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 calendar@illinoistimes.com.
ONGOING
Angel Tree: Hope Institute Through Dec. 21, 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, pick a school bus from tree, shop, wrap and return present for a child. (Info on back of bus.) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St. 558-8844. Holiday Hall Exhibition and 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. Mini O‘Beirne Crisis Nursery 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
Memorial‘s Festival of Trees Nov 24-27, 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. Nostalgic Santa Day Nov 26, 12:30pm story time, 1pm Santa arrives by sleigh, 1- 4pm order professional prints, 1:30-4pm sleigh rides. 935- 6066. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton. Advent Concert Nov 27, 4pm, “Ceremony of Carols” performed by Seraphim and Nina Marshall, harp. “Goria” by Blessed Sacrament Chorale. Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 S. Walnut Street, 528-7521. Christmas GALA Nov 29, 5-9pm, Join the Governor Duncan Association. 245-5390. Hamilton’s, 110 N. East St, Jacksonville.
DECEMBER
Capitol Chamber Singers Dec 01, 7pm, Solo by David Hixenbaugh. Free. First Presbyterian Church, Taylorville, 116 E. Franklin St. Taylorville Christmas Tour Dec 02-03, 10am-8pm Fri, 10am-6pm Sat, “Castles on Parade” features five glittering estates. $9-$10. Tickets at Cottage Rose or homes. 824- 9447. Taylorville.
Christmas in Virginia Dec 02-03, Santa Claus parade, food, crafts, music and more. Virginia town square, 217-452-7786. Nativity Festival Dec 02-04, 2-7pm Fri, 12-4pm Sat-Sun, Over 100 nativity sets with unique story of origin and tradition. Tour St. Francis of Assisi Church. Free. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Rd. 523-0901. Carlinville Christmas Market Dec 02-04, 3-9pm Fri, 9am- 8pm Sat, 11am-3pm, Small town magic with caroling, entertainment, trolley tours, Santa. $1 admission to heated arts/crafts tents. 854-3552. Carlinville Square. Build-a-Bear, Toys for Tots Dec 02-04, U.S. Marine Corps on hand to collect toys, or you can make and donate a bear. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave. Christmas in Petersburg Dec 02-04, Quaint streets of holiday treasures. PORTA High School sales. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St at W. Douglas Ave. Illinois Chamber Orchestra Dec 02, 7:30pm, “Holly and Horns - A Candlelight Concert.” Alastair Willis, conductor, and Anya Matanovic, soprano. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St. 793-1330. Pancakes, Paws & Santa Claus Dec 03, 8:30-10:30am, Breakfast with Santa and free photo. Reservations and prepayment required. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr. 753-6217. Cookie Walk Dec 03, 9am-12pm, Homemade Christmas cookies presented by Baptist Women’s Fellowship. First Baptist Church, lower level, Pawnee Street entrance. Taylorville, 303 E. Market St. 824-8081.
