Joey McLaughlin talks with Michelle Ownbey from the Illinois Times about things to do this weekend.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
FRIDAY, SATURDAY: 7 p.m.
A performance by the Land of Lincoln Barbershop Quartet
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Miracle on 34th Street
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
Springfield Theatre Centre presents a heartwarming musical based on the classic holiday film.
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Alternative Holiday Fair
FRIDAY: 4-8 p.m., SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Shop for fair-trade items that improve the lives of artisans, plus international foods at Friday dinner and Saturday lunch and bake sale items,
First Church of the Brethren
Pre-Kwanzaa Expo
SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
A variety of African American vendors will offer unique items including jewelry, clothing, accessories, arts and crafts and baked goods. Entertainment by local schools and organizations.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Old Capitol Holiday Walks
SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Visits with Santa, Midwest sleigh rides, ice skating, kid’s crafts, live entertainment and a hot cocoa bar. Springfield Jaycee’s Holiday lights Parade at 5:30.
Dana-Thomas House Festivities
SATURDAY: 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy crafts in the carriage house and cocoa in the courtyard. Luminary Nights House Tours are led every half hour.
Dana-Thomas House