We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.

Dickens of a Holiday Festival

• Where/When: Cook Memorial Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 10).
• Why Go?: The kids know they have visited the real Santa and Mrs. Claus when he is outside in a snow-covered sleigh in Cook Park. Visit from 10 a.m. to Noon or from 1-3 p.m.  The Children’s Holiday Shoppe is at Petranek's Pharmacy this year in their Community Room. Kids can shop for their family at the Holiday Shoppe with the help of Santa's Elves. Prices for gifts go up to $5.  There also will be a tour of the Cook Mansion.
• Pricing: free

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

• Where/When: Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., 4-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 10-11).
• Why Go?: Enjoy this classic holiday tale brought to life! Santa, elves, dancing toys, a mystical fog, and the reindeer use well known Christmas songs to tell the story of Rudolph. The one-hour performance is perfect for families and young audiences. Everyone is welcome to stay and take pictures with the dancers for no extra charge.
• Pricing: $15 per person

Compass to Care Benefit Fashion Show

• Where/When: Full DisClothesure, 330 N. Milwaukee Ave., 5-9 p.m. Friday (Dec. 9).
• Why Go?: Full DisClothesure present a Holiday Fashion Show to benefit Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation with personal stylist Pam De Vos. Raffles, hoes'dourves and wine. Twenty percent off everything in the store and 40 percent off evening wear. A portion of the event sales along with tickets sales will be donated to Compass to Care. Call for reservations, (224) 517-5171.
• Pricing: $25 per person

Libertyville Lions Breakfast with Santa

• Where/When: Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave. Ave., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 11).
• Why Go?: All you can eat breakfast with a variety of items.  Children under age 6 eat free with a paid adult.   Santa will be there and taking requests. Photos will be made onsite for a nominal fee (as well as sending it to your home email address for free.) Proceeds benefit the community by providing eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy and many more humanitarian causes.  
• Pricing: $6 per person

ImprovPlayhouse Comedy Troupe "Lost Not Stolen" Show

• Where/When: Improv Playhouse, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 10).
• Why Go?: This is a family friendly sketch and games based show in the style of "Whose Line..." and Chicago Improv featuring the hilarious Improv Comedy Troupe "Lost Not Stolen".
• Pricing: $7 per person

Adler Center – Faculty Holiday Concert

• Where/When: David Adler Music & Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., 7 p.m. Friday (Dec. 9).
• Why Go?: Proceeds benefit the Adler Center’s Scholarship Program. Tickets available in advance or at the door. For more information, call (847) 367-0707 or visit www.adlercenter.org.
• Pricing: $15 per person, $10 for Adler members