The “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is here and Springfield has so many events to celebrate the holiday season!
Click on the events for more details.
(Please remember that bad weather can cause events to be canceled or rescheduled. Check the venue's website/social media pages before attending)
(SP-Shopping Event, FF-Family Fun, PF-Performance/Concert, SC-Santa Claus Appearance, CF-Holiday Crafts, HS-Historic, 21+-Adults Only)
Nov 6-7: Hobnob Holiday Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP)
Nov 7: Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market at Union Station (SP)
Nov 8: Westside Market at Papo's Cafe (SP)
Nov 21: Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market at Union Station (SP)
Nov 22: Holiday Extravaganza at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP, SC)
Nov 27-29: Zoo Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)
Nov 27-29: Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)
Nov 28: Illinois Local Holiday Market at the Illinois State Fairgrounds (SP, FF, SC)
Dec 3-6: Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)
Dec 4-6: Illinois Product Holiday Market at Union Station (SP, FF)
Dec 4-6: White Christmas the Musical at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
Dec 4-6: Zoo Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)
Dec 5: Fresh Evergreen Wreath Making Workshop at Washington Park Botanical Gardens (CF)
Dec 5: Christmas Market at the Brinkerhoff Mansion (SP)
Dec 5: Holiday Open House at Edwards Place (FF, SC, HS)
Dec 5: Holiday Lights Parade in Downtown Springfield (FF)
Dec 5: The Nutcracker by Springfield Youth Performance Group at the SHG Auditorium (PF, FF)
Dec 5-6: The Nutcracker by Copper Coin Ballet Company at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)
Dec 5-20: Winter Holiday Floral Show at Washington Park Botanical Gardens
Dec 6: A Special Visit with Caring Santa at White Oaks Mall (FF, SC)
Dec 6: Pet Photos with Santa at White Oaks Mall (SC)
Dec 10-13: Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)
Dec 11-13: White Christmas the Musical at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
Dec 11-13: Zoo Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)
Dec 11: Illinois Symphony Orchestra "Holiday Pops in the Heartland" at UIS Performing Arts Center (PF)
Dec 12: Santa Claus Holiday Tea at Edwards Place (HS)
Dec 12: Christmas Candlelight Tour at Elijah Iles House (HS)
Dec 12-13: Westside Markets Hometown Christmas at The Crafted Stag Supply (SP, SC)
Dec 13: Caroling at the Carillon at Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon (FF)
Dec 17-20: Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)
Dec 18-20: Dual Piano Christmas at the Hoogland Center for the Arts (PF)
Dec 18-22: Zoo Lights at the Henson Robinson Zoo (FF)
Dec 19: Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market at Union Station (SP)
Dec 19: Christmas Candlelight Tour at Elijah Iles House (HS)
Dec 24-27: Light Up the Park at Chatham Community Park (FF)
Jan 2: Winter Old Capitol Farmer's Market at Union Station (SP)
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(Remember to keep checking back with us as the event list is updated throughout the season!)
Looking for a place to rest after all this Holiday fun? Check out our Hotel section!