Holiday Calendar
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Breakfast with Santa Dec 6, 8am and 10am, Parents can fellowship while children enjoy having breakfast with Santa. $6 adults, $4 children 11 years and under. Fellowship Hall, Calvary Temple, 1730 W. Jefferson St. For more info, call 546-9700.
Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Walk Dec 6, 9am-2pm, Take in the aroma of a tea room and eat cookies. The bazaar also includes granny’s attic, children’s activities and a live nativity scene. Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 E. Andrew Rd. For more info, call 496-2338.
Electric Banquet Dec 6, 6-8:30pm, Enjoy the company of others while exploring and dining at the oldest home in Springfield. $20. Elijah Iles House, 628 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 492-5929.
Fresh Greens into Containers Dec 6, 10am, A seminar on mixing fresh greens with cool containers for a holiday spin on container gardening. Free. Green View, 3000 W. Jefferson St. For more info or reservations, call 787-4700
Have a Bite with Santa Dec 6, 9am and 10:30 am, Spend some quality time with the kids and eat a wholesome breakfast. Santa will also be visiting and taking time to hear Christmas wishes. $5. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave. For more info, call 525-1866.
Jacksonville Symphony Christmas Concert Dec 6, 7:30pm, The Concert will be particularly audience friendly this year, offering favorites like Sleigh Bells, White Christmas, Canadian Brass Christmas, Jingle Bells Forever, and the popular sing-along in the first half of the program. Santa will arrive to visit families with children and pass out candy canes. $12.50 at door, children and students free. Rammelkamp Chapel, Illinois College, Jacksonville. For more info, call 245- 1181 or go to www.jaxsym.com
Pancakes, Paws and Santa Claus Dec 6, 8-10am, Have a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus and animal visitors. Reservation only. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 East lake Dr. For more info or reservations, call 753-6217.
SVYS Winter Concert Dec 6, 1:30pm, Enjoy traditional sounds of the holidays at the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Concert. Free. First United Methodist Church, 2941 Koke Mill Road. For more info, call 753-8000 or go to www.svys.org.
Springfield Choral Society Winter Concert Dec 6, 7pm, Featuring a performance called “A Quiet December.” $10 a ticket. Central Baptist Church, 501 S 4th St. For more info, call 523-3639.
St. Anthony’s Church Holly Fair Dec 6, 10am-4pm, The fair will feature Greek pastries and crafts including gift baskets, pastries cakes, spinach pie, baklava and more. Lunch will also be served. 1600 S. Glenwood. For more info, call 522-7010.
Take Photos with Santa Dec 6, 11am-2pm, Don’t miss out on the Christmas photo opportunity. Take your child and or pet and have their photo taken with Santa Claus. $5 donation. Green View Nursery, 3000 W. Jefferson St. For more info call 787- 4700.
The Nutcracker Dec 6, 2pm and 8pm, Dec 7, 2pm, See the magic of Christmas come alive at The Nutcracker. This year’s production will feature new costumes and choreography. $25 adults, $23 seniors, and $15 students and children. Sangamon Auditorium. For more info, call 206- 6160 or go to www.uis.edu/sangamonauditorium/tickets.
