Festival of Trees Returns to Joliet Nov. 24

The ComEd Festival of Trees will return to the Joliet Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St., Monday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 30.

Festivities include a display of 60 decorated trees and wreaths up for bid and ready for delivery in time for Christmas, as well as special events throughout the week.

General admission ticket prices are:

• Adults: $7
• Seniors (60+) and children (ages 3-11): $5
• Children (2 and under): free

Early bird prices on general admission tickets purchased by Nov. 20 are:

• Adults: $5
• Seniors and Children: $3
• Family 4-packs: $15

Special events

The event will kick off with an opening celebration from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.

Tickets to the kickoff event are $40 each and include hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants. Guests are asked to wear business/cocktail attire.

The ComEd Festival of Trees will return to the Joliet Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E. Van Buren St., Monday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 30.

Festivities include a display of 60 decorated trees and wreaths up for bid and ready for delivery in time for Christmas, as well as several special events throughout the week.

General admission ticket prices are:

• Adults: $7
• Seniors (60+) and children (ages 3-11): $5
• Children (2 and under): free

Early bird prices on general admission tickets purchased by Nov. 20:

• Adults: $5
• Seniors and Children: $3
• Family 4-packs: $15

Special events

The event will kick off with an opening celebration from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.

Tickets to the kickoff event are $40 each and include hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants. Guests are asked to wear business/cocktail attire.

Other events:

Senior Day: Tuesday, Nov. 25. For $30, visit the Joliet Historical Museum, Jacob Henry Mansion and Rialto Square Theatre.

Holiday How-To Seminars: Get gift wrapping and decorating ideas from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Festival of the Vines: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25: Wine tasting in partnership with the Joliet Junior College Hospitality Management Program. Sip different styles of wine while browsing and bidding on beautiful trees and wreaths. Unlimited tastings; ages 21 and older only. The event will include light appetizers and a cash bar.

Salute to Our Heroes Day: Wednesday, Nov. 26. A day to pay tribute to firefighters, police officers and active-duty and retired military.

Joliet Area Community Hospice Lights of Love tree-lighting ceremony: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. Free with purchase of memorial ornament through the hospice.

Teddy Bear Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 28: Create a special memory with a holiday brunch and special appearance from St. Nick himself. Children will be given a keepsake teddy bear to take home with them. Limited seating. Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $17.50 for kids ages 12 and younger.

Santa’s Hotline/Kids Holiday Craft Workshop: 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28. Kids can call Santa at the North Pole.

Family movie - “Rise of the Guardians” - 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28.

Caring for the Community Day: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. A collection of toys, coats and non-perishable food items will go to area charities.

Holly Jolly Ladies’ Cocktail Party: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Tickets are $35 for an afternoon of cocktails and festivities.

The Hit Men-Former Stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Tickets available through the box office.

Von Heidecke’s “The Nutcracker” - 2 p.m Sunday, Nov. 30. Tickets available through the box office.

For tickets and event information, visit the Rialto website. To order special event tickets, call the box office at 815-726-6600.