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Week of Events
2024 Holiday Open Studio at David Schwartz Photography
Photographer David Schwartz is excited to invite you to the 2024 Holiday Open Studio! This special 11th annual event showcases over 150 photographs David captured on Route 66 during his 20-year journey, along with stunning Fine Art images of Cleveland. It’s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for those on your holiday list or to…
2024 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.” Christmas in Carlinville will…
Virden Country Christmas
Two days of fun--including a beautiful lighted Christmas parade on Friday evening at 7 PM. This year's theme is "Read Me a Christmas Story". There will be hidden painted rocks, Storytime at the Sly Fox Bookstore, Christmas crafts with Virden Royalty, craft vendors at various locations, and plenty of great shopping all day long at…
Christmas Under the Dome – McLean County Museum of History
Join the Museum on Friday AND Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome! Friday, December 6, we'll be open to all from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with: Adult eggnog and hot cider Live music Model train display Festive photo op Card writing activity to spread…
Pink Elephant Antique Mall’s Annual Holiday Open House
Join us for a magical day at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall’s Annual Holiday Open House! Step into a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer and delightful treasures. Discover the charm of the season as you browse through unique gifts from over 50 talented dealers, most offering special discounts just for you! Whether you’re searching…
Elkhart Historical Society Christmas Candlelight Services
The recent snap of cold air reminds us that the Christmas season is fast approaching and with it comes the return of the ever-popular Christmas Candlelight Services on Elkhart Hill. The Elkhart Historical Society will host this year’s Christmas Candlelight Service with four performances on Saturday, December 7, and one afternoon performance on Sunday, December 8, at the St.…
Elkhart Hosting Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Elkhart Hosting Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Elkhart, IL – The Village of Elkhart and the Elkhart Community invite residents and visitors to join the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Veterans'…
Absence & Presence – Exploring the Abandoned Cliff Hotel Open House
Absence & Presence – Exploring the Abandoned Cliff Hotel Open House
Join Kidzeum for a night of art, history, and wonder as we offer a rare glimpse into a remarkable architectural, historical, and visual treasure in downtown Springfield. The Cliff Hotel, operated between ca. 1910 and 1960, has been abandoned and mothballed for over 50 years. For this special exhibit, the rich patina and ghostly remains…
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