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].
ONGOING
Holiday Hall Exhibition Sale Through Dec 17, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat (closed Thanksgiving), Unique exhibition of than 45 regional artists.
Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. 523-2631.
Holiday at the Mall Until Christmas, Santa, train rides (center court), holiday concerts (food court). Family Service Center Tree of Wishes (lower level outside Sears). White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave. 787-8560.
Adopt A Family Through the holiday season, help a family in need by purchasing clothing and other gifts. Phone Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery, 525-6800.
Candlelight Tours Nov 25-Dec 30, 5-8pm Fridays. 935-6066. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Children‘s Holiday Store Nov 26-Dec 23, 4-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5:30pm Sat 1, 12-5pm Sun (Closed Mondays), Kids shopping with help of volunteers. Holiday Store, 3251 W.
Iles Ave. 525-6800.
Winter Holiday Floral Show Dec 03-22, 12-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun, Conservatory filled with poinsettias for stunning holiday display. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 753-6228.
NOVEMBER
The Toy Shop Nov 17-20, Jacksonville Theatre Guild‘s rendition. Tickets, 245-1402. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Making Spirits Bright Nov 19-20, 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Dance Creations Dance Studio In Motion dance. Benefits American Red Cross. Tickets on Facebook, web.tututix.com or 855-222-2849. Rochester High School, Route 29, Rochester.
Holiday Market Nov 19-20, 9am-4pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, Home decor, creative gifts, art by local groups, gardening items and more. Lincoln Memorial Garden, 2301 E. Lake Shore Dr. 529-1111.
Cookie Walk Nov 19, 8am-12pm, Home baked items for sale. 494- 8255. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.
Cookie Walk and Craft Sale Nov 19, 8am-3pm, Handmade items. Springfield Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfield St.
Christmas on Vinegar Hill Nov 19-20, 8am-5pm Sat, 12- 4pm Sun, Follow Christmas trees to locations in homes, churches and businesses offering crafts, baked goods and more. Maps available at locations and courthouse. Mt. Pulaski.
Twice Giving Christmas Nov 19, 9am-3pm, Unique, handcrafted items by artisans worldwide. Benefits crafters with hardships. Midwest Mission Distribution Center, 1022 New City Road, Chatham, 625-7783.
Chatham Holiday on the Square Nov 19, 9am-2pm, Toys for Tots fundraiser with vendors, Santa, free kids crafts, carriage rides and hot chocolate, cookies. Chatham town square, 101 W. Mulberry. [email protected].
Memorial‘s Festival of Trees Nov 19-27, 10am-8pm Sat- Wed, 4-8pm Thu, Fri, 150 decorated trees, gingerbread village, train and entertainment. $5, $2 children 3-12. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 788- 4301.
Paws with Claus Nov 19-20, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun, Professional photograph with Santa, children, adults or pets. $15 for APL. Appointments, 544-7387. Green Hyundai East, 1200 S. Dirksen Parkway.
Canvas & Cocktails Christmas Tree Ornaments Nov 19, 7-9:30pm, Make your own. $10-$12. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth, 523-2631.
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.
