HOLIDAY FUN -DECEMBER 16TH- 31ST
All through December...
- Carmi
White County Fairground
Open every Friday and Saturday from December 6om to 9pm
Open every Sunday during December from 6pm to 8pm
Come drive through our Light display on our opening night! We have over 150 displays and counting! The Carmi Christmas Elves is an organization established in 2019. Our mission is to provide shoes to all children in White County!
- DuQuoin Holiday Light Fair
Tour-lighted displays throughout the fairgrounds. Drive through open every night beginning November 29th through December 30th. Closed Christmas Day.
Join us for our 22nd Annual Holiday Lights Fair featuring over three miles of lighted displays - bigger and better than ever!
Expo Hall is open the first 3 weekends in December for train rides, visits with Santa,
Horse-drawn carriage rides, giveaways, face painting, build-your-own hot chocolate bar, balloon animals,
concessions available
$10 per vehicle, cash only.
- Mt Vernon Cedarhurst Museum
5:00 to 9:00 pm I Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
November 18 through December 31, 2023
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
General Admission – $15 | Cedarhurst Members – $10 (Join Today!)
Children (ages 2 to 10) – $5 | Free admission for children under 2.
Pets are not allowed on the grounds during this event.
- Paducah-Christmas in the Park
Recurrence Recurring daily
Dates: Nov 21st - 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 goods donation.
Location:
BOB NOBLE PARK
2915 Park Avenue
Paducah, KY 42001Nov. 27 nd through Dec. 31
December 1st
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Storytime with Santa
Join us Friday, December 1st at 4:00 pm for Storytime with Santa! Santa will be here to read stories and you can pick up a take-home snowman craft!
December 2nd
Jackson County
- Carbondale
Chili and Holiday Treats
Town Square Market
5pm- 7pm
- Cobden
5 walk and fun run at 10 am, Same day registration begins at 9 am
Holiday Craft and Vendor table at the Old Feed Store begins at 9 am to 3pm
Santa Claus will be there from 10 am- 12 pm and Mrs. Claus from 1pm to 3pm
Inflatable games, miniature horses, s'more pits,
Nativity Exhibit at the Union County Museum from 1 am to 4pm
Art and Craft fair at the Presbyterian Church 10 am- 4pm
Bazaar featuring crafts and treats at St Joseph Catholic Church
Soup lunch from 11 am to 1pm at St Joseph's Catholic Church
Christmas Shop to benefit the museum at 117 S Appleknocker is scheduled from 9am to 4pm
Lucky R Petty Zoo at the Wine Trail Mercantile 9am to 5pm
Carolers strolling the town in the afternoon
Cobden School band to perform at 3:30 pm in the shelter, downtown
Saline County
- Harrisburg
1 pm - 3pm
Ticket $20
Harrisburg District Library and Friends of the Library are hosting their annual Holiday Home Tour December 2, 2023. You can tour 5 local homes all decked out for the holidays starting at 11am and ending at 3pm. Tickets are $20 and include a map of the featured homes. Tickets are available at Pickford's Flowers, Classic Crafters, Fringe Salon, Steam Cafe and the Library.
We will be teaming up with local businesses that day for special deals and treats. Watch this page for details.
Refreshments will be provided at the Harrisburg District Library in the downstairs conference room.
All proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour will benefit the Friends of the Harrisburg District Library.
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Williamson County
- Herrin
220 N Park, Herrin Illinois
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus
8am to 11 am
Appearances through the Day by Frosty, the Gingerbread Man, and More
December 2nd and 3rd
- Makanda
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
1335 Hall Church Road, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois
10 am- 4pm
White County
- Carmi
Uptown Theater Park
2pm- 5pm
Williamson County
- Marion
Southern Illinois Roller Derby Gremlins
Seasons Beating
This Saturday, the So Ill Roller Gremlins take the track for a holiday derby event! Doors open at 5:00pm with the first whistle at 6:00pm
Concessions and beverages are available for purchase.
Tickets are $10, Children ages 12 and under free
December 5th
Saline County
- Harrisburg
Story with Santa
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be coming to the library to read a Christmas story on Tuesday, December 5th! Pop in at one of the three available time slots (4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM) for a Christmas story time, a photo opportunity with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and a take-home craft.
December 6th
Williamson County
Herrin
Polar Express Party at 6pm
Herrin City Library
Snacks, Scavenger Hunt, Movie and Story,
Free book for all children
December 8th,
Alexander County
Cairo
Lights Parade
Parade starts at 6pm
cocoa, cookies, fireworks, free candy and more
December 8th, 9th and 10th
Union County
Anna, Illinois
Children’s Musical A Christmas Story at Anna Arts Center!
Tickets are $15 and $5 for 12 & Under
Tickets may be purchased on Thursdays/Fridays, 11-2 pm, and Saturdays/Sundays 1-3 pm at the arts center, 117 W Davie St, Anna, IL starting on Nov 3, 2023!
Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. If you have any questions, please email Lee at vabchlee@gmail.com or call Lee’s cell at 904-625-1109.
December 9th and 10th
Jackson County
- Makanda
Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
1335 Hall Church Road, Makanda, IL, United States, Illinois
10 am- 4pm
White County
- Norris City
Join us for O'Holy Night - Live Nativity. O'Holy Night is a drive-thru nativity experience. At the end, we encourage you to park your vehicle and walk up to the live nativity. Come and discover all the wonder and celebration of the birth of Jesus. Saturday, December 9th - 5:00pm to 8:00pm Sunday, December 10th - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
December 10th
Saline County
- Eldorado
1pm to 6pm
Shopping vendors, free activities, entertainment, Christmas Tree Lighting
Horse and Carriage Ride
Photo Booth
Giveaways
December 11th
Saline County
- Harrisburg
Family Crafternoon
Celebrate the holidays with crafts on Monday, December 11th at 3:00PM! Join us at the library for a fun afternoon of holiday crafts. There will be a few crafts to complete. Open to families with children of all ages.
December 12th
Saline County
- Eldorado
Eldorado Public Library 6pm
December 15th
Pulaski County
Mounds
Caroling in the Park
6pm- 8pm
Singing, performances, get your photo taken with Santa
December 6th
White County
- Carmi
Lions Club of Carmi
8am- 11am
Children eat free, Adults suggested a donation of $5
- Carmi
