2019 HOLIDAY FUN- NOVEMBER 15th - 30th
Daily
- Paducah Kentucky
- Recurrence Recurring daily
- Dates: Nov 1 - 27, 2019
- Phone: (270) 243-4365
- Admission: $50 for private carriage for two people additional people; $10 each; $5 for Children
- Location:
200 Broadway St.
Paducah, KY 42001
November 17th and 18th
- Eldorado
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening.....Harness some holiday fun and climb aboard our festively decorated horse drawn carriage. Join us out at St. Stephens on the Hill for a wonderful holiday experience. Start with a horse drawn carriage ride (provided by Dapple Horse Hill). Then come inside for a PRIVATE chat and photo session with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo set will be decorated beautifully including a real fireplace. @Stephanie Susie Photography will be the photographer.
Hot cocoa, St. Stephens specially made Wassail, and cookies will be some of the treats that are provided.
Tickets are $35 (PER PERSON) and include a $10 photo credit. Photos to be ordered from an online viewing gallery after the fact.
November 22nd- 24th
- Mt Vernon
The Granada Theatre
108 North 9th Street, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864
Enjoy strolling through the beautiful Granada Theater in Mt. Vernon while enjoying looking at and bidding on one-of-a-kind Christmas trees and wreaths-which have been donated/decorated by community members. Bring out the family to enjoy this wonderful event, while supporting a great cause!
November 23rd
- Harrisburg
Southeastern Illinois College
Join with SIC and the SIC Foundation for a Holiday Paint Party and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
The paint party will be led by SIC Art Instructor Sara DeNeal. Guests will have the freedom to use the colors of their choice as Sara walks everyone through the painting step-by-step. Simple enough for young painters, but also a nice design for any age. Makes a great personalized Christmas present!
The canvas will be 9"x12" and cost is $20 per person, which includes the cost of the show and light refreshments.
Bring an apron or old oversized shirt to protect your clothing! Arrive at 5 and the painting begins at 5:15!
Call 618-252-5400 x2486 or 841-4649 early to reserve your spot. Seating for the paint party is limited! Register by November 18!
- Murphysboro
Canning David Auction Service
2049 Business Highway 13, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Introducing the 2019 Christmas Market! We are so excited to showcase all of the amazing artists and crafters from all over Southern Illinois! So, mark your calendars and plan on joining us on Saturday, November 23rd!
- West Frankfort
Mother's Milk Boutique, 601 S Emma, Wst Frankfort, Illinois
Come and join MMB while we enjoy some yummy treats, fun activities, time with Santa, and snap a few pics while you are in! A warm and wonderful backdrop will be set up for those "must have" Pictures with Santa. He will be available during the event from 11-2.
We will be having fun all day!! So pencil us in for November 23rd. We hope to see you there!!
November 23rd and 24th
- Shawnee Wine Trail- Various Locations
Relax with family and friends and enjoy a fantastic afternoon on the trail with award-winning Illinois wines. You can even start your holiday shopping early with great gifts along the trail. Avoid the long lines and crowds in town and find a gift for that hard to shop for person right here on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Let the knowledgeable staff along the trail direct you towards a great bottle of wine, gift basket or gift card for friends, family, colleagues or yourself.
Each winery participates in our Holiday Open House event in a different way. Some have live music, appetizers and different sales throughout the weekend. Please check out our web page for more information on sales, discounts and more. https://www.shawneewinetrail.com/holiday-open-house/
Find an endless amount of award-winning Illinois wines, gourmet gift baskets and wine treats along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail this weekend.
November 27th- 30th
- DuQuoin
Nov.27-Dec.30 closed Christmas Day
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
Nov. 27th through Dec. 31
- Paducah
Sun.-Thu. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Noble Park, 2915 Park Avenue, Paducah, Ky.
Thousands of lights and moving displays entertain visitors. Non-perishable food items or cash donations are accepted to fund local charities.
November 29th
- Metropolis
Santa is Coming to Town
SIUC Credit Union
704 East Fifth Street, Suite 1
Metropolis, IL 62960
Please join us for FREE picture with Santa Claus along with holiday cheer and refreshments.
November 29th and 30th
- Carmi
NOVEMBER 29th- December 1st
- Carterville
ENOVEMBER 30th
Race Day Registration and Pickup: Anna Arts Center Beginning at 7:15 AM ; Race begins at 8:00 AM
Race Day registration fee $25
Runners and walkers will begin the race at the Anna Arts Center, 125 West Davie St and head into the “fruit bowl” section of town. The race is a down and back with the start and finish lines at the Anna Arts Center.There will also be a “Kids Fun Run” that morning starting at 9 a.m. So bring the kids along too! Kids will participate in a short race, approximately 1/4 mile, to catch Rudolf and Santa Claus, then they will have the opportunity to make two crafts to take home. The Fun Run and crafts are free for kids of all ages.This event will kick off “Christmas in Downtown Anna.” For more information click here.
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Downtown Anna
Anna Arts Center Holday Bazaar
9am- 3pm
Annabelle Market Christmas Open House
300 S Main St, Anna, Illinois 62906, Anna, United States
Christmas is coming!! Join us for our Annual Christmas Open House on Small Town Saturday- November 30th, 2019- fora day full of special sales, food, and fun to kick off the Christmas Season. Downtown Anna, Il will be buzzing with shopping, angel tree giving, a Christmas parade at 5:30, and the lighting of the town Christmas tree! Please share and invite your friends!
Shawnee Hills Opry Christmas Special in Anna
Our favorite show of the year and this year we we are doing 2 shows on Nov 30th. 6:30pm and 9pm. Doors open 1 hour before each show. On the first show we have Marjorie Brymer as a special guest.
Ticket required: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4428750
-Saturday, November 30th is Small Business Saturday, remember to shop small, shop local and support small businesses
-Nan-Jan Vendor Fair and NSDAR Festival of Trees from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Attendance Center
-Lions Club will have Soup, Chili, and Hot dogs as well as a Craft Fair from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carmi Lion’s Den.
-Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m.
-Christmas parade will be followed by the Tree Lighting at Veterans Park.
-Santa’s House will open for the season following the Tree Lighting until 9:00 p.m. While you are downtown, make sure to check out the beautifully decorated storefronts of businesses that are participating in the Decorated Storefront Window Contest.
Mark your calendar for November 30th and come see us at Eldorado Main Street Holidayfest!
Do your Christmas Shopping here with local vendors, bring the kids to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus, enter a Christmas tree in our Tree decorating contest, go home with something sweet from the bake sale, and enjoy a nice lunch.
Downtown Paducah
From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., downtown Paducah will be transformed into a Dickens atmosphere with Victorian carriage rides, carolers, and characters in costume. At 5 p.m., the community tree will be lighted on the Carson Center lawn.
- Anna
Race Day Registration and Pickup: Anna Arts Center Beginning at 7:15 AM ; Race begins at 8:00 AM
Race Day registration fee $25
Runners and walkers will begin the race at the Anna Arts Center, 125 West Davie St and head into the “fruit bowl” section of town. The race is a down and back with the start and finish lines at the Anna Arts Center.There will also be a “Kids Fun Run” that morning starting at 9 a.m. So bring the kids along too! Kids will participate in a short race, approximately 1/4 mile, to catch Rudolf and Santa Claus, then they will have the opportunity to make two crafts to take home. The Fun Run and crafts are free for kids of all ages.This event will kick off “Christmas in Downtown Anna.” For more information click here.
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Downtown Anna
Anna Arts Center Holday Bazaar
9am- 3pm
Annabelle Market Christmas Open House
300 S Main St, Anna, Illinois 62906, Anna, United States
Christmas is coming!! Join us for our Annual Christmas Open House on Small Town Saturday- November 30th, 2019- fora day full of special sales, food, and fun to kick off the Christmas Season. Downtown Anna, Il will be buzzing with shopping, angel tree giving, a Christmas parade at 5:30, and the lighting of the town Christmas tree! Please share and invite your friends!
Shawnee Hills Opry Christmas Special in Anna
Our favorite show of the year and this year we we are doing 2 shows on Nov 30th. 6:30pm and 9pm. Doors open 1 hour before each show. On the first show we have Marjorie Brymer as a special guest.
Ticket required: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4428750
- Carmi
-Saturday, November 30th is Small Business Saturday, remember to shop small, shop local and support small businesses
-Nan-Jan Vendor Fair and NSDAR Festival of Trees from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Attendance Center
-Lions Club will have Soup, Chili, and Hot dogs as well as a Craft Fair from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carmi Lion’s Den.
-Christmas Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m.
-Christmas parade will be followed by the Tree Lighting at Veterans Park.
-Santa’s House will open for the season following the Tree Lighting until 9:00 p.m. While you are downtown, make sure to check out the beautifully decorated storefronts of businesses that are participating in the Decorated Storefront Window Contest.
- Eldorado
Mark your calendar for November 30th and come see us at Eldorado Main Street Holidayfest!
Do your Christmas Shopping here with local vendors, bring the kids to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus, enter a Christmas tree in our Tree decorating contest, go home with something sweet from the bake sale, and enjoy a nice lunch.
- Johnston City
- Paducah Kentucky
Downtown Paducah
From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., downtown Paducah will be transformed into a Dickens atmosphere with Victorian carriage rides, carolers, and characters in costume. At 5 p.m., the community tree will be lighted on the Carson Center lawn.