Take a scenic drive or walk through the Anna city park. Trees and light poles in the City park will be decorated with LED lights for the holiday season. Everyone is invited to drive or walk through during this time to enjoy the display!
remove invasive autumn olive trees along the road to the Garden of the Gods Observation Trail.
3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Wednesday November 29th, 7 pm Carrier Mills, Illinois Municipal Building Photos with Santa. A Free Event
Set in 1918 South Carolina, Wedding Band is an unsparing tale about the decade-long romance between a black seamstress and a white baker who love each other devotedly, while enduring disapproval from whites and scorn from blacks. They confront the possibility of living a normal married life as Herman falls […]
Come visit with Santa at this years Christmas in the Courtyard! Enjoy free carriage rides and hot chocolate graciously provided by Farmers State Bank & FSB Insurance. Location: the Courtyard (corner of Poplar st. and S Vine St.)
December 1-3 & 7-10, 2023 (Musical Comedy) You may remember back in our 38th season when we presented "Forever Plaid", a hilarious musical featuring the sounds of four guys in plaid singing nostalgic pop hits of the 1950s in a classic barbershop quartet style. Well, the guys in plaid are […]
Murphysboro Main Street presents the 2nd Annual "Run for a Claus 5k Walk/Run, benefiting the "Old Depot Restoration Project". Youth and Adult divisions available. Prize also awarded for best Christmas attire worn for the race! Shirt guaranteed with registration if you sign up before November 22nd. No extras will be Read more…
Downtown Pavillion: * 2 - 4pm - Santa & Mrs. Claus (Cobden Village Shops if weather is too harsh) * 2:30 - 4pm - Caroling - before & after the arrival of the Cobden High School Band(around 3:30pm) * 1 - 3pm - wagon rides with Cobden Elf Ray Hogan Read more…
The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the 75th Annual Metropolis Christmas Parade. This year's parade will take place on Saturday, December 2nd at 3:00 pm. This year’s theme is “The Music and Magic of Christmas”. The parade route will begin at Washington Park and proceed through downtown Metropolis along Read more…
The 31st Annual Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade will be on Saturday, December 3rd at 6:00pm along Illinois Avenue! Bundle up and head downtown to enjoy our local bands, floats, and of course, LIGHTS!
Botanist Chris Benda (aka Illinois Botanizer) travels throughout Illinois every year, visiting nature preserves, leading nature tours for the public, and en-countering all kinds of neat plants and animals. Join him as he presents photographs highlighting his best nature encounters of 2023. Registration is required. Please call Jennifer Randolph, the Read more…
Storytime with Santa at 3pm at the Library. Line up for parade at 4pm at Dongola School. Parade starts at 4:30pm Tree Lighting at 5:15pm
(Musical Comedy) You may remember back in our 38th season when we presented Forever Plaid, a hilarious musical featuring the sounds of four guys in plaid singing nostalgic pop hits of the 1950s in a classic barbershop quartet style. Well, the guys in plaid are back with a holiday-themed musical […]
Christmas at the Museum, Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Hot Chocolate, Fireside Chats with Santa Claus. Dec. 7 at 6 pm. The Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museum, 1600 Feazel Street, Harrisburg, Illinois 62946.
December 8 and 9 at 7 pm and Dec 10 at 2 PM: Children’s Musical A Christmas Story. Tickets are $15 and $5 for 12 & Under. Tickets may be purchased Thursdays/Fridays, 11-2 pm and Saturdays/Sundays 1-3 pm at the arts center, 117 W Davie St, Anna, IL starting on […]
The Cairo Heritage Foundation presents the 5th Annual Lights Parade, Friday evening, December 8, in the downtown historical district. The parade, with the theme, "The Magic of Lights," will start at 6:00 pm, head down Washington Avenue near 20th Street, turn at 8th Street, and end at Heritage Park on Read more…
A Murder in Red & Green An innocent (?) audience member is poisoned and three others have close calls. All have one thing in common – a name, Ann Green. But, outside of that, they have very LITTLE in common. One is a waitress at a diner, one is a Read more…
Come relax with a gentle yoga flow and a glass of wine. Class will be for all levels, even beginners! No need to pre-register, but please bring your own mat. $20 includes one glass of wine of your choice, a snack and yoga instruction. More at www.altovineyards.net
Holiday Craft Market (Free Open To The Public)+ Local Craft Beers Tickets for beer tasting portion of event:https://big-muddy-brewing.square.site/.../christkinde.../177
Now's the time Eldorado is putting on A Dickens of a Christmas in Downtown Eldorado. Help us recreate the 1841 Epic story, The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. There will be giveaways, plenty of activities for the kids, food, music, shopping and more right on 4th street, Downtown Eldorado. Free Read more…
Bring your artistic flair and let your imagination run wild as you decorate your very own wine glass. With a beautiful snowy vineyard as our backdrop, you’ll find inspiration at every turn. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a new hobby, this in-person event is perfect for Read more…
Entry forms can be picked up at Harrisburg Fire Department. Floats Lineup at East Side School, Judging Near Southern FS For Info call Mary Jo Agin 618-499-3830 or Sheila Pyle 618-499-4683 Directly after the parade, Pictures with Santa and Refreshments for the Kids at Harrisburg Town & Country Lions Club, Read more…
Join us for a fun evening of music and entertainment among friends! $1 off wine and wine drinks.
Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL The evening will feature the music of some of the region's most popular musicians, including The Gordons, Robert Bowlin and Wil Maring, Tim Crosby, Smith & Hill, Mel Goot, the Ivas John Band, Tawl Paul, Free Range Chicks and more. The Varsity Bar Read more…
Doors will open at 5:30. Holiday Bingo starts at 6pm! Christmas music sing along starts at 6:30pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 7pm for story time, and pictures. Throw on those pajamas and join us for a fun evening of holiday fun!
This one will be more of an intimate acoustic type setting. It’s a great show for the whole family and it would make a great Christmas gift! There is limited seating. Call Kiki’s at 618-833-2023 to reserve your seats!
Paint, sip and go on a mini-trip to Alto Vineyards for a refreshing experience. Singles , couples and friends are welcome! Join this event for some self love and self care or quality time with a loved one. A local artist will guide you through each step of a masterpiece […]
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