Edwards Place - A Historic Christmas Dec 17, 1-5pm, Civil War Christmas at the Italianate mansion. 4:15 p.m. Abraham and Mary Lincoln greet guests, Sound Celebration Chorus. Springfield Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St, 217-523-2631.
Iles House - A Historic Christmas Dec 17, 1-5pm, Costumed docents, cookie decorating, ornament and keepsakes making. Sound Celebration Chorus 2:15 p.m. 652-7302. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St, 217- 492-5929.
Lincoln Home - A Historic Christmas Dec 17, 1-5pm, 1860s historic carols sung by Sound Celebration Chorus, 1:15-1:45 p.m. Theater 1, Visitor’s Center. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 413 S. Eighth St, 217- 391-3221.
Lindsay Home - A Historic Christmas Dec 17, 1-5pm, Candle-lit tour, poetry, piano music until 3 p.m. Make a Christmas ornament, refreshments. Sound Celebration Chorus, 3:15 p.m. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St,217-524-0901.
Rankin-Bass Christmas Special Spectacular Dec 17-18, 2-6pm, Watch the shows you loved as a kid: Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, The Year without a Santa Claus. Free on grand screen. Bring new unwrapped toy for Toys-for- Tots. The Legacy Theatre, 101 E. Lawrence.
Springfield Figure Skating Club’s Holiday Exhibition Dec 17, 6pm, Bring nonperishable food item, get a free pass to skate immediately following the free exhibition. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 553-7708.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra Dec 17, 8pm, “Holiday Pops.” Holiday favorites with Kenneth Kiesler, conductor. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 217-206-6160, 800- 207-6960.
Luminaria Evening at Dana- Thomas House Dec 18, 4-8pm, 1000 candles in paper sacks line sidewalks and ledges. Silent tours with live music. $5-$3. Dana- Thomas House, 301 E. Lawrence, 782-6776.
Candle Lighting Service Dec 18, 6:30pm, Traditional service featuring The Christmas Story with Unity Choir and soloists, U4ia and Don Schneider with a focus on the metaphysical meaning of Christmas. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523-5897.
Senior Center Holiday Cookie Walk Dec 19, 9am-12pm, Support the center. Also looking for cookie donations. Info and donations, call 528-4035. Jerome Civic Center, 2901 Leonard St.
Christmas Morning Celebration Service Dec 25, 10am, Bring a dish or goodies to share for Christmas Open House following church until 1 p.m. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 523- 5897.
Poinsettia Give-Away Dec 28, 3:30-4:30pm, Remember to bring your own container to transport your new poinsettia in. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-753-6228.
First Night Dec 31, 6:30pm, Alcohol-free event for entire family featuring live music, dance and theatrical performances. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St and other locations. First Night Civil War Ball, 7- 10pm, Old State Capitol. 217- 523-2787.
Midnight in Paris Dec 31, 7pm-2am, French and American hors d’ourves. Music by KFD. Prizes. Firefighters- Postal Lake Club, 940 W. Lake Shore Dr, 217-899-9517.
