The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 08-11, Jacksonville Theatre Guild performs holiday classic. 245-1402. Sophie Leschin Theatre, 1201 S. Main St. Jacksonville.
Victorian Christmas Tea Dec 09-10, 7-8:30pm Fri, 2- 3:30pm Sat, Enjoy sweet and savory treats as you learn about Victorian holiday preparations from the Tea Ladies. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St. 523-2631.
A Christmas Carol Dec 09-11, 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun, Summer Repertory Theatre presents Charles Dickens tale with music. Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville. 854- 5518.
Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas Dec 09-10, 8pm Fri-Sat, Newly adapted by Mark Hardiman. $12-$7, 632-5440. New Salem State Historic Site Visitor Center, Petersburg.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 09-11, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Center production. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. 523-2787.
The Santaland Diaries Dec 09-11, 8:30pm Fri-Sat, 3pm Sun, Comedy about outof-work actor who becomes Macy’s elf to pay holiday bills. Stars New York-based actor Jay Randall. Mature audiences. $16. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Annual Cookie Walk Dec 10, 8am-12pm, Mix and match cookies and candies. Chatham Presbyterian Church, 1835 E. Walnut, Chatham, 483- 4204.
Cookie Walk Dec 10, 9-11am, Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, 1022 New City Rd, Chatham, 622- 7953.
Christmas at Clayville Dec 10, 10am-4pm, A free holiday event with caroling groups, children’s store, refreshments and Santa visits all day. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626-1024.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 10, 9am-2pm, Join Valley of Springfield Scottish Rite for breakfast and visit jolly ole St. Nick. Reservations, 793-7728. Springfield Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 10, 17, 18, 8:30-10:30am, Santa arrives at 9:30 a.m. More information can be found on Facebook page. $10 kids, $7 adults. RSVP, 553-0174. Incredible Pizza Company, 2744 S. Sixth St.
Santa and Rudolph Dec 10, 10am-12pm and 1- 3pm, Tell Santa your wish. Gifts and treats for all kids. Jacksonville Children’s Choir carol throughout Lincoln Square. 245-6121 or 248- 0674. Jacksonville.
Christmas Open House Dec 10, 10am-4pm, Free tours of poet’s Victorian home. Kevin Purcell performs Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Seasonal music, refreshments. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St, 217-524-0901.
Wreaths Across America Dec 10, 11am, Event held simultaneously at national cemeteries to honor, remember and teach about contributions of veterans. Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Rd. 753-9139.
Merry TubaChristmas Dec 10, 12:30pm, Features local musicians and holiday favorites. Free. 558-8934. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza. (Also at 11 a.m. at ALPM, admission.)
The Nutcracker Dec 10-11, 2pm and 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Ballet Company’s production of holiday classic with Springfieldarea cast. $26-$16. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. 544-1967.
PPHS 42nd Annual Madrigal Dinner Dec 10-11, 6pm Sat and 1pm Sun, Traditional madrigal music plus carols from throughout the world. Pleasant Plains High School, 500 N. Cartwright St, Pleasant Plains, 626-1044.
Handel’s Messiah Dec 10, 7:30pm, Authentic Baroque performance by Springfield Choral Society and Orchestra, Marion van der Loo conducts. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 815 S. Sixth St. 787-4868.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Dec 11, 8:15am and 10:45am, Chamber orchestra joins Central Christian Church musicians in services of the season. Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St, Decatur, 217- 428-4336.
Caroling at the Carillon Dec 11, 4:30-5pm, Gather around a roaring bonfire and sing carols accompanied by bells. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. 753-6219. Washington Park Rees Memorial Carillon, Fayette Road.
Holiday Shopping Bazaar Dec 14, 5:30-8pm, Incredible Pizza Company, 2744 S. Sixth Street, 217-553-0174.
CAIBA Holiday Party Dec 15, 5-7pm, Member meetings are free and open to members, guests and consumers. www.LocalFirstSpringfield.com . Pasfield House, 525 S Pasfield St.
Christmas Concert Dec 15, 7:30pm, Capital Chamber Singers and the Sangamon Brass Quintet. $10 donation suggested. 364- 4475. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Christmas Killing in Killarney OR When Irish Spies Are Dying Dec 16-17, 6pm, Mystery theater includes dinner and play. $45 per person. 635-9900 for tickets. Hill Prairie Winery, 23753 Lounsberry Rd, Oakford.
Christmas Movie Classics Dec 16-17, 8-11pm, It’s a Wonderful Life (Fri.) and White Christmas (Sat.) shown on grand screen. $10. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 17, 8:30-10:30am, Incredible Pizza Company, 2744 S. Sixth Street, 217-553- 0174.
Holiday Farmers Market Dec 17, 9am-1pm, Artisan’s Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 528-1563.
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