Nov. 24 Light up the Gables 5:00-5:30 p.m. Head to Peases Bunn Gourmet to watch a short parade down Plaza Drive and Santa and the Lincolns
Nov. 25-Dec. 23 Saturdays at The Old Capitol Holiday Walks in Downtown Springfield.
Dec. 2 Santa at Clayville Historic Site from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. 12828 Route 125 Pleasant Plains. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the barn with music, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and kids activities. FREE
Dec. 2 Bomke’s Patch from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 605 Country Lane Road. 217-341-4905
Dec. 2 Edwards Place Holiday Open House 1:00- 4:00 p.m. 700 N. 4th Street Enjoy this FREE open house with holiday decor, carols, music and meet Civil War Santa. Refreshments provided.
Dec. 2 Springfield Jaycees Holiday Lights Parade at 5:30 p.m. From Jefferson to 5th street to Monroe to 6th street to Washington. This 70-year old tradition will light up Downtown Springfield and Santa makes his appearance! FREE
Dec. 8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. & Dec. 9 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Santa Visits The Wakery at 5W Old State Capitol Plaza.
Dec. 9 Breakfast with Santa at Kidzeum! Get your downtown holiday shopping started right at Kidzeum’s Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 9, 9am! Some of our local friends are cooking it up for Santa’s breakfast including gluten free goodies from Golden Hour Bake House& muffins from Incredibly Delicious beverages by Whimsy Tea Company & Custom Cup and more! RESERVE YOUR SEATS online at https://kidzeum.org/events/breakfast-with-santa/2023/12/09
Dec. 10 Hop aboard the North Pole Party at Kerasotes YMCA!
Join us for an afternoon of crafts, games, snacks, a visit with Santa and a ride on the North Pole Train! Saturday, December 10 from 3-5pm. The cost is $7 per person if you register before 12/10/23 or $10 per person the day of as a “walk-in”. Children 2 and under are free! We encourage everyone to wear their holiday attire of any kind and utilize our holiday design photo booth. This photobooth can be used for your Christmas cards or a wonderful holiday memory. Reserve your ticket online!
Dec. 10 Holiday Extravaganza at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Orr Building from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 100 vendors, live entertainment, cake walk and visits with Santa! 217-816-3835
Dec. 10 Caroling at the Carillon in Washington Park 3:00-5:30 p.m. 1740 W. Fayette. The tree lighting is at 5:20 p.m. FREE. Santa is onsite with kid friendly activities and plenty of caroling.
