Get Into A Holiday Mood Saturday At 'A Dickens Christmas'

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Take a step back into the 19th century when "A Dickens Christmas" returns to Evergreen Park from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. The festive holiday celebration will be held in Klein (Circle) Park, at 97th Street and Homan Avenue.

Nothing personifies Christmas more than Charles Dickens to get people in the holiday mood and build up little ones' excitement for the big day. A Dickens Christmas features strolling madrigals, the Sounds of Christmas, winter obstacle course, family crafts, face painting, trolley rides, ponies, princesses and superheroes. The Jolly Old Elf — Santa — is also expected to drop by and listen to children's wishes.

It won’t be Christmas in Evergreen Park without the annual tree lighting ceremony. Mayor Kelly Burke will flip the switch at 6 p.m. The event is free and visitors can get warm in the community center where hot cocoa and cookies will be served. Please being an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.