Name: Downtown Mokena Parade Of Lights
Start: 2026-11-21T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Downtown Mokena

Downtown Mokena

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Mokena's annual evening parade featuring lighted floats, costumed characters, and food trucks. After the parade, enjoy the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at the corner of Front and Mokena Streets, plus treats and giveaways from local businesses.

Local Event: Downtown Mokena Parade Of Lights

Will County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Mokena

Illinois

Downtown Mokena Parade Of Lights

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Mokena's annual evening parade featuring lighted floats, costumed characters, and...

Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre

“Pat Tomasulo is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, TV host, actor and podcaster. One of the top headlining acts in Chicago, his very first one-hour comedy special, “What A Time To Be Alive,” was released in February 2022. “The Pat Tomasulo Podcast,” was one of the highest-charting podcasts on Apple’s “Stand-Up Comedy” podcast rankings. And if you live in the Chicagoland area, you can see Pat every morning as one of the hosts of the WGN Morning News, the highest-rated AM news program in Chicago for over 12 years running. Other TV credits include guest host and contributor to “LIVE! With Regis and Kelly,” and co-host of “Shaq Vs,” an ABC primetime reality show featuring basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Pat is also the creator and host of “Laugh Your Face Off,” an annual comedy benefit that has raised over $4.4.6M for The Facial Pain Research Foundation, a group that funds research to cure trigeminal neuralgia, a rare pain condition his wife, Amy, suffers from.” 
 
Don’t Miss This Rare ONE NIGHT ONLY Show at the Historic Tivoli Theatre!

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The Legacy Ranch

🌟 Friday 5pm-9pm 🌟 Saturday 10am-4pm
🎄🎅🏼Hang on to your Santa hats because we are bringing back the most magical Holiday Market event to you this season. 😀🥰
Mabel’s Market is thrilled to be partnering with The Legacy Ranch AGAIN to bring you ✨Christmas at the Ranch✨ this Nov 13th and 14th.
Here’s the scoop: 🛍️ 60+ handmade, antique, food and boutique vendors at a beautiful equine therapy ranch. We added an additional vendor tent to create a more comfortable space! 🍷 Bar featuring alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks ☕️ Coffee, snack and food trucks 🎅🏼 Santa (Saturday only) 📸 Photo ops with Santa AND The Little Red Truck 🎶 Live music 🐎 Did we mention HORSES 	 Come with your friends Friday night, bring your family back on Saturday.

We can’t miss this opportunity to share with you how amazing The Legacy Ranch is. It’s a beautiful setting and the horses are magnificent but it’s the heart behind this space, their volunteers and the work they do that makes it so special. Legacy offers therapeutic riding classes along with mental health therapy, occupational, physical and speech therapy in partnership with licensed therapists. Plus, all therapies include interaction with the horses. 🥰 And half of the Market proceeds go to supporting this local treasure.
✨Make a special note, the vendors will be set up in the horse arenas, which have a sandy floor. Heavy duty strollers are OK but we also have stroller parking. Be aware of footwear. Walkers and wheelchairs will be a challenge in Anne’s Arena. We added tented vendor area for easier shopping!
So make your list , check it twice and be sure to SAVE THIS DATE!! 🎄✨❤️

Local Event: Christmas At The Ranch

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Christmas At The Ranch

🌟 Friday 5pm-9pm 🌟 Saturday 10am-4pm
🎄🎅🏼Hang on to your Santa hats because we are bringing back the most magical Holiday Market...

Yunker Farm Red Barn

Friday, November 13, 5:30-7pm Get Cozy for the Fall season and join us for a sweet evening at Cookies &amp; Cocoa Night! Create your perfect cup of cocoa at our build-your-own cocoa bar, decorate delicious cookies, and make a festive fall craft to take home. Come ready to sip, create, play, and make some sweet memories together! Registration Fee R/NR: $15/$20.&nbsp;Fee is for one child age 3-14 with one adult.&nbsp;Registration includes 3 cookies to decorate, Build-your-own cocoa bar, family games, a photo station and a fall craft. Preregistration is required.&nbsp;Registration deadline November 8. For more information or to register, go to <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/IL/mokena-community-park-district/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0ODg4OTM=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.mokenapark.com</a> or call 708-390-2401.

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Cookies & Cocoa Night

Friday, November 13, 5:30-7pm Get Cozy for the Fall season and join us for a sweet evening at Cookies & Cocoa Night! Create...

A BRAND-NEW EVENT AT SUNKISSED!We’re teaming up with the amazing ladies of B Rooted&nbsp;for a night made for plant lovers!&nbsp;

We’re pairing plant-based medicine with plant-based fun&nbsp;for an evening of bingo, prizes, good vibes, and plenty of plant-loving fun!6 rounds of Plant Bingo
6 chances to win AMAZING plant prizes
Every guest receives a bag of CBD gummies + DocBlock Michelle X Magnificum seedlings just for signing up!
BYOB — bring your favorite beverage and enjoy the night your way!Grab your plant-loving friends and come play, mingle, learn, and celebrate all things plants with us!

Bring your green-thumb crew — you won’t want to miss this one!

Local Event: Bingo & Botanicals

Bingo & Botanicals

A BRAND-NEW EVENT AT SUNKISSED!We’re teaming up with the amazing ladies of B Rooted for a night made for plant lovers! 

We’re...

The Merry Mixer is coming to town for&nbsp;its 10th haul-y, jolly season!&nbsp;You and your friends/family are invited to spend the evening with The Merry Mixer at this FREE event from 4:30-7 p.m.&nbsp; 
<table><tbody><tr><td>What to expect&nbsp;
<ul><li>See The Merry Mixer in action</li><li>Get your picture taken with Santa</li><li>Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies</li><li>Snag new and exclusive Merry Mixer 10th anniversary swag&nbsp;</li><li>Other fun surprises and activities</li></ul>
Help us give back&nbsp;
This year, we'll be collecting new toy donations to benefit local children's hospitals.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: Ozinga's Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event - 10th Season Celebration

Ozinga's Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event - 10th...

The Merry Mixer is coming to town for its 10th haul-y, jolly season! You and your friends/family are invited to spend the...

Ozinga's Merry Mixer Merrymaking Event - 10th Season Celebration

Curtain Call Theatre

There's been a murder in Hendricks, and everyone has something to hide. This December, Curtain Call Theatre invites audiences to pull up a chair at the most suspicious city council meeting in town with Death and Taxes, a comedic murder mystery by playwright Pat Cook. The production runs December 4–6 and 11–13 at Front Street Theatre in downtown Mokena.
In the fictional town of Hendricks, a routine city council meeting takes a decidedly deadly turn when the mayor convenes a coroner’s jury to investigate a murder. Suddenly, the usual small-town squabbles give way to a full-blown investigation, complete with accusations, questionable alibis, and a room full of potential suspects.
As the sheriff begins making arrests and the townspeople scramble to explain their whereabouts, one thing becomes clear: nearly everyone on the city council crossed paths with the victim, and nobody seems particularly eager to tell the whole truth.
Could the culprit be the local newspaper editor, desperate for a scoop but perpetually unprepared to take notes? Or the sheriff, covering his own tracks? Or perhaps the mayor herself, whose activities at city hall raise a few eyebrows?
With colorful characters, rapid-fire dialogue and more twists than a small-town rumor mill, Death and Taxes serves up a delightfully chaotic evening of comedy and intrigue. Part murder mystery, part municipal meltdown, the play proves that sometimes the most dangerous place in town is a government meeting.
Directed by Ken Czechanski, with assistant direction by Jessica Cepolski, the production features an ensemble of local performers bringing the eccentric residents of Hendricks to life.
The cast:
<ul><li>Cassandra Bausch as Kathleen Lyles</li><li>Jean Berard as Cora Sedgewick</li><li>Grace Pieczynski as Evelyn Martindale</li><li>Zachary Dundek as Eddie King</li><li>Anthony Uzzardo as Dr. Efrem Bishop</li><li>India Pajeau as Lydia Kleft</li><li>Kristin Morris as Mattie Johansen</li><li>Jim Zacharias as Wesley Thorne</li><li>Jaron Nordman as Carl Johansen</li></ul>
Whether you're a fan of classic whodunits, quirky comedies or simply enjoy watching local government descend into complete disorder, Death and Taxes promises an entertaining night at the theatre. After all, in Hendricks, the only things certain are death, taxes…and a whole lot of suspicious behavior.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Curtain Call Theatre: 11112 Front St, Mokena, IL 60448 Tickets are $24; the show runs approximately 90 minutes. Performance Dates and Times:
<ul><li>Friday, December 4, 2026 – 7:30 PM</li><li>Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunday, December 6, 2026 – 2:00 PM</li><li>Friday, December 11, 2026 – 7:30 PM</li><li>Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunday, December 13, 2026 – 2:00 PM</li></ul>
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit<a href="https://clubchampion.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://ccctheatre.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ccctheatre.com</a> or call the box office at (708) 607-2281.
Death &amp; Taxes is presented by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing.

Local Event: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Take Center Stage in Curtain Call Theatre's 'Death and Taxes'

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Take Center Stage in...

There's been a murder in Hendricks, and everyone has something to hide. This December, Curtain Call Theatre invites audiences...

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Take Center Stage in Curtain Call Theatre's 'Death and Taxes'

Mokena Elementary School

Mokena Miracles is proudly hosting......
Santa’s Secret Workshop Crafter and Vendor Fair
Saturday, December 5, 2026 10am - 2pm
Mokena Elementary School -11244 Willowcrest Ln, Mokena
Our craft &amp; vendor fair is open to the public with Free admission, though donations to the Frankfort Township Food Pantry are greatly appreciated.
In our Santa’s Secret kid area, we will have many creative and crafty student and adult crafters with just the perfect gifts for our little shoppers to choose for family and friends for Christmas.
Each little shopper that enters the Workshop has their choice to shop with their family or have a Santa Helper (NJHS &amp; High School volunteers) to assist them in shopping for the people on their lists. They can also wrap and tag each gift purchased with the help of MIS Student Council Volunteers so they will be ready for the big gift giving day!
PARENTS: Please come with an envelope* listing your child(rens) name and the people to whom they will be shopping for. This process will speed up the sign in table and the shopping experience. All our Vendors/Crafters in the gym accept CASH only. 
*Envelopes will also be provided at the sign in table.
In our Santa’s Secret Commons shopping area we have a wide array of creative Crafters and Vendors for our Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles to get their Holiday Gift shopping done while they await their little shoppers.
Our Vendors &amp; Crafters will have many items to choose from that include things such as ornaments, crochet items, hand crafted jewelry, wooden signs, gourmet foods, 3D printed items, fishing lures, tumblers, art work, ceramics, and much more. 
Santa Claus will be here!! Don’t forget to have the little ones visit, take a photo, and tell him what they want this Christmas! Santa's arrival time will be updated soon!
We are sure that this event will have all your Holiday Shopping needs all wrapped up in one stop!!
For more information, or to become a vendor, visit <a href="https://www.mokenamiracles.com/santassecretworkshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mokenamiracles.com/santassecretworkshop</a>.

Local Event: Santa's Secret Workshop hosted by Mokena Miracles

Santa's Secret Workshop hosted by Mokena Miracles

Mokena Miracles is proudly hosting......
Santa’s Secret Workshop Crafter and Vendor Fair
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