The “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is here & Springfield has so many events to celebrate the holiday season! 

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(HW-Old Capitol Holiday Walk Event, SP-Shopping Event, FF-Family Fun, PF-Performance/Concert, SC-Santa Claus Appearance, CF-Holiday Crafts, HS-Historic, 21+-Adults Only)

11/8-11/22 Happy Holiday Trees Art Exhibit at the MG Nelson Gallery at the Springfield Art Association

11/22-11/29 Holiday Evening Tours at the Dana-Thomas House (Wednesdays & Fridays) (HS)

11/23 Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market at Union Station (SP)

11/24 Holiday Extravaganza at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP, SC)

11/27 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Class at Bloom Wine Bar (CF)

11/29 Light up the Gables (SP, SC)

11/29-12/1 Holiday Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)

11/29-12/1 Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)

11/30 Illinois Local Holiday Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)

11/30 Meet St Nicholas, The Real Santa at the Cathedral Church of St Paul (HS, SC)

11/30 Holiday Fun with Abe Lincoln at the Springfield Visitors Center (HW, FF)

11/30 Hot Cocoa with Clara at Wild Rose (FF)

11/30 Downtown Springfield Tree Lighting (HW, FF)

11/30-12/1 Polar Express Pajama Party at The Legacy Theatre (FF)

11/30-12/21 Holiday Shop Art Exhibit at SAA Collective (SP)

11/30-12/21 Skating in the Park at Union Square Park (Wednesdays & Saturdays) (HW, FF)

11/30-12/21 Winter Nights at the Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (Wednesdays & Saturdays) (HW, FF, HS)

12/1 Pet Photos with Santa at White Oaks Mall (SC)

12/1 First Sunday Midwest Bazaar at the Illilnios State Fairgrounds (SP)

12/5-12/8 Holiday Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)

12/5-12/8 Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)

12/6-12/7 Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

12/6-12/8 Illinois Product Holiday Market (SP, SC)

12/6-12/8 Holiday Craft Fair at Jubilee Farm (SP)

12/7 Holiday Ornament Crafting at Edwards Place (CF)

12/7 Breakfast with Santa at the Kidzeum of Health and Science (HW, SC, FF)

12/7 Happy HoliGays at Out at Second (SP)

12/7 Tater Tot Holiday Rock at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF, FF)

12/7 Santa at Clayville Historic Site (FF, SC)

12/7 Holiday Fun with Abe Lincoln at the Springfield Visitors Center (HW, FF)

12/7 Fresh Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop at Washington Park Botanical Gardens (CF)

12/7 Christmas Market at The Brinkerhoff Mansion (SP)

12/7 Holiday Open House at Edwards Place (HS, FF, SC)

12/7 Christmas at the Front at the Illinois State Military Museum (HS)

12/7 Holiday Lights Parade in Downtown Springfield (HW, FF)

12/7 Springfield Choral Society Presents Handel's Messiah at Blessed Sacrament (PF)

12/7-12/8 The Nutcracker at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)

12/7-12/8 SYPG Presents The Nutcracker at SHG Auditorium (FF, PF)

12/7-12/22 Winter Holiday Floral Show at the Washington Park Botanical Gardens (FF)

12/8 A Special Visit with Caring Santa a Sensory Friendly Experience at White Oaks Mall (SC)

12/8 Caroling at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (PF, FF)

12/8 North Pole Party at Springfield YMCA (FF, SC)

12/11-12/21 Copper Coin Ballet Performs The Nutcracker at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (Wednesdays & Saturdays) (PF, HW)

12/12-12/15 Holiday Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)

12/12-12/15 Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)

12/13 Holiday Pops in the Heartland at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)

12/13-12/14 Holiday Candlelight Open House at the Elijah Iles House (HS)

12/13-12/14 Candlelight Christmas at Clayville Historic Site (HS)

12/14 Cozy Winter Holiday Tea at Edwards Place (HS)

12/14 Wreaths Across America at Camp Butler National Cemetary (HS)

12/14 1850 Carol Sing at First Presbyterian Church (HS)

12/14 The Deep Hollow Holiday Concert at Danenberger Family Vineyards (21+, PF)

12/14 The Prophecy Show - A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)

12/14-12/15 Kringle Market at Vinegar Hill Mall (SP)

12/15 Tree Cookie Nature Crafting Session at Lincoln Memorial Gardens (CF)

12/15 Music at the Cathedral: Lessons & Carols at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (PF)

12/16 Christmas with the Alley Cats at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

12/19-12/23 Holiday Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)

12/19-12/25 Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)

12/20 Christmas Classic on the Grand Screen: It's a Wonderful Life at the Legacy Theatre (FF)

12/20-12/22 Dual Piano Christmas at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

12/21 Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market (SP, HW)

12/21 Santa Claus is Comin' to Skateland South (SC, FF)

12/21 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)

12/21 Krampusmas: A Yule Celebration of Magick & Mischief at Ad Astra (21+)

12/21 Christmas Classic on the Grand Screen: Meet Me in St. Louis at The Legacy Theatre (FF)

12/21 Capital City Improve Presents Ha Ha Holiday Show at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)

12/22 Skating in the Park at Union Square Park (FF)

12/26 Music at the Cathedral: Carols at Noon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (PF)

12/28-12/29 Skating in the Park at Unions Square Park (FF)

12/31 Skating in the Park at Union Square Park (FF)

12/31 First Night Springfield at the Hoogland Center for the Arts & other locations (FF, PF)

12/31 New Years Eve with Lick Creek at Boondocks (21+, PF)

12/31 EMO New Years Eve Party at Danenberger Family Vineyards (21+, PF)

For more events in Springfield throughout the year click here

(Remember to keep checking back with us as the event list is updated throughout the season!)

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