It is so easy to get caught up in the chaos that the holidays bring along with it. Wrapping presents, baking cookies while listening to music, attending parties with family and friends. But to celebrate the meaning of Christmas to those who believe, there is nothing quite like a live nativity. The sounds of the animals, the smells of the hay, and the still of the evening (or morning). There honestly is nothing quite like it during the holiday season.
It’s a great way to visit new churches, embrace your faith, and most events are free to the public or only ask for a small donation.
Live Nativity Performances in or Near Lake County
12 & 13 December 7:30 p.m., 14 & 15 December 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Quentin Road Bible Baptist Church
60 Quentin Rd. , Lake Zurich | tickets: 847-438-4494
This is a large performance with live animals and reserved seating. Tickets start at $10 each, some free seats are available for each show.
16 December 17, 10:00 a.m.
St. Peter Lutheran Church
111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights | (847) 259-4114
Just a little south of Lake County, St. Peter Lutheran Church hosts a nativity with live animals in between two of their morning services.
Live Nativity Performance in Southern Wisconsin
7 December 6:30 p.m., 7:00 and 7:30 p.m.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
1101 Logan St., Lake Geneva, WI
Take a step back in time and see the Christmas Story come to life. Hear the true message of Christmas, sing familiar Christmas carols, and warm up with some hot cocoa and cookies. There are two showtimes that you can choose from; 6:30 p.m., and 7:15 p.m.
13 December 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. and 14 December 2:00, 3:30 and 6:00 p.m.
OakVue Farm & Events
14700 140th St., Kenosha, WI
Don’t get lost in the hustle of the season. Come and hear the real meaning of Christmas and how Jesus was born in a manager and how he died on the cross to save mankind. Free cocoa and refreshments after the show. The show is free but they are asking for donations to Hope Disaster Relief, see link for items they are collecting.
21, 22, 23 December 7:00 p.m.
1st Church of God
1650 Lathrop Ave., Racine, WI | (262) 634-1463
Since 1957, this little church just over the border has been presenting a live nativity for the city of Racine. The performance is free to the public and is held on the church grounds. Head to the website to see exact times.
Do you know of any live nativities that weren’t mentioned here? Share with us in the comment section!
Find more Christmas events and activities at Christmas in Lake County.
Leave a Reply