7 p.m.
Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
$5

Bring the family to enjoy a screening of the 1992 Disney film, “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” a retelling of the classic Dickens holiday tale. To buy tickets, and for more information, call the box office at 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

–McHenry County Calendar of Events December 12 – December 19–