2021 HOLIDAY FUN- NOVEMBER 15th - 30th
November 19-21
- Benton-
Benton Civic Center
A Holiday Treat for the Whole Family!
Presented by Pyramid Players
It's been a long and difficult year, so we think it's time for a celebration of all things positive and, of course, white! And what better way than to invite all of Southern Illinois to our place to share in America's favorite Christmas musical. With songs, we all grew up with bursting out from the actors onstage together with a live orchestra it promises to be a night to remember. So mark your calendar and plan on attending Irving Berlin's White Christmas.
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 18 (Special Dinner and a Show ticket)
Friday, Nov. 19 - 7PM,
Saturday, Nov. 20 - 7PM,
Sunday, Nov. 21 - 2PM
Tickets: Premium Reserved Seating - $21
Reserved Seating - $18
https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events
November 20th
- Carbondale
Winter Wreath Workshop
Get into the winter spirit at our Winter Wreath Workshop!
Don't you love those beautifully decorated wreaths that come out on display every year? Impress your friends and family this holiday season with a wreath made by you!
Together we will create wreaths made from burlap, ribbon, ornaments, pinecones and more! Project Human X will supply the tools needed to create a beautifully wreath to hang upon your door!
If you have something specific in mind you'd like to create, please feel free to bring any of your own materials (such as flowers from your garden or a specific ribbon you saw at the crafts store).
This workshop is open to ages 11+ . Minors must have an adult present. Each guest must have a ticket purchased (we only have so many seats!)
For this event we will paint in our ground-level art gallery. Plenty of artwork created by local artists will be on the walls to enjoy to look at and will be for sale as well!
Hot cocoa, treats and snacks will be available at this workshop too!
We look forward to create a beautiful wreath with you this holiday season! Sign up and get ready to have some fun! Ticket reequired. - via Eventbrite $10- $55
https://www.facebook.com/events/218650250237097/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_this_week_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
- Mt Vernon
The Granada Theatre
108 North 9th Street, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864
10am- 8pm
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 causerd
November 23rd
West Frankfort- annual Fantasy of Lights Parade, hosted by The Vorhees and Goforth Families, will take place downtown with entries lighting the way from Lincoln Street in West Frankfort to the railroad tracks down Main Street. Floats, walkers, and groups are welcome to join by contacting Christy Goforth 618-923-1808 with interest in participation. The parade will not be judged this year. Following the parade, Santa will be at his house at the downtown park and the city will light the giant downtown tree. Dates have been posted for additional hours at the Santa house, as well. The downtown park is located at the corner of Jefferson and Main and we will also have food vendors on hand that evening. This is an entirely free event to attend but there are vendors with items for purchas
November 24th- November 30th
- 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 25th- November 30th
DuQuoin
DuQuoin Lights Fair 5:30 pm- 9:30 pm
10.00 per vehicle
Drive through only, No Exhibition Hall this year due to COVID
November 26th
- 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.
Click Here to See More: https://www.shawneewinetrail.com/holiday-open-house
November 26th and November 27th
- Herrin
Friday- 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Vendor Fair
Santa & Photo $5.00
Face Painting
T-shirt and Sweatshirt Sales
Activity Tables for Kids
Meet our Police Officers
Giveaway of Christmas Headbands & Cookie!
**Children must be accompanied by an adu
Saturday
9am- 4pm
Vendor Fair - Face Painting - Bake Sale
T-shirt and Sweatshirt Sales
Activity Tables for Kids
Polar Express Showing (10:00 AM & 1:00 PM) *Free - 1st Come 1st Serve
Bike & Trike Giveaways
Raffle & Basket Auction
Meet Our Local Police Officers
Giveaway of Christmas Headbands & Cookie!
*Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Marion
Lavish Bath Box with Downtown Marion presents our third annual Holiday Shop Hop!
Join us on November 26-27th Black Friday through Small Business Saturday to explore, shop, and win with our grand prize shop local shopping spree valued at OVER $1,000!
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How it works:
Pick up your Shop Hop card at ANY of the participating locations to get started. Have your card stamped at the register (no purchase necessary) at each location. Once completed, turn into ANY participating store at the register in exchange for a discount voucher redeemable one time at participating stores.
The shopping spree winner will be selected from the completed cards at random and announced after the event. **********************
**PLEASE NOTE to pay special attention to the hours of each location. Some store hours may be extended**
Participating Locations & Hours:
Byassee Music and Sound
521 W. Main Street
November 26th, 27th, 28th
- Carmi
November 27th
- Anna
Small Business Saturday- Christmas in Downtown Anna
Ice skating rink, Christmas boxes, Santa, Christmas music, Christmas parade, tree lighting, all of the restaurants and shops open with extended hours and more!
Join us for the annual Christmas in Downtown Anna. This coincides with Small Business Saturday and is an amazing way to kick off the holiday season. This year is even bigger and better with shopping, dining, The Giving Parade, Ice skating and carriage rides. While you're here, be sure to drive through the Anna City Park and check out Gumdrop Driv
Reindeer Run/Walk
Reindeer 5K Run/Walk. Registration at 7:15 AM and 5K starts at 8 AM. Afterwards explore Christmas in Downtown Anna.
- Carmi
No fee to enter- For more information go to http://www.cityofcarmi.org/welcome-to-a-white-county-christmas/
Lights Parade and Tree Lighting
- 5:30 PM
- Carterville
Walkers Bluff- Christmas Tree Lighting and Vendor Fair-Santa will be there too!
On Saturday, November 27th, we are celebrating our Christmas Tree Lighting at The Tasting Room!
We will also have shopping vendors set up from 5pm to 8pm in The Tasting Room with a variety of unique items available for purchase. This is a great opportunity to knock out some holiday shopping and support local vendors!
Our annual Tree Lighting with Santa will be held in front of The Tasting Room where you will get to watch Santa light up our beautiful 40ft tall Christmas Tree! Santa will light the Christmas Tree between 6pm and 7pm.
A limited menu will be offered for those who come with hungry stomachs! Our full bar will be available with holiday drink specials that will be sure to bring you cheer!
Live music will be playing from 3-6pm and 7pm-10pm in The Tasting Room.
This is a kid friendly event.
We invite you all to join us at The Tasting Room as we celebrate the lighting of our Christmas Tree and the holiday season!
- DuQuoin
November 27th and 28th
- Makanda Illinois
- 1335 Hall Church Rd, Makanda Illinois
- Christmas with the Alpacas
The ranch will be fully decorated for Christmas plus we will have sales in the alpaca boutique!
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November 19-21
Benton Civic Center
A Holiday Treat for the Whole Family!
Presented by Pyramid Players
It's been a long and difficult year, so we think it's time for a celebration of all things positive and, of course, white! And what better way than to invite all of Southern Illinois to our place to share in America's favorite Christmas musical. With songs, we all grew up with bursting out from the actors onstage together with a live orchestra it promises to be a night to remember. So mark your calendar and plan on attending Irving Berlin's White Christmas.
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 18 (Special Dinner and a Show ticket)
Friday, Nov. 19 - 7PM,
Saturday, Nov. 20 - 7PM,
Sunday, Nov. 21 - 2PM
Tickets: Premium Reserved Seating - $21
Reserved Seating - $18
https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events
November 20th
Winter Wreath Workshop
Get into the winter spirit at our Winter Wreath Workshop!
Don't you love those beautifully decorated wreaths that come out on display every year? Impress your friends and family this holiday season with a wreath made by you!
Together we will create wreaths made from burlap, ribbon, ornaments, pinecones and more! Project Human X will supply the tools needed to create a beautifully wreath to hang upon your door!
If you have something specific in mind you'd like to create, please feel free to bring any of your own materials (such as flowers from your garden or a specific ribbon you saw at the crafts store).
This workshop is open to ages 11+ . Minors must have an adult present. Each guest must have a ticket purchased (we only have so many seats!)
For this event we will paint in our ground-level art gallery. Plenty of artwork created by local artists will be on the walls to enjoy to look at and will be for sale as well!
Hot cocoa, treats and snacks will be available at this workshop too!
We look forward to create a beautiful wreath with you this holiday season! Sign up and get ready to have some fun! Ticket reequired. - via Eventbrite $10- $55
https://www.facebook.com/events/218650250237097/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_this_week_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
The Granada Theatre
108 North 9th Street, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864
10am- 8pm
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 causerd
The events below have now already happened. We moved them to the bottom to make it easier for people to see what is up and coming.
November 19-21
- Benton-
Benton Civic Center
A Holiday Treat for the Whole Family!
Presented by Pyramid Players
It's been a long and difficult year, so we think it's time for a celebration of all things positive and, of course, white! And what better way than to invite all of Southern Illinois to our place to share in America's favorite Christmas musical. With songs, we all grew up with bursting out from the actors onstage together with a live orchestra it promises to be a night to remember. So mark your calendar and plan on attending Irving Berlin's White Christmas.
Dates: Thursday, Nov. 18 (Special Dinner and a Show ticket)
Friday, Nov. 19 - 7PM,
Saturday, Nov. 20 - 7PM,
Sunday, Nov. 21 - 2PM
Tickets: Premium Reserved Seating - $21
Reserved Seating - $18
https://www.bentonciviccenter.com/events
November 20th
- Carbondale
Winter Wreath Workshop
Get into the winter spirit at our Winter Wreath Workshop!
Don't you love those beautifully decorated wreaths that come out on display every year? Impress your friends and family this holiday season with a wreath made by you!
Together we will create wreaths made from burlap, ribbon, ornaments, pinecones and more! Project Human X will supply the tools needed to create a beautifully wreath to hang upon your door!
If you have something specific in mind you'd like to create, please feel free to bring any of your own materials (such as flowers from your garden or a specific ribbon you saw at the crafts store).
This workshop is open to ages 11+ . Minors must have an adult present. Each guest must have a ticket purchased (we only have so many seats!)
For this event we will paint in our ground-level art gallery. Plenty of artwork created by local artists will be on the walls to enjoy to look at and will be for sale as well!
Hot cocoa, treats and snacks will be available at this workshop too!
We look forward to create a beautiful wreath with you this holiday season! Sign up and get ready to have some fun! Ticket reequired. - via Eventbrite $10- $55
https://www.facebook.com/events/218650250237097/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_this_week_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
- Mt Vernon
The Granada Theatre
108 North 9th Street, Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864
10am- 8pm
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 causerd
The events below have now already happened. We moved them to the bottom to make it easier for people to see what is up and coming.
