2,000 illuminated jack o’lanterns. Washington Park Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 753-6219, www.carillon-rees.org.
Zoolie Ghoulie Oct 24-25, Children get a chance to trick or treat around the zoo. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Dr. 753- 6217, www.hensonrobinsonzoo.org.
Haunted Nights of History at Edwards Place Oct 29-30, 7-9pm, Experience Edwards Place historic home during the evening in this fun event appropriate for the entire family.. 700 N. Fourth St. 523-2631.
November
Holiday Hall Nov 14-Dec 12, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Sat, Fifth Annual Holiday Hall featuring the juried fine art and original craft art work of Illinois artisans. Springfield Art Association, 700
N. Fourth St. 523-2631.
Memorial’s Festival of Trees Nov 21-29, 10am-8pm, 4-8pm Nov 27, 10am-5pm Sun, A holiday celebration that features more than 20 decorated trees and wreaths, live music, cookies, Santa Claus and more. $5 adults, $2 children. Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds.
www.memorialsfestivaloftrees.com.
December
Old Capitol Holiday Walks Dec 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 5-8 pm, Extended hours for downtown business includes festive décor, horse drawn trolley, Santa House and live entertainment. Downtown Springfield.
www.downtownspringfield.org.
Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony Dec 5, 1:30pm, Winter concert featuring three orchestra levels, junior and starter strings.
First United Methodist Church, 2941
S. Koke Mill Rd. For more info, call 753-8000 or go to www.svys.org.
Springfield Jaycees and Ansar Shrine Holiday Parade Dec 5, Themed holiday parade featuring floats from various Springfield organizations, high school bands, candy and Santa Claus. For more info, go to www.springfieldjaycees.org.
Nutcracker Dec 12-13, 2 and 8pm Sat, 2pm Sun, The Springfield Ballet Company’s production of the Nutcracker, featuring area ballerinas. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS campus. 206-6160.
Caroling at the Carillon Dec 13, 4:30-5:30pm, Carol at the park in front of a bonfire. Drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. Washington Park Carillon, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. 753-6219 www.carillonrees.org.
First Night Springfield Dec 31, 5pm-12am, An alcohol free event for the entire family featuring
live dance, music and theatrical performances by various artists along with a fireworks display. 753-3519.
www.springfieldartsco.org
February
Syrup Making Demonstrations Feb 13-Mar 7, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Sat– Sun, Learn the process of tapping tress for sap then go to the sugar grove to do it yourself. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Dr. 529-1111.
March
Sausage and Pancake Breakfast Mar 13-14 and 20-21, 8am-12pm, Featuring syrup tapped form local trees by local volunteers. The breakfast includes sausage patties, pancakes, juice and coffee. $7.50 adults, $4 children 12 and under. Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E. Lake Dr. 529-1111.
