Holiday Calendar
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Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec 3, 6:30pm, Join Mayor Tim Davlin as he kicks off the Downtown Holiday Walk by lighting the Old State Capitol Plaza Christmas tree. There will also be a performance by the Sound Celebration Chorus and Lincoln Magnet School show choir. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, call 544-1723 or go to www.downtownspringfield.org. Springfield.
Fair Trade Coffee and Tea Tasting Nights Dec 3-4, 5-9pm, 10, 17, and 18, 5-8pm, Taste organic Fair Trade tea and coffee from Ethiopia and South Africa. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe. For more info, call 544-1289.
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 3, 4, 10, 17 and 18, Tour downtown Springfield and enjoy unique shopping, dining and free entertainment. The walks also include a horse-drawn trolley and a visit to Santa’s House. Free. Downtown Springfield. For more info, call 544-1723.
Photos with reindeer Dec 3, 17-18, 6:30-9pm, Make your way downtown to take photos with reindeer from Morning Star Productions. Individual and group photos may be taken. $20 for 1 8x10 or 2 5x7 photos. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, go to www.downtownspringfield.org
Santa House Dec 3-4, 10,17-18, 6:30pm-8pm, Dec 6, 13, 20 10am-2pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to listen to Christmas wishes and take photos with children. Old State Capitol Plaza South. For more info, go to www.downtownspringfield.org.
Heart of Illinois Brass Band Dec 4, 6-8pm, The Heart of Illinois Brass Band will be performing a concert to celebrate the holiday season. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 212 N. Sixth St. For more info go to www.downtownspringfield.org.
Visit Santa’s House Dec 4-23, 5p-7pm Mon-Fri, Sat-Sun 1pm-6pm, Bring your wish list and sit on Santa's lap for a photo opportunity. $3 photo with Santa. Santa House, 1415 North Grand Ave East. For more info, call 753-070
A Tuna Christmas Dec 5, 6, 12, and 13, 8pm, Dec 7 and 14, 2pm, Sequel to Greater Tuna. Radio Station OKKK personalities report on the holiday activities in the third smallest town. $15. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St. For tickets, call 523- 2787.
Alternative Holiday Fair Dec 5, 4:30-8pm, Dec 6, 7:30-1pm, The fair will offer free trade goods from around the world with an array of items including toys, jewelry, musical instruments, chocolates and more. They will also be serving international food and vegetarian dishes. Free admission. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Blvd. For more info, call 523-5212.
Calvary Academy Christmas Musical Dec 5, 7pm, Meet Me at the Manger is a musical retelling the birth of Christ. The event will also feature the junior and high school choirs. Calvary Sanctuary, 1730 W. Jefferson. free. For more info, call 546-9700 ext 245.
Candlelight Tours Dec 5, 12-13, 6pm, Tour Springfield’s oldest home by candlelight. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 492-5929.
