This Advent, come to Bethlehem at The Mission of Cor Jesu’s annual Living Nativity and Bethlehem Marketplace on December 4 and 5, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 p.m., at 5615 Hamilton Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. Families are invited to visit with Santa, enjoy crafts and live music, decorate cookies, and take part in other festive activities, while children shop for free gifts for their loved ones in our Bethlehem Marketplace. Each evening concludes with a beautiful Living Nativity beginning at 8:30 p.m., bringing the wonder of Christ’s birth to life and reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. Registration is $30 per family and your gift supports this beautiful ministry. 

Join us for a joyful and memorable Christmas celebration for the whole family!