17th Annual Cookie Walk
Dec 10, 8:30am-12pm 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.
27th Annual Cookie Walk
Dec 10, 8am-12pm Sat. Cookie walk and candy corner. Per pound rates are $6.50 for cookies, $8.50 for candy. Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., 546-4631.
A Historic Christmas
Dec 10, 1-8pm Sat. Admire beautiful decorations of holidays past, enjoy live Christmas music, do crafts and meet Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. Free. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 17, 8-11:30am Sat. Pancake and sausage breakfast, photo opportunity with Santa and Christmas tree silent auction. $8 adults, $3 ages 12 and under.ssoci.org. Senior Services of Central Illinois, 701 W. Mason, 528-4035.
Busy Elves Workshop
Dec 10, 10-11:30am Sat. Ages 3-5 play games, create a Christmas craft and make a treat. Pre-registration: $25 resident, $35 non. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Pavilion, 1400 Williams Blvd, 544-1751.
Caroling at the Carillon
Dec 11, 4-4:30pm Sun. Enjoy a roaring bonfi re and sing carols accompanied by the carillon bells. Holiday interludes by the Trinity Wind Ensemble. Free. carillon-rees.org. Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-3853.
Christmas Carols
Dec 18, 2-4pm Sun. Hear Christmas carols performed by pianist Jane Hartman Irwin, visit with Civil War Santa Claus and enjoy cider and gingerbread. Donations. edwardsplace.org. Edwards Place, Springfi eld Art Association, 700 N. Fourth St., 523-2631.
DePue Brothers Band: A Magical Grassical Christmas
Dec 17, 8pm Sat. Concert by the DePue Brothers Band plus supporting musicians features festive mix of musical genres. Tickets. sangamonauditorium. org. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza, 206-6160.
Holiday Jazz
Dec 10, 7:30pm Sat. Eighth annual holiday concert by the Millikin University Faculty Jazz Sextet. $15-25 adults, $5 schoolage kids. kirklandfi nearts.com.
Kirkland Fine Arts Center, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, 424-6318.
Holiday Lights at the Zoo
Dec 8-11, 15-22, 5-8pm. See the zoo as a winter wonderland. Thousands of lights, light displays, Santa Claus, hot chocolate plus karaoke and bonfi res on Saturdays. $3.75 adults, $2.50 children; free with Toys for Tots donation. springfi eldparks.org. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., 585-1821.
Candlelight Tours
Dec 9, 16-17, 5-8pm. 1940’s-style Christmas features boughs and other natural materials, each room decorated in the style of its earliest periods. No charge. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492-5929.
Live Nativity
Dec 9-10, 7-9pm Fri-Sat. Drivethough nativity scene features holiday lights, choirs of angels, beautiful displays, period-dressed actors, more. Free. oursaviorschurch.org. Our Savior’s Church and School, 2645 Old Jacksonville Road, 546-4531.
Pet Photo Night
Dec 11, 7:30-9pm Sun. Pet photos with Santa. Free. simon.com. 217- 787-0110. White Oaks Mall, 2501 Wabash Ave., 787-8560.
Photos with Santa
Dec 10-23, 5-8pm Mon- Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun. Meet and have photos taken with Santa. Free. $5 for photo with magnetic frame. springfieldparks.org. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700. Southeast Holiday Bazaar
Dec 10, 10am-3pm Sat. Arts, crafts, vendors and live entertainment from area middle schools, the Southeast Flute Choir, Jazz Band and more. 217-454- 7875. Southeast High School, 2350 E. Ash, 525-3130.
Springfield Holiday Farmers Market
Dec 17, 9am-1pm Sat. At least 35 central Illinois vendors selling a wide variety of meats, fresh produce, cheese, craft beer, wine and more. Plus kids’ activities and lunch items for purchase. Free. ilstewards.org. 217-528-1563. Illinois State Fairgrounds Illinois Building, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661.
Springfield Lutheran High School Cookie Walk
Dec 10, 8-12am Sat. Homemade cookies, candy and fudge. Lutheran High School, 3500 W. Washington St., 546-6363.
The Dual Piano Christmas Show
Dec 16-18, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. A variety of holiday favorites played on the piano by Mark and Damien. $18 adults, $16 students and seniors. hcfta.org. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., 523-2787.
Winter Craft Day
Dec 10, 11am-3pm Sat. Make an ornament, create a winter-inspired work of art using watercolors, jewelrymaking activities and more.
Recommended for ages 5 and up with an adult. Free with admission. Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., 782-7386.
Winter Exhibition
Dec 17, 2-5pm Sat. Springfi eld Figure Skating Club exhibition features festive costumes, fun choreography and great entertainment. Free admission with donation of two canned or dry goods. 217-753-2800. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.
Winter Holiday Floral Show
Dec 10-21, Mon-Fri, 12-5 Sat-Sun. Stunning display of poinsettias, tropical plants and decorated evergreens. Free. springfi eldparks.org. Washington Park Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall, 1740 W. Fayette Ave., 546-4116.
