‘Twas December first and cameras were flashing as Santa returned to eager crowds clapping. He came back to Barrington on a firetruckle. And, warmly, he greeted his fans with a chuckle. The
If your kids have been working on their letters to Santa this year, the Barrington Park District is stepping in as Santa’s little (local) helper. The Park District has set up a
If you’d like to schedule a time for your kids to visit with Santa in Barrington this year, but aren’t available to attend his big welcome back party this Saturday, The Ice
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books at Deer Park Town Center is planning three fun in-store activities this December to help get kids into the holiday spirit. They’re hosting three “Create a Holiday
If you’d like to put Christmas gifts under the tree for kids whose parents can’t afford presents this year, it’s easily done. The Village of Barrington is helping the United States Marine
In a matter of days, the “Santa House” in downtown Barrington will be buzzing with activity, when St. Nick returns and makes his grand entrance during the annual lighting of the community
Performers will be singing up a storm for holiday shoppers at Deer Park Town Center at a special “Sounds of the Season” concert this weekend. The performance starts at noon on Saturday,
Santa may snack on those cookies you leave for him at home on Christmas Eve, but he needs a lil something to fuel him up for his many public appearances before the
If a glamorous evening of dancing, hors d’oeuvres and drinks is your idea of a great way to kickoff the holiday season, there’s an exciting event happening this Friday night that might
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Barrington this weekend. Dancers have spent many months preparing and final rehearsals are underway now for The Nutcracker, performed by the Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble. Barrington
A holiday tradition that dates back to 1891 has returned to Barrington and, if you’ve been to Jewel-Osco lately, you’ve probably heard those bells a-ringing. Douglas Powell is one of many bell
The merchants in downtown Barrington are kicking off the holiday season this weekend with a Wine Walk from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, November 17th. It’s a fun and festive
What just happened? For me, the holiday hit like a Christmas tsunami this year, leaving a debris-field of pine needles and toys in its wake. I couldn’t get our dead, u-chop-your-own-Christmas-tree out
Two of our “Scared of Santa” photos were neck-and-neck throughout the day yesterday so it’s fitting that the day, and our contest, ended with a Christmas TIE! There were many votes cast
365 Barrington’s best “Bad Santa” photos of 2011 are in and now it’s time for a vote! We have three contestants who are in the running to receive one $100 gift certificate