Brace yourselves! The holidays are coming, and what better way to celebrate than with the Girl Scouts sisterhood? This holiday season, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (GCNWI) has some dazzling activities lined up for everyone to enjoy!
Whether you’ve been longing to see a production of a well-loved story like The Nutcracker, or itching to construct some gingerbread architecture, GCNWI has got you covered. Read on to learn about the festivities!
A Girl Scouts Christmas Carol!
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to this year’s Drury Lane Theatre production of A Christmas Carol on December 7! The heartwarming story, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, shares the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who is offered one last chance on Christmas Eve to discover the true meaning of Christmas.
There’s a chance to grab tickets to the show, and an extra-special opportunity to join us for a delicious breakfast buffet after the show! Register here for the show and here for the buffet by November 14th to snag a spot!
Ballet Bonanza
This year, there are three super exciting opportunities for Girl Scouts of all ages and their families to see one of the most beloved dance productions of all time: Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Ballet!
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Join us at the Rosemont Theatre on Sunday, December 8 for an afternoon of Holiday magic with the Moscow Ballet’s production of the Great Russian Nutcracker! This world-renowned Russian tour group includes over 40 classically trained dancers and the show features over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets, and soaring birds!
All Girl Scouts will receive a Moscow Ballet patch for their attendance. And, as a bonus, if more than 25 people from the council attend the performance, there will be an extra-special Meet and Greet with a ballerina from the show!
Register here by November 21 to get your tickets!
Chicago Ballet’s Nutcracker
On December 13, Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to the historic Athenaeum Theatre in Lakeview for a special performance of the Nutcracker! This gorgeous adaptation of the season’s classic takes the audience on an unforgettable journey to the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of the Sweets. Ring in the season with beautiful music, choreography, and your Girl Scout sisters!
Tickets will be at will call on the day of the performance. Register by November 21st!
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
The Joffrey Ballet is Chicago’s premiere, world-class ballet and dance organization–– and Girl Scouts of all ages are invited on December 14 to see why. Watch as the magic of the holiday season takes hold when the Great Impresario sets off a whirlwind journey of romance and adventure in the Joffrey Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at Auditorium Theatre!
Ticket purchase includes a fun patch for each Girl Scout! Registration closes on November 14, so get your tickets early!
Gingerbread Architecture
Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors are invited to the Joliet Gathering Place on December 15 and the Vernon Hills Gathering Place on December 20 to enjoy some holiday STEM fun! Get together and learn about scale, proportion, area, and perimeter, all while building a delicious celebratory gingerbread house!
Fun patch will be earned for participating! Register by December 7 for the Joliet event, and December 13 for Vernon Hills!
Jingle All The Way!
The end of the year is approaching fast–– so spend the rest of this year with your loved ones and Girl Scout family! From all of us here at GCNWI, we hope your holiday season is filled with celebration and excitement for the next decade. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Curious about any other events going on this year and the next? Check out our programs website to get the full scoop.