Nan Kording

Join the Springfield Area Arts Council for the 32nd annual First Night Springfield celebration featuring regional and local artists and performers spanning 11 stages at five venues. The festivities begin with complimentary children’s performances and activities inside Springfield High School from 1-4 p.m. followed by a concert on the Barton Theater organ by Mark Gifford […]

On Thursday, Dec. 20, take in a “Tales from the Vault” program titled “Marshall Field’s Christmas” moderated by Betsy Dollar, director of the Springfield Art Association. During the 1970s, Betsy created ornaments at Marshall Field’s flagship store in Chicago, which was known for its holiday window displays, giant tree and whimsical, festive decorations. During this […]

When Justin, magician extraordinaire, visits Sesame Street to perform a magic show for the neighborhood, Elmo desperately wants to be part of the big show. The problem is, Elmo cannot perform magic, so he teams up with Abby and Justin to “discover the power of yet.” During Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic, Elmo learns […]

Shop local to find delicious ingredients for your holiday meal during the December Springfield Holiday Farmers Market on Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The State House Inn. The free event features more than 30 vendors selling a variety of products such as pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, cheese, greens, carrots, potatoes, […]

See Springfield’s oldest home, the Elijah Iles House, decked with 19th century holiday decor during the Candlelight Tour on Friday, Dec. 14 and the Historic Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15. The Candlelight Tour will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and tour the home, fully decorated with period-authentic decorations, by candlelight […]

Classic Nashville Christmas, presented by Jason Petty, Katie Deal and The Classic Nashville Roadshow cast, is a live-stage production that showcases country, gospel and bluegrass Christmas songs and the stories behind them. The authentic-period set will delight attendees of all ages, and the performance features hits such as Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas,” Willie Nelson’s […]

Enjoy shopping, dining and holiday cheer on Wednesday, Dec. 19 during a Wednesday night installment of the Old Capitol Holiday Walks. In addition to shopping and dining at downtown Springfield’s many charming shops and restaurants, the 2018 holiday walks feature carolers, a 12-foot-tall Christmas tree created by Ace Sign Co. on the Old State Capitol […]

Enjoy holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 8, during the 47th annual Springfield Jaycees Holiday Lights Parade. This festive downtown parade celebrates the start of the holiday season and is a time-honored tradition that began in 1949 and has been held annually since 1972. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Horace Mann parking […]

On Sunday, Dec. 9, individuals of all ages are invited to sing holiday carols accompanied by the carillon bells during the 37th annual Caroling at the Carillon event at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon. Seasonal interludes will be provided by the Trinity Wind Ensemble while guests enjoy a roaring bonfire (weather permitting) plus complimentary cookies […]

On Saturday, Dec. 1 from 12-4 p.m., families are invited to attend a gingerbread house decorating session at the Springfield Art Association. This is a great opportunity to partake in a classic holiday tradition by decorating a prebuilt gingerbread house with icing and candy without making a mess in your own home. The cost is […]