Each week throughout the season, fi nd fun holiday activities here.
November
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 28-Dec. 1, 4-8pm Thanksgiving day, 10am- 8pm Fri-Sat, 10am- 5pm Sun. More than 150 trees, swags and wreaths decorated by area designers. $5-$3. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds. 217- 788-4301.
Chatham Light Up the Park Holiday Display Nov 29, Through Dec 21. 6-9pm. Friday and Saturdays. Drive-through display. 217-416-1142. Chatham Community Park, S. Main St., Chatham.
Christmas Parade - Jacksonville, IL Nov 29, 12pm. Santa’s arrival. 217-245-0431. Jacksonville square, 200 E. State, Jacksonville.
Christmas in the Country Nov 30, 8am-3pm. Craft tour in Athens area. Maps available at Athens businesses. 691-0504. Athens Community, Athens.
Christmas Parade - Pana, IL Nov 30, 5pm. Free movie following and Santa House. 562-4240. Kitchell Park, 411 E. Ninth St.
Nativity Art Display Nov 30, 10am-5pm. Forever Home Feline Ranch presents. Petersburg Senior Center, 105 S. Seven St., Petersburg, 217-632-2854.
New Berlin Angel Tree Auction Nov 30, 6:30pm. Providing shoes, coats for kids in District 16 School District. Food and music. 217- 488-6264. Knights of Columbus 4372, 715 E. Illinois, New Berlin, 217-488-7640.
December
Jingle Jam V for St. Jude Dec 1, 12-6pm. Scooby-Doo and the original Mystery Machine, children’s crafts, photos with Santa, cupcake decorating, food, beverages and live music. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-753-0702.
Xmas ARTicles Gift Shop Dec 4-30, 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat. Original art and fine crafts from more than 50 artists. Anne Lloyd Gallery of the Madden Arts Center, 125 N. Water, Decatur, 217-423-3189.
Carlinville Christmas Market Dec 6, Through Dec 8. 3-9pm Fri, 9am-8pm Sat, 11am-3pm sun. Small town holiday magic, heated tents, arts, crafts, caroling, entertainment, trolley tours, Santa. 217-473-9048. Carlinville Square, Carlinville.
Nativity Festival Dec 6-8, 2-7pm Fri, 12-4pm Sat-Sun, More than 100 Nativity sets and tour of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Free. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Road, 523-0901.
Pancakes, Paws and Santa Claus Dec 7, 8:30am. Breakfast, free photo with Santa, zoo animals. $10-$8. Advance registration and payment required. Register 217-585-1821. Lincoln Greens Golf Course, 700 E. Lake Shore Dr, 786-4111.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 7, 10am. Playhouse on the Square, 68 E. Central Park, Jacksonville, 217-491-3977.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 7, 9am. The Valley of Springfi eld Scottish Rite hosts. Free. Reservations 217-794-7728. Springfi eld Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road.
Christmas Bazaar Dec 7, 9am-2pm. Cookie walk, shopping, kids activities, turkey noodle luncheon 11.a.m.-1 p.m. 217-496-2338. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 E. Andrew Rd, Sherman, 496-2338, ext 5.
Christmas in Petersburg Dec 7, 8am-3pm. Saturday includes craft show, home tour and bazaar. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh St. at W. Douglas Ave., Petersburg.
Christmas Parade Dec 7, 6pm. Holiday Stories, with Santa Claus. Downtown Springfi eld.
Clayville Christmas Dec 7, 10am-4pm. Santa and caroling groups, period decorations, refreshments and kids’ store. Donation. 217-572-4984. Clayville, Route 125, Pleasant Plains, 626-1024.
Cookie Walk Dec 7, 8am-12pm. $5 a pound. First Congregational Church, 2100 Bates Ave, (217) 546-7170.
Cookie Walk and Craft Sale Dec 7, 8am-3pm. Homemade cookies, candies and handcrafted items. Springfi eld Ceramics and Crafts Club, 2626 S. Pasfi eld St.
Christmas Open House Dec 7, 11am-4pm, Seasonal music, Lindsay’s Christmas poetry, refreshments. Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth Street, 217- 524-0901.
Evergreen Wreath Making Dec 7-8. 10am-1pm. Fresh greens with frame and wire included. Bring your own pruning shears and any special wreath decorations. Pre-registration, pre-payment required. $30-$35. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette Ave, 217-546- 4116.
Holly Fair Bake Sale Dec 7, 10am-4pm. Gyros, Italian beef, spinach pie, baklava, Greek pastries, assortment plates and more desserts. Crafts tables. St. Anthony’s Hellenic Orthodox Church, 1600 S. Glenwood Ave, 217-522- 7010.
Kleiner Christkindlmarkt Christmas Market Dec 7, 11am-5pm. Handmade and manufactured items. Bake sale. Food and drinks. Live music. Fire pit. Santa Claus visit. 217-793-0139. Engel’s on Edwards, 552 S. MacArthur, 217-744-0607.
Madrigal Dinner Dec 7, Through Dec 8. 6pm. Southeast High School Sensations Show Choir. 217-525-3130, ext. 161, www.sps186.org/teachers/twilliam. Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave.
Santa and Mrs. Claus Dec 7, 11am-4pm. Clauses’ hear children’s wishes. Free. Bring your camera. Free Ferris wheel ride. Scheels, 3801 South MacArthur , 217-726-6330.
Taylorville Twilight Christmas Parade Dec 7, 5pm. Treats for kids and Santa at the end. Taylorville square, Taylorville.
