Morris Holiday Guide 2026 Final - Flipbook - Page 6
CHRISTMAS FUN FACT
Fried Chicken
for Christmas
November 1st - January 31st
Braidwood Lions Club Christmas Light Recycling Fundraiser,
Whitmore Ace Hardware
Help make the season brighter by recycling your old or non-working
Christmas lights! Collection bins will be available inside Whitmore Ace
Hardware in Braidwood and Coal City through January 31. The Braidwood
Lions Club will recycle the strands, with proceeds supporting sight
and sound services for visually and hearing-impaired residents in the
Braidwood, Godley, and Shadow Lakes communities. A collection bin will
also be available during the club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale.
Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser
Pre-order beginning Nov 27 -Dec 7
Braidwood Lions Club Annual Tree Sale Fundraiser,
Whitmore Ace Hardware
Find the perfect tree and holiday greenery at the annual Christmas Tree
Sale hosted by the local club in the Whitmore Ace Hardware parking lot
in Braidwood. Browse a beautiful selection of Christmas trees, wreaths,
grave blankets, swags, sprays, and vase arrangements, all while
supporting a great community cause. Sales continue daily while supplies
last.
December 4th, 11th & 18th 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Santa’s Secret Workshop, Fossil Ridge Public Library District
Need a holiday hideaway to wrap gifts away from curious eyes? Step
into Santa’s Secret Workshop—a cozy, stress-free space for parents and
caregivers to wrap presents in peace. Bring your gifts and relax while
decorating those finishing touches. Essential supplies like wrapping
paper, ribbons, bows, gift tags, tape, and scissors are provided, though
you are welcome to bring your own special wrap as well. Leave with
your presents ready for under the tree! Visit fossilridge.org for more
information.
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Trivia Contest
85 N. Daley St., Diamond, IL
815-634-3600
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Christmas trees
In Japan, eating KFC on Christmas
has been a beloved tradition since
the “Kentucky for Christmas” ad
campaign launched in 1974. Families
start reserving their holiday buckets
as early as late October.
December 7th - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Visit Santa at the Library, Fossil Ridge Public Library District
Stop by to visit Santa in person before he heads back to the North Pole!
Children can bring their holiday wish lists and take photos with Santa
while enjoying festive holiday movies, Christmas crafts, and cookie
decorating. Registration is required by 5:30 pm on December 7th,
and children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Visit fossilridge.org to register.
December 9th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Operation Santa Paws, Fossil Ridge Public Library District
Help make the holiday season brighter for furry friends in local animal
shelters! Teens and adults are invited to create handmade toys for cats
and dogs awaiting their forever homes. Participants are asked to bring
a few clean, old T-shirts to craft into pet toys. Spread some extra holiday
cheer and kindness to shelter animals this season. Visit fossilridge.org to
register.
December 10th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ho, Ho, Uh Oh!: Clay Pot Santa Chimney Craft, Fossil Ridge
Public Library District
Create an adorable clay pot craft featuring Santa’s boots sticking out
of a chimney! Adults will use paint, faux snow, pom-poms, and other
embellishments to design a whimsical holiday decoration perfect for a
mantel, shelf, or gift. Registration is required by 6:00 pm on December
10th. Visit fossilridge.org to register.
December 15th - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Grinch Storytime & Ornament Craft, Fossil Ridge Public Library
District
Join in for a special holiday story time featuring the Grinch! Families will
enjoy a reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," craft their own
Grinch ornament, and snap a picture with the holiday guest. Registration
is required by 5:30 pm on December 15th, and children ages 9 and under
must be accompanied by an adult. Visit fossilridge.org to register.
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