Due to the forecasted chilly temperatures on Saturday, December 13, some changes are being made to make Santa’s Wonderland and the Reindog Parade an enjoyable event for everyone.
Many activities are moving indoors. The Reindog Parade will still be outdoors at 1:30 p.m. A few events and activities have been cancelled, but there will still be plenty of fun inside beginning at 2 p.m. including the vendor fair, Santa visits, cookie decorating, Disney character visits, food vendors, and the DJ. The Holly Jolly Trolley will line up inside, with loading outside.
The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be brief and has been moved up to 5 p.m. at Klein Park.
Santa Visits begin Friday, Dec. 5, and will run through Christmas Eve. Santa can visit specific Evergreen Park homes by calling the Recreation Department, 708-229-3373, for an appointment.
The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce annual holiday luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. To attend, contact the chamber at 708-423-1118 or info@evergreenparkchamber.org for tickets or more information.
The free Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra will perform “Sounds of the Season” from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave. Tickets are available through the Recreation Department at the Community Center. Tickets are available by calling 708-229-3373 or email eprecreation@yahoo.com.