Historic Christmas Holiday House Walk Dec 12, 1-5pm Sat. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
16th Annual Cookie Walk Dec 12, 8:30am Sat. Cookie walk and holiday shopping. Free admission; cookies sold per pound. Complimentary refreshments. St. John Vianney Church Activity Center, 902 Saint Johns Dr., Sherman.
A Child’s Christmas in Wales Dec 11-13, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Staged reading of Dylan Thomas’ classic holiday short story will be performed by Kevin Purcell. $18 adults, $16 students, seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Breakfast with Santa Dec 12, 8:30-11am Sat. Free to all families with children; free will offerings for Dyslexia Center requested. Springfi eld Masonic Center, 1020 Rickard Road, 793- 7728.
Christmas at the Front Dec 12, 2-8pm Sat. Outdoor event where living historians present displays of Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI and WWII soldiers and life during the holidays. Lecture, music, hot cider and hot chocolate. Free. Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, 761- 3910.
Christmas Gaslight Tea Dec 11, 6-7:30pm Fri. The Tea Ladies present on Christmas in the Victorian era while guests enjoy tea, cider and sweet and savory treats. $30. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Cookie Walk Dec 12, 8am-12pm Sat. Free admission. Holiday cookies and candies for purchase by the pound. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., 546-4631.
Holiday Lights at the Zoo Dec 10-13, 16-23, 5-8pm Thu-Sun, 5-8pm Wed. $3.50 adults, $2.25 children. hensonrobinsonzoo.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Live Nativity Dec 11-12, 7-9pm Fri-Sat. Live re-creation of the story surrounding the night of Christ’s birth. Event features holiday lights, choir of angels, beautiful displays, period-dressed actors and live animals. Free. Our Savior’s Lutheran School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road.
LIVE Reindeer Dec 19-20, 10am-5pm Sat-Sun. Meet reindeer, write letter to Santa. Free, photos for purchase. scheels.com/events. Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur, 726-6330.
MDSO Chamber Orchestra Dec 13, 8:30am, 10:30am. Advent services. Free. Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur, 428-4336. Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 16, 23, 5-8pm Wed, 5-8pm Wed. Unique shopping, Santa House, entertainment, festive holiday decor and more. Free. 217-544-1723. Downtown Springfi eld.
Springfield Holiday Farmers Market Dec 19, 9am-1pm Sat. 35 central Illinois vendors selling a wide variety of products. Kids’ activities hosted by U of I Extension. Lunch available for purchase. Free. buyfreshbuylocalcentralillinois. org. 217-528-1563. Illinois Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 S. Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Springfield Lutheran High School Cookie Walk Dec 12, 8-12am Sat. Annual cookie walk with homemade cookies, candy and fudge. Free admission. 217-546-6363. Lutheran High School, 3500 W. Washington St.
The Nutcracker Dec 12-13, 2pm, 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun. Springfi eld Ballet Company presents a timeless holiday classic. $30 adults, $28 seniors, $18 students/children. sangamonauditorium.org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
The Polar Express Experience Dec 11-13, 6pm Fri-Sun. Don your jammies, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and a screening of the “Polar Express” movie, meet good old Saint Nick. $10 at door, $7 in advance. arleetheater.com. Arlee Theater, 139 S. Main St., 482-9999.
Winter Holiday Floral Show Dec 10-20, 12-4 Mon-Fri, 12-5 Sat-Sun. Theme is Alice’s Adventures in Winter Wonderland. Stunning display of poinsettias, tropical plants and decorated evergreens. Free. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
Wreaths Across America Dec 12, 11am-12pm Sat. 20- inch wreaths decorate graves. On display for one month. Donations. wreathsacrossamerica.org. 217- 415-6464. Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Road, 492-4070.
