December At Francesca's Restaurants: There Are Many Ways To Celebrate The Holidays With Francesca's Restaurants

The holidays are an exciting time at Francesca's restaurants! Whether you are looking to give back to the community, visit Santa or celebrate the holidays with your loved ones, there is an opportunity to celebrate with Francesca's.

Eat and Earn at Francesca's

Tis the season for generosity! Francesca's restaurants can help you with your holiday giving this season. Several restaurants are participating in the "Eat and Earn" program. If you have a meal at Francesca's, a portion of the proceeds will go to a charitable organization. Francesca's Bryn Mawr (1039 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60660; 773-506-9261) is hosting an Eat and Earn for Promethean Tuesday, December 6. Francesca's Famiglia (100 E. Station St., Barrington, IL 60010; 847-277-1027) supports the Barrington High School Fine Arts Boosters December 6, 8, 14 and 15th. The last Wednesday of every month, La Sorella di Francesca (18 W. Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540; 630-961-2706) supports the not-for-profit Faces of Cancer BMX Racing team with the Eat and Earn program. Enjoy a meal at Francesca's and support a worthy cause with the Eat and Earn program.

Santa Visits Francesca's

Santa Claus is coming to Francesca's. Francesca's Tavola (208 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-394-3950) hosts a Santa Breakfast Saturday, December 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. There will be arts and crafts projects at the restaurant that morning and a coloring contest while Santa walks through and visits tables. Sunday, December 11th from 4-6 p.m., Santa will visit Francesca's Fortunato (40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423; 815-464-1890). Santa will sit on a big chair next to the tree and listen to your kids' wish list. Then, enjoy a great holiday family meal at Francesca's. La Sorella di Francesca (18 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60540; 630-961-2706) hosts Santa Sunday, December 18 from 5-7 p.m. Kids will have the opportunity to visit Santa during their dinner.

Holiday Celebrations

Santa's visits aren't the only holiday celebration happening at Francesca's! Francesca's Fiore (7407 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130; 708-771-3063) features live Christmas carols by Jim Guter's Duo on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. through December 21. Their delightful holiday serenading is a great addition to your dinner!

Francesca's Fortunato (40 Kansas St., Frankfort, IL 60423; 815-464-1890) is participating in Frankfort's Midnight Madness Friday, December, 16. Local downtown shops will be open late for holiday shopping. After you get something for everyone on your list, come into Francesca's and enjoy a bottle of wine for 20% off. Francesca's Fortunato also invites you to enjoy downtown Frankfort every Saturday and Sunday this December. Horse-drawn carriage rides will take you around the area, and you may see Santa and Frosty walking around too. Add a delicious meal at Francesca's to the evening for a perfect holiday date night.

Francesca's Tavola (208 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-394-3950) is participating in the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Gift Card Expo December 6 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Birch River Grill (75 W Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-427-4242). Francesca's will be offering a $10 gift card with a purchase of $50 in Francesca's Gift Cards and offering their Amatriciana sauce on sale for $3.99. Also, anyone who purchases a Francesca's Tavola signature gift basket will receive a $10 gift card. Francesca's Tavola has three different gift baskets available for $50 to $75.

Toys for Tots

You can help children in your community have a great Christmas and on your next visit to Francesca&