Events
Maldaner’s Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Maldaner's Restaurant 222 S 6th St, Springfield
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission on anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield
ALPLM Gettysburg Address Special Exhibit & Historical Talk
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum 212 N 6th St, Springfield
Week of Events
Maldaner’s Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission on anniversary of Gettysburg Address
An original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. The presidential library’s copy of the Gettysburg Address will be exhibited Nov. 17…
ALPLM Gettysburg Address Special Exhibit & Historical Talk
An original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days -- from November 17 through 28 -- at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. As part of our special display…
Elkhart’s Christmas in The Village
Elkhart's Christmas in The Village events span from November 18th to December 24th. Each event is open to the public, everyone is welcome. As always, if you have any questions, please send us an email elkhart.hist.soc@gmail.com or call 217-947-2238 (Elkhart Historical Society) or 217-947-2200 (The Country Bumpkin). Saturday November 18th , 2023 Christmas Open houses…
Lincoln Christmas Express & Lincoln Christmas Parade
Lincoln Christmas Express in downtown Lincoln, IL is from Friday, November 24, 2023 to Saturday, December 16, 2023. The annual Lincoln Christmas Parade will take place on Thursday, December 7th, at 6:30 PM. The theme this year is "Deck the Halls: Christmas Light Show." Downtown Lincoln Beginning the last weekend in November Winter Wonderland Tree…
DSI Old Capitol Holiday Walks
Every year, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time of the year - the Old Capitol Holiday Walks! Times are Wednesdays from 4-8pm and Saturdays from 10am-8pm. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Illinois National Bank, DSI is excited to offer a month full…
Christmas Under the Dome – Free Attendance at McLean County Museum of History
Join the Museum this Friday and Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome! Friday, December 1, we'll be open to all until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with: Adult eggnog and hot cocoa Live music by Marcos Mendez Model train display Festive photo op Pop-up market featuring…
2023 Christmas in Carlinville
For more than thirty years, the first weekend of December in Carlinville has been a destination for holiday shoppers and festival enthusiasts in search of small-town holiday magic. This year, every location throughout the community will be uniting under one common name in the spirit of community unity- “Christmas in Carlinville.” “For several years there…
Pink Elephant Antique Mall Open House
Come and enjoy the day, on December 2nd & 3rd, holiday shopping at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall. There will be discounts in many of the vendor booths. Whether you are looking for holiday decor, holiday gifts or just for fun, you are sure to find something you will want to take home with you.…
Atlanta IL Christmas Market
The Atlanta Public Library & Museum will be hosting Atlanta’s Christmas Market this year. The market will be held on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 10am-3pm in the Union Hall building, 114 SW Arch Street. Anyone wishing to sign up as a vendor is encouraged to visit https://forms.gle/6vRD1zTCMbUV7fkn7 and fill out the Google Form.…
Elkhart Chapel 2023 Christmas Candlelight Services
The Elkhart Historical Society will host this year’s Christmas Candlelight Service with four performances on Saturday, December 2 and one afternoon performance on Sunday, December 3, at the St. John the Baptist Chapel located on Elkhart Hill. Each year’s Candlelight Service brings a new and fresh presentation, resulting in sell-out performances consisting of beautiful segments…
Building a Place of Conscience from a Place of Incarceration: The National Register Listing of the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet
Building a Place of Conscience from a Place of Incarceration: The National Register Listing of the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet
Over its long history, Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet (Old Joliet Prison) has been recognized for its iconic Gothic Revival architecture, made infamous by its many high-profile inmates, and become a fixture of popular culture through its references in movies, literature, and music. However, the Prison’s significance as a place of incarceration and a physical…
Pink Elephant Antique Mall One Year Anniversary Celebration
Pink Elephant Antique Mall One Year Anniversary Celebration
Please join us, Friday December 1st, for light refreshments and cupcakes as we celebrate our 1-year Anniversary as the new owners of The Pink Elephant Antique Mall. Thank you for your business, it’s greatly appreciated. We will gather in the Twistee Treat Diner from 9am to 10am.
Elkhart’s Annual Christmas in the Park
Elkhart’s Annual Christmas in the Park
CHRISTMAS CAROLING, HOT CHOCOLATE, COOKIES AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY! With the Holiday Season upon us, it is time for celebrating with friends, family, and neighbors. Join in the spirit of the season in village of Elkhart on Friday, December 1, 2023 between 5:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to participate in Elkhart’s 2nd Annual Christmas Tree…
Channaholidays
Channaholidays
Join the Village of Channahon, Channahon Park District, and Three Rivers Public Library District for Channaholidays, a day filled with holiday fun for the whole family! The event will include a Luminary Trail, festive photo opportunities, visits with Santa, a candy cane scramble, performances, crafts, food trucks, and much more!
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