HOLIDAY FUN -DECEMBER 16TH- 31ST
All through the Month of December...
DuQuoin Holiday Light Fair
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tour lighted displays throughout the fairgrounds. Drive through open every night beginning November 29th through December 30th . Closed Christmas Day.
oin us for our 22nd Annual Holiday Lights Fair featuring over three miles of lighted displays - bigger and better than ever!
Drive-thru only.
$10 per vehicle, cash only.
- Paducah-Christmas in the Park
Recurrence Recurring daily
Dates: Nov 24 - Dec 31, 2021
Times: Sun.-Thurs., 6-9 PM; Fri. & Sat., 6-10 PM
Phone: (270) 575-4000
Admission: Free. Please bring a monetary & canned good donation.
Location:
BOB NOBLE PARK
2915 Park Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001Nov. 27nd through Dec. 31
West Frankfort's Candy Cane Lane
West Frankfort City Park
1100 E. Cleveland, West Frankfort
Nightly drive through light display
December 17th
- Carbondale
Free
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
- Herrin- UShine
124 Lou Ann Drive
Ushine is our annual Christmas celebration filled with creative elements, live music, and an inspiring message from Pastor Jason.
- Murphysboro-Candyland Stroll and Santa's Cabin
14650 Illinois 149
Enjoy our holiday gift to the community: a stoll through candyland that ends at Santa's cabin! All children age 12 and under will receive a small, free gift from the big man himself. You are welcome to take photos. People-friendly pets are welcome on Sundays.
PLEASE BE AWARE: this event is always dependent on weather. If we are under tornado watch or warning, we will be closed
December 18th
- Anna-1st Christian Church of Anna - 1st Annusl Christmas Bazaar
$1 entry fee
12 and under are free
All money collected will be donated to our community's shop with a cop program and the alliance of churches.
- Campbell Hill-Santa Claus and Christmas Fun 2pm- 5pm
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
- Carbondale-Breakfast with Santa 9am- 12pm
Breakfast with Santa is a wonderful opportunity for our families during the holiday season. Attendees have the opportunity to eat breakfast, visit Santa's Workshop to purchase inexpensive gifts for family and friends, visit Santa, and pick up a gift bag donated by SIU Family Medicine.
- Carbondale- Santa at th Co-op 1pm- 3pm
Carterville- The Gift of Christmas
1025 S Division
An interactive walkthrough light display celebrating the Gift of Christmas.
- Herrin
Stem Cafe
3 N Park, Herrin, Illinois.
- Marion- the Christ Event: Live Nativity 5:30pm- 9:00 pm
You can find us in the parking lot adjacent to 107 E. Union between Crown Brew Coffee Co. and Union Street Arts in downtown Marion.
Community of Faith Church invites you and your family to experience The Christ Event. Our outdoor live nativity tour retells the story of Christ’s Birth through dramatization, live music performances, and incredible pageantry set against six panoramic scenes with live animals.
• The Christ Event is a free & fun event for you, the family, or your large group.
• Tours begin every 15 minutes.
• Walk-ups are welcome or You can also pre-schedule a tour online by following our “reserve a spot” link at www.thechristevent.com.
• If you have a large group of 25 or more and would like to reserve a special tour slot in advance, you can call us at 618-997-2940.
• Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the season, as The Christ Event is an outdoor walking tour, led by our shepherd guides, that lasts about 30 minutes.
• We do have special assistance carts to help those who are unable to walk enjoy the experience.
Come to The Christ Event registration tent, a part of The City of Marion’s Downtown Very Merry Marion, on Saturday, December 18 or Sunday, December 19 from 5:30-9:00pm and register for the next tour. All donations support the work of the Hands of Hope Foundation in offering hope in Christ around the world.
For additional details go to WWW.THECHRISTEVENT.COM. You can also call Community of Faith Church at 618-997-2940 or contact our Directing Pastor, Rev. Dr. Troy Benitone at Troy@cofchurch.org or by cell at 217-725-7565.
- Murphysboro-Breakfast with Santa 9am-11amMurphysboro Event Center- Tickets required
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../2021-breakfast-with-santa...
- Murphysboro-Breakfast with Santa and Baby Goats 10am- 3pm
Come take pictures with Santa and baby goats10
December 19th
- Anna-1st Christian Church of Anna - 1st Annusl Christmas Bazaar
$1 entry fee
12 and under are free
All money collected will be donated to our community's shop with a cop program and the alliance of churches.
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
- Carbondale- Last Chance Gift Fair 11am- 3pm
- Carterville- Christmas in Carterville 5pm
- Carterville- The Gift of Christmas
1025 S Division
An interactive walkthrough light display celebrating the Gift of Christma
- Marion-Merry Extreme Christmas 2pm-4pm
700 N Court Street, Marion, Illinois 62959
Dress in all your Christmas outfits, hats, and gear! Skate with Santa! Skate around the Christmas tree!
$6 admission plus skate rental
2-4pm Sunday Dec 19th
- Marion Posada Navidena/ Christmas Posada 5:30 pm
Union Street Arts
Come and join us for a Christmas Posada. Let's enjoy together with the traditional Mexican celebration with Piñatas, Music, Games, Mexican Fruit Punch, Churros, Chocolate, Worship & Message. Invite your family and bring a dish to share!
- Marion - Pictures with Elf on the Shelf
905 W Main
The Elf on a Shelf is here and has special permission from Santa for your littles to sit near and touch! So come have your pictures made with him. He will be in the Santa house in front of Jack & Josie's/Stevens. Packages available from My Michelle's Photography. This is a one time, annual appearance by the Elf
- Marion- the Christ Event: Live Nativity 5:30pm- 9:00 pm
You can find us in the parking lot adjacent to 107 E. Union between Crown Brew Coffee Co. and Union Street Arts in downtown Marion.
Community of Faith Church invites you and your family to experience The Christ Event. Our outdoor live nativity tour retells the story of Christ’s Birth through dramatization, live music performances, and incredible pageantry set against six panoramic scenes with live animals.
• The Christ Event is a free & fun event for you, the family, or your large group.
• Tours begin every 15 minutes.
• Walk-ups are welcome or You can also pre-schedule a tour online by following our “reserve a spot” link at www.thechristevent.com.
• If you have a large group of 25 or more and would like to reserve a special tour slot in advance, you can call us at 618-997-2940.
• Don’t forget to dress appropriately for the season, as The Christ Event is an outdoor walking tour, led by our shepherd guides, that lasts about 30 minutes.
• We do have special assistance carts to help those who are unable to walk enjoy the experience.
Come to The Christ Event registration tent, a part of The City of Marion’s Downtown Very Merry Marion, on Saturday, December 18 or Sunday, December 19 from 5:30-9:00pm and register for the next tour. All donations support the work of the Hands of Hope Foundation in offering hope in Christ around the world.
For additional details go to WWW.THECHRISTEVENT.COM. You can also call Community of Faith Church at 618-997-2940 or contact our Directing Pastor, Rev. Dr. Troy Benitone at Troy@cofchurch.org or by cell at 217-725-7565.
- Marion Drive Through Santa 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Come out to the Pavilion on December 5th and December 19th from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm for your chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas and get pictures with the Jolly Old Elf!
Listen to local choirs and hear holiday stories on the radio as you wait in your car.
All children will receive a fun to-go craft while supplies last.
*This event is free and open to the public.
- West Frankfort- Drive in Movie 7pm Factory Outlest Dr.
Park and watch several Christmas classics from your vehicle. Sound comes through your car radio.
Parking is first come and first serve.
Directions: Event is held in the parking lot of the WF Outlet Mall, east of I-57 in West Frankfort, Illinois. Concessions are expected to be available and will be for a charge based on vendors.
December 20th
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
- Harrisburg- -Monday Night Movie at Harribsurg District Library 6pm Home Alone
Come hang out and get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying a movie downstairs with us! The all-ages movie we will be watching is Home Alone (rated PG & 103 minutes). Here is a brief description of the movie: An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation. Popcorn and drinks will be available.
- Marion
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
800 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959
WEBSITE: https://marionccc.com/a-carpenters-christmas-december-20/
December 21st
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
December 22nd
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
- Marion
Marion Carnegie Library
10:30 a.m.
Pictures with Santa
Pjs and Pancakes for teens
Ages 12-19
Marion Carnegie Library
YA department
3 p.m.
December 23rd
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
December 24th
- Carbondale-Holiday Hometown Lights 5pm-10pm
Available to the public throughout the holiday season. Visitors can walk or drive around the facility to see the lights and displays.
December 25th
- Carbondale
St . Francis Xavier Church, at 303 S. Poplar Street, will host its annual free Community Christmas Dinner from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 25. Due to COVID-19 means will be offered as take out or delivery. Those in cars may pick up meals in the church parking lot on West Walnut, while those on foot may get them at the West Elm Street lower level entrance.
For more information or to arrange for delivery, please call the parish office at 618-457-4559
- Marion
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marion First Church of God
1409 Broeking Road, Marion
Take-out orders to be made by Dec. 23
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14650 IL-149 Murphysboro, IL
