Find some holiday fun with this week’s compilation of Springfield area events and activities.
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Giving and Pets in Need Trees Through Dec 19, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am- 4pm Sun, Support underprivileged children and the APL. GreenView Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson.
Santa Claus at the Mall Through Dec 24, Hours vary. For more info call 787-0110. White Oaks Mall center court, Wabash and Veteran Parkway.
Feed A Family Food Drive Through Dec 26, Drop off your non-perishable food items at Schnuck’s or Green Hyundai. For info call 522-4022. Schnuck’s, Montvale and Sangamon. Green Hyundai, 1200 S. Dirksen Pkwy.
Christmas with the Lincolns Through Dec 24 and Dec 26-31, 8:30am-5pm, Discover how the Lincolns celebrated the holidays. Free. For more info call 492-4241. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St.
Illinois Executive Mansion Tours Through Dec 31, Tour on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning while its rooms are decorated for the holiday. For reservations or info call 782-2525. Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson Street.
DECEMBER
Dana-Thomas House Holiday Decorations and Sumac Shop Dec 03-06, 09-13, 16-20, 23-24, 26-27, 30-31, 9am-4pm Wed-Sun, Tours given about every 20 minutes. $5 adults, $3 kids. For info call 782- 6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Downtown Santa House Dec 03, 9, 16, 23, 5-8pm (Saturdays prior to Christmas from 10am-2pm) For more info call 544-1723. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Dec 03-05, 07-12, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am- 3pm Sat, Unique exhibition featuring handmade items. For more info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Stressless Holiday Guided Meditations Dec 03, 10, 17, 7:45-8:45pm Thu, Join for three nights to remove stress, invite abundance. $27. For more info call 381-3822. Red School Mall, 1275 Wabash, 381-3822.
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 03, 9, 16, 23, 5-8pm, Horse-drawn trolley rides, Santa House, live entertainment. For more info, call 785-7960. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Korean War Veteran National Museum and Library Holiday Dec 03, 9, 16, 23, 5-8pm (Saturdays from 9am- 5pm), Model Train Replica display. For more info call 523-7230. Old Capitol Plaza.
Illinois Chamber Orchestra Candlelight Concert Dec 04, 7:30pm, Music of the season including audience sing-along. $23, $10 students, children 6-12 free. Tickets available at door or call 206- 6160. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St.
Lanphier High School Madrigal Dinner Show Dec 04-05, 6:30pm, “Cyrano.” Catering by Jimmy Oh’s. $15. For info or tickets call 553- 6562. Ridgely Elementary School, 2040 N. Eighth St.
Holiday Home Tour and Tea Dec 04-05, 10am-8pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, “Magnificent Mansions” features six locations festooned for the season. $9. Call 824-9447 for tea reservations and home tour tickets. Taylorville locations.
Alternative Holiday Fair Dec 04-05, 4-8pm Fri, 7:30am-1:30pm Sat, Support economic justice with reasonably priced gifts made by artisans in developing countries. International food. Bake sale. For more info call 523-5212. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.
Elijah Iles House Holiday Candlelight Tours Dec 04-05, 6-8:30pm, Free apple cider, hot chocolate and cookies. For more info call 492- 5929 or e-mail [email protected]. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St.
