Little Women The Musical follows the story of the beloved March sisters--Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy--as they grow up in Civil War America. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday from Nov. 23-Dec. 15. The last three Saturdays also have a matinee at 2 p.m.

Professional dancers join the ensemble for performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday from Nov. 30-Dec. 9. prairiecenter.org

Children's Christmas operetta performed at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Performances are at the 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park.

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra demonstrate how orchestras capture the beauty, drama, energy and excitement of music. The concert uses magnification technology to give the audience and up-close look at all the instruments and musicians.

See a concert of dueling "Nutcracker" performances beginning at 9 a.m. with an instrument petting zoo. At 10 a.m., a performance of "The Nutcracker SWEET" pits the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of the holiday favorite.

Parents/adults and children can meet Santa while enjoying a breakfast buffet. Call for reservations.

Holiday film is presented on the theatre's new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound technology. Before the screening, enjoy fun and games in the mall, including a visit with Santa Claus.

Features Chicagoland's West Towns Chorus singing holiday favorites. Santa Claus will also be making a special appearance. Performances are 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9.

Includes Gingerbread Story-time, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gingerbread Man Hunt, Gingerbread House Contest, visits with Santa in his Gingerbread House, Small Business Saturday, Gingerbread Boy and Girl perusing town, and Complimentary Carriage Rides. For more information, visit www.downtowndg.org or call (630) 725-0991.

Enjoy a kid-friendly continental breakfast, fun holiday crafts, entertainment and a chance to meet Santa.