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DECEMBER
HAPPENINGS
MAKE PARKS AND RECREATION A PART OF YOUR LIFE
LIGHT UP THE PARK
Friday, December 4
5:00-7:00 pm
Harrer Park Gazebo
Kick off the holiday season at the annual Light Up the Park
on December 4 at Harrer Park! This beloved community tradition will illuminate
the park and welcome Santa's much-anticipated arrival.
Join us from 5:00–7:00 pm for an evening fi lled with holiday cheer,
including tractor rides, family photo opportunities, a performance
by the Morton Grove Singers, and more.
The offi cial ceremony begins at 6:00 pm, followed by the park lighting at 6:30 pm.
No registration is required—just bring your family and friends
and enjoy this festive free celebration!
In the case of inclement weather, the tree lighting ceremony
will take place on Saturday, December 5.
SANTA COMES TO TOWN
Saturday, December 5
1:00-3:30 pm
PVCC Gym
Presented by the Morton Grove Days Commission,
Morton Grove Park District, and the Village of Morton Grove, this free
event is a true celebration of our community. It's a time when we all come
together to share the magic of the season through festive and fun holiday activities.
On December 5, ring in the holiday season with family-friendly
activities and a visit with Santa. Families wishing to meet
Santa and/or redeem a specially marked candy for a prize
must come to the gymnasium at Prairie View Community Center.
Look for a "preferred redemption time" on the specially marked candy.
After meeting with Santa, if a child has a specially marked candy, they will be directed
to the prize redemption room. All visiting children will receive from Santa,
a coloring book and box of crayons (one bag per child).
You do not need to register for this free event.
LIGHT UP
THE PARK
ESSAY CONTEST
Open to all students who
attend a school in Morton
Grove or are homeschooled.
Submission
Deadline:
November 24