Find some holiday fun with this week’s compilation of Springfield area events and activites.
NOVEMBER
Giving and Pets in Need Trees
Nov 12-Dec 19, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Green View Nursery hosts a “Pets in Need Tree” and “Giving Tree” in support of underprivileged children and the APL. Also, Holiday Decorating Contest through November and holiday decorating seminars every Saturday 10 a.m. For info call 787-4700. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
We Need a Little Christmas
Nov 12-Jan 3, Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday brunch, plus select Wednesday evenings in December, Sparkling holiday revue of music and comedy. $33–$37 for full buffet performances. Two performances on New Year’s Eve. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre, Goodfield, Illinois. For info or reservations call 309-965-2545 or visit www.barn2.com.
Festival of Trees Gala
Nov 14, 7pm, Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Black tie preferred. $85. For info visit memorialsfestivaloftrees.com or call 788-4301. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Avenue.
Ornament Making
Nov 14, 10:30am-12:30pm, From casting to coloring, glitter to garland, you’ll leave with plenty of tree-mendous trimmings. $15, $10 SAA members. Deadline to register Nov. 7. To register or for more info visit springfieldart.org or call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Make a Hat in a Day
Nov 14, 9am-3:30pm, A fun and inexpensive way to make holiday gifts. Bring your mother, daughter, friend. Participants will follow a simple knitting/crocheting pattern to make and felt a hat. Basic understanding of knitting/crocheting required. Bring your own yarn, needles, and lunch. Registration required, call 787-6927. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd.
Holiday Market at Lincoln Memorial Garden
Nov 14-15, 9am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Handcrafted and commercial holiday decorations, garden gifts, jewelry, herbal products from Green Thoughts, wooden toys, books and much more. Plus, Illinois Prairie Pastel Society and Sangamon Watercolor Society showcase original artwork for sale. Works from a dozen different artists, in all price ranges. Free admission. For more info call 529-1111 or e-mail at [email protected]. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale
Nov 14-Dec 12, 10am-5pm M-F, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec 12, a unique exhibition featuring more than 50 regional and local artists. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber, glass and much more. (Closed Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after.) For more info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Santa Claus at the Mall
Nov 14, Santa’s first day at the mall. Daily until the holidays the jolly fellow will meet and greet your children. Hours vary. For more info call 787-0110. White Oaks Mall, Wabash and Veterans Parkway.
Beyond Snapshots: Holiday Edition
Nov 16, 5:30-8pm, John Evans of Photographic Communications shares easy composition tips to catch excited expressions of children opening presents, the glow of twinkling lights and more. Point and shoot cameras or digital SLR cameras welcome, but participants must have prior knowledge/experience with their camera. $25,
