Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec. 1, 2, 8, 15, 22, 5-8pm Downtown Springfield 544-1723 Free

HOLIDAY | Shopping soirée

Downtown Springfield, Inc., presents five nights in December where they bring out the festivities and entertainment and unroll the streets from 5 to 8 p.m. During these special open hours at many businesses downtown, you can not only get shopping and dining bargains, but can hear local musicians, visit the Santa House, ride in a horse-drawn trolley, see the lighted holiday tree and toy train display and more. For a detailed list, visit www.downtownspringfield.org. (Holiday Calendar, p. 19.)