Holiday Farmers Market Nov 20, 9am-1pm, Fresh fruit, vegetables and meats for all your holiday cooking. Artisans Building. Free. 528-1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave.
Christmas in Greenview Nov 20, 9am-2pm, Activities on the square and lots more throughout the town. Maps available at Casey’s on Route 29. 632-7355.
Cub Scouts Holiday Bazaar Nov 20, 9am-2pm, Features wide variety of products and crafts. Proceeds support Riverton Cub Scouts. 622-6951 or [email protected]. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Jingle Bell Craft Show Nov 20, 9am-3pm, Holiday shopping presented by Illinois WINGS. Benefits men and women with breast cancer who are under-insured or not insured. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Wonderful Wreaths Workshop Nov 20, 10:30am-12:30pm, Festive foliage, berries and embellishments. $15-$20. Reservation required. 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Christmas on Vinegar Hill Nov 20-21, 8am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Follow wooden Christmas trees to 26 locations in private homes, churches and businesses offering crafts, baked goods and more. Maps available at all locations and courthouse. Mt. Pulaski.
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 20-28, 10am-8pm, 4-8pm Thu, Holiday tradition features over 150 decorated trees, wreaths and swags; a gingerbread village, Candy Cane Express train; and Holiday Market filled with unique gifts. $5, $2 children 3-12. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 217-788-4301.
The Nutcracker All Jazz’d Up Nov 20-21, 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Dance Creations Dance Studio In Motion dance performance directed by Janet Cripe. Benefits American Red Cross. $15-$12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217-523-2787.
Holiday Bazaar Nov 21, 1-5pm, Benefits Kidzeum of Health and Science. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 971-1597.
Angel Tree: Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Nov 22-26, 29-30, Dec 01-22, 9am-5pm Mon- Fri, Place donation under decorated Beanie Baby Bears tree and you can take a bear home. List of needed items online in our calendar. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Radio Show Nov 26-27, 2pm, Over the Moon Productions presents an unusual twist on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Free and open to public. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785- 7960.
Christmas in the Country Craft Tour Nov 27, 8am-3pm, Twenty-two locations in Athens, Cantrall and surrounding area. Maps available at local businesses. 691-0504. Various locations.
Youth in Mission Vendor Fair Nov 27, 10am-3pm, Over 30 vendors of homebased businesses, hand-crafted items, bake sale and lunch items available for purchase. 725- 4359. Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Rd, Chatham.
Miracle on 34th Street Nov 27-28, 1pm Sat-Sun, Famous Christmas classic film on the big screen in benefit of the Carlinville Christmas Market. $5. Marvel Theater, Carlinville.
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Children’s Holiday Store Nov 27-30, 4-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, 12pm Sun, Kids shopping with the help of volunteers to benefit Crisis Nursery. Closed Mondays. 525-6800. The Yard Shopping Center, 1650 W. Wabash Ave, Suite F.
Dana-Thomas House Holiday Decorations and Sumac Shop Dec 01-30 (closed Christmas day), 9am-4pm Wed-Sun, Tours given about every 20 minutes. Last tour starts with video around 3:45 p.m. and ends just prior to 5 p.m. Suggested donation $5, $3 children, $13 families. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. 782-6776. Dana-Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence.
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 01-02, 08, 15, 22, 5-8pm, Discover the charm of downtown - stroll the festive streets and enjoy free entertainment, horse-drawn trolley rides, lighted holiday tree, extended shopping hours and more. 544-1723. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza.
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Children’s Holiday Store Dec 01-23, 4-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, 12pm Sun, Kids shopping with the help of volunteers to benefit Crisis Nursery. Closed Mondays. 525-6800. The Yard Shopping Center, 1650 W. Wabash Ave, Suite F.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Dec 02-18, 10am-5pm M-F, 10am-3pm Sat, Unique exhibition featuring more than 50 regional and local artists. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber, glass and much more. For more info call 523-2631. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.