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
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 08, 14, 21, 5-8pm, Free entertainment, horse-drawn trolley rides, lighted holiday tree, extended shopping hours, kids activities, Santa House and more. 544-1723. Downtown Springfield.
Toys for Tots Location Through Dec 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.
Holiday Hall Exhibition and Sale Through Dec 17, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Unique exhibition of than 45 regional artists. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. 523-2631.
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.
Winter Holiday Floral Show Through Dec 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.
Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery Children‘s Holiday Store Through Dec 23, 4-8pm Tue- Fri, 10am-5:30pm Sat, 12-5pm Sun (Closed Mondays), Kids shopping with help of volunteers. Holiday Store, 3251 W. Iles Ave. 525-6800.
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 Through Dec 30, 5-8pm Fridays. 935-6066. DeWitt County Museum, 219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton.
Xmas ARTicles Gift Shop Through Dec 30, 8:30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 12-4pm Sat-Sun, Original art from over 50 artists. (Open 10am-2pm Christmas Eve.) Anne Lloyd Gallery, Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur.
Historic Christmas at the Mansion 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.
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
Elizabeth Eckert: Christmas with Friends Dec 08, 7:30-10pm, Local accomplished vocalist, her band and special guests put on a holiday concert. Reserved seating. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
