Week of Events
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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December 6, 2026 -Hekla
Hekla
Over the course of one whirlwind day, a determined Chicago actress manages auditions, heartbreak, and self-doubt while fighting to find her voice. Sharp, funny, and deeply […]
Monday, December 7, 2026
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December 7, 2026 -Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Give the Gift of Life at Gorton’s Monthly Blood Drive Join us at the Gorton Center for our monthly blood drive, proudly hosted in partnership with […]
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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December 8, 2026 -Art Impact Project: Snow Globe
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December 8, 2026 -Postcard Project: Christmakwanzakah
Art Impact Project: Snow Globe
As we close out 2026, join Art Impact Project: Snow Globes and come create your own utopian “world” with this 2D drawing project. How do you imagine […]
Postcard Project: Christmakwanzakah
The Postcard Project is a creative workshop series designed to bring people together for meaningful connection and artistic expression. Over the course of four monthly sessions, […]
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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December 9, 2026 -Squishy Lab (Winter Wonderland Edition)
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December 9, 2026 -Cooking at Froggy’s: Potatoes
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December 9, 2026 -Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Squishy Lab (Winter Wonderland Edition)
Get ready to squeeze, squish, and create in Squishy Lab! This hands-on workshop invites young creators to explore, experiment, and have fun. Kids will use exciting […]
Cooking at Froggy’s: Potatoes
Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking […]
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […]
Thursday, December 10, 2026
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December 10, 2026White Christmas
White Christmas
Two talented song-and-dance men, played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, team up after World War II. Before long, they become one of the hottest acts […]
Friday, December 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 -Tai Chi for Beginners
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December 12, 2026 -Tai Chi
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December 12, 2026 -RoboThink: Holiday Workshop
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December 12, 2026 -Christmas Wet Felting Workshop
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai Chi for Beginners Discover the gentle, flowing practice of Tai Chi in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple movements that help you slow down, focus, and […]
Tai Chi
Tai Chi with Ken Ning Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai […]
RoboThink: Holiday Workshop
Embark on a festive journey with RoboThink: Holiday Workshop and build your own Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Join us for a workshop filled with creativity, innovation […]
Christmas Wet Felting Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and creative wet felting workshop! Children ages 9–12 will explore the colorful world of wool while learning the […]


