Advent Concert Dec 20, 7-8pm. Seasonal songs performed by Seraphim, a professional women’s ensemble. Free. Chiara Center, 4875 LaVerna Road, 523-0901.

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.

Candlelight Tours Dec 16-17, 5-8pm Fri-Sat. 1940’s-style Christmas features boughs and other natural materials. Each room is decorated in the style of its earliest periods. No charge. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St., 492-5929.

Chatham Light Up the Park Holiday Display Dec 16, 6-9pm Fri. Drive-through display features sparkling winter forest, holiday-themed light displays, 20 lit arches, 100+ lit candy canes, giant Christmas tree, holiday Polar Express train, more. $5 donation per car. 217-483-4553. Chatham Community Park, 731 S. Main St., Chatham.

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 Lights at the Zoo Dec 16-23, 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.

Photos with Santa Dec 17-23, 19, 5-8pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat-Sun. Meet and have photos taken with Santa. Free. $5 for photo with magnetic frame. springfi eldparks.org. Robin Roberts Stadium, 1415 N. Grand Ave. E., 753-0700.

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.

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 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. sfsc4u.com. 217- 753-2800. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St., 525-2589.

Winter Holiday Floral Show Dec 18-21, 12-4 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.