Check out our Holiday Calendar each week until January for holiday events and activities. Events are subject to last minute changes, so we suggest phoning prior to attending. Send your holiday events one week or more in advance to [email protected].
NOVEMBER
Advent Concert Nov 27, 4pm, “Ceremony of Carols” performed by Seraphim and Nina Marshall, harp, and more. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 S. Walnut Street, 528-7521.
Canvas & Cocktails Christmas Tree Ornaments Nov 19, 7-9:30pm, $10, $12 non-members. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Chatham Holiday on the Square Nov 19, 9am-2pm, Toys for Tots fundraiser with vendors, Santa, free kids crafts, carriage rides, hot chocolate, cookies. [email protected]. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry.
Christmas GALA Nov 29, 5-9pm, Join the Governor Duncan Association. Fireside Room and West Side Room. 245- 5390. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St, Jacksonville.
Christmas on Vinegar Hill Nov 19-20, 8am-5pm Sat, 12-4pm Sun, Follow wooden Christmas trees to locations in private homes, churches and businesses offering crafts, baked goods and more. Maps available at all locations and courthouse. Mt. Pulaski.
Cookie Walk and Craft Sale Nov 19, 8am-3pm, Handmade items to start your holiday shopping. Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfield St.
Cookie Walk Nov 19, 8am-12pm, Home baked items for sale. Proceeds benefit ministries of the church. 494-8255. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.
Holiday Bazaar Nov 20, 11am-4pm, Vendors for your holiday shopping. Benefits Whyvolunteer.org. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 971-1597.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Nov 11-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-30, 10am-5pm M-F, 10am-3pm Sat, Through Dec. 17 (closed Thanksgiving). Unique exhibition featuring more than 50 regional and local artists. Opening reception Nov. 11, 5-8 p.m. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St.
Holiday Market Nov 19-20, 9am-4pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun, Home decor, creative gifts, art by local groups, gardening items and more for friends, family and others on your shopping list. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Making Spirits Bright Nov 19-20, 7pm Sat, 4pm Sun, Dance Creations Dance Studio In Motion dance performance directed by Janet Cripe. Benefits American Red Cross. Rochester High School, Route 29, Rochester, 217-523-2787.
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 19-27, 10am-8pm Sat- Wed, 4-8pm Thu, Fri, Through Nov. 27, Holiday wonderland with over 150 decorated trees, gingerbread village, train and entertain ment. $5, $2 children 3-12. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave, 788- 4301.
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Adopt A Family Nov 10, 12-17, 19-24, 26- 30, Help a family in need this Christmas by purchasing clothing and other gifts. Phone the center, 525-6800.
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Children’s Holiday Store Nov 26-27, 29-30, 4-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5:30pm Sat 1, 12-5pm Sun. Through Dec. 23, Kids shopping with the help of volunteers to benefit Crisis Nursery. Closed Mondays. Holiday Store, 3251 W. Iles Ave.
Paws with Claus Nov 19-20, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Get a photo by professional photographer. Can include Santa, children, adults, family pets. $15. Benefits APL. Appointments, 544-7387. Green Hyundai East, 1200 South Dirksen Parkway.
Sharon Miller Holiday Wonderland Nov 20, 10am-4pm, Craft Fair to benefit Illinois Education Association scholarship. 553-6776. Sherman Athletic Club, 420 Crossing Dr, Sherman.
Twice Giving Christmas Open House Nov 19, 9am-3pm, Unique, handcrafted items by artisans worldwide. Benefits crafters with hardships. Cookies and wassail served. Midwest Mission Distribution Center, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 625-7783.
