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
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. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 N. Sixth St. 558-8844.
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 concerts (food court). Family Service Center Tree of Wishes (lower level outside Sears). White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave. 787- 8560.
Holiday Tours Through Dec 31, 9am-4pm Wed-Sun (Closed Christmas Day), Springfield landmark decorated for the holidays. $5.
Dana-Thomas House, 301 W. Lawrence. 782-6776.
Historic Christmas Through Jan. 07, 9:30-11am Tue, Thu, Sat, and 2-3:30pm Tue, Thu, 21 unique holiday trees. (Meet the Governor at open house Dec. 17, 3:30-5 p.m.), Illinois Executive Mansion, 410 E. Jackson.
Toys for Tots Location Dec 01-16, Bring new, unwrapped toy to the school and receive free haircut. Call for appointment. University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts, 2913 West White Oaks. 753-8990.
Xmas ARTicles Gift Shop Dec 02-30, 8:30am-4pm Mon- Fri, 12-4pm Sat-Sun, Original art from over 50 artists. (Open 10am-2pm Christmas Eve.) Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
Mini O‘Beirne Crisis Nursery Children‘s Holiday Store Through 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. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 753-6228.
Holiday Lights at the Zoo Dec 09- Dec 23, 5-8pm, Thousands of lights and displays. Bring new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, get in free. Admission. 753-6218. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Drive.
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.
Alternative Holiday Fair
Dec 02-03, 4-8pm Fri, 7:30am- 1pm Sat, Community groups exhibit and fair-trade goods made by artisans in developing countries. International food. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard, 523-5212.
Christmas in Virginia Dec 02-03, 4-9pm Fri, 8am- 12pm Sat, Santa parade on Friday, visits on Saturday, food, crafts, music and more. 452- 7786. Virginia town square.
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.
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