The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • D6

1 D6 Tuesday, November 14 201 7 TH a NT a ra PH Following is a guide to the many big holiday happenings in Central Illinois scheduled between now and end. For any additions or updates that arise as the season progresses, consult the weekly arts and entertainment calendar in section. NOV. 17-DEC. 30 Holiday Treasures Exhibition and Sale cLean County a rts Center, downtown loomington; affordable works and seasonal items by more than 50 local and national artists; 309-829-0011.

Luthy Botanical Garden Poinsettia Show and Candlelight Walks 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at noon-5 p. m. un Luthy otanical Garden in Glen ak ark, Peoria; holiday floral displays and sales, candlelight walks 6-9 p. m.

at through ec. 16; donation; 309-686-3362. NOV. 17-18 Blessings of the Table: Thanksgiving at Clover Lawn; 9 a. p.

av id avis ansion tate Historic ite 1000 on roe rive, loomington; tours of historic mansion preparing for period Thanksgiving feast; donation; 309-828-1084. Morton Holidazzle Weekend p.m. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No v.

18, downtown or ton; tree-lighting ceremony and downtown candlelight stroll, chili supper, anta visit, downtown merchant open houses, holiday trolley, Christmas craft sales, anta visits, more; 309-266-7092. NOV. 17-19 The Baby Festival of Trees 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 19, Interstate Center, 2301 W. arket loomin gton; decorated trees, holiday displays, special events, more; under 3 free; 309-451-7254. Nuncrackers, The Nunsense Christmas Musical 7 p.m. Nov.

17-18, 2 p.m. No v. 19, Paxton arket treet Theatr Paxton; Tri- County Players production of holiday musical comedy; $12; 217-379-7028. NOV. 18 Christmas on Vinegar Hill; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., various oun Pulaski locations; crafts, antiques, baked goods, period decorations, live music, merchant specials, more; free admission; www.mt pulaskiil.com.

Decatur Lighted Christmas Parade 5:30 p.m., downtown ecatur illuminated floats, anta arrival, more; free; 217-422-2200. East Peoria Festival of Lights Parade 5:45 p.m., Washington treet in do wntown ast Peoria; lighted-float parade; free; 309-427-7768. Gibson City Lighted Christmas Parade 4-8 p.m., downtown Gibson City; live music, village activities, vendors preceding lighted float parade and tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.; fr ee. Thanksgiving Farmers Market 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Grossinger otor a ena, 101 adison loomin gton; indoor edition of owntown loomington Farmers ark et; free; 309-829-9599. NOV.

18-19 Champaign-Urbana Festival of Trees 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No v. 19, Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 Neil Champaign; themed trees, wreaths, gift baskets, special events and more; 217-356-5880.

Civil War Winter Quarters Construction 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No v. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19, W.H.

ommer Park, Peoria; re-enactment of Civil War soldiers constructing winter encampment, with living historians, demonstrations, drills, more; $5 per vehicle; 309-691-8423. The Village-Aires Holiday Concert: Together at Christmas; 7 p.m. No v. 18, 3 p.m. Nov.

19, t. nited hurch of Christ, 236 W. Fifth inonk; annual holiday concert by community chorus; under 5 free. NOV. 18-26 Springfield Festival of Trees 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Illinois tate airgrounds rr uilding, pringfield; decorated trees, entertainment, more; 217-788-4301.

NOV. 19 Farmer City Christmas Parade 2 p.m. Farmer City Fairgrounds to ain tree downtown; the Night efore theme, with bands, floats, anta arrival; fr ee; 309-830-7422. Holiday Pictures with the Reindeer 1-3 p.m., iller ark Zoo, loomin gton; family pictures taken with zoo reindeer; $20 with zoo admission; reservations at www.mpzs.org; 309-434-2243. Illinois Symphony Orchestra Holidays in the Heartland; 3 p.m., loomin ton Center for the Performing a ts, 600 N.

ast annual holiday pops concert; 866-686-9541. NOV. 23 Turkey Trot 9 a.m. (registr ation, 8 a.m.), iller ark, loomin gton; half- mile fun run for ages 8-14, 3-mile run for ages 15-adult, 1.5-mile non-competitive walk; free; 309-434-2260. NOV.

23-DEC. 31 East Peoria Festival of Lights 5-9 p.m. 5-11 p.m. at downtown ast Peoria and other locations; two-mile drive-through displays ($10 per and other attractions; 309-427-7786. NOV.

24 Fun Frosty Friday at Lincoln Museum 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a br aham Lincoln Presidential Library, 212 N. 6th prin gfield; anta greeting, presidential tree-lighting, hot chocolate, crafts, movies, more; 217-558-8934. Peoria Santa Claus Parade 10:15 a.m., downtown Peoria; bands, floats, an ta arrival, more; free; 309-681-0696. Pontiac Christmas Light-Up Parade 6 p.m., downtown Pontiac square; parade, followed by anta arrival and visits; free; 815- 844-6692. Yule Like Peoria 6-9 p.m., do wntown Peoria; live entertainment at various locations, decorations, strolling characters, merchant open houses, courthouse tree-lighting ceremony (6 p.m.), efresh ments, more; free; 309-681-0694.

NOV. 24-26 Julmarknad Christmas Market 10 a.m.-5 p.m., ishop Hill tate Historic ite; wedish holiday festival with folk characters strolling village, live music, wed ish foods, handmade wares, folk art, more; free; 309-927-3345. NOV. 24-DEC. 30 Christmas at Clover Lawn 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

at avid avis an sion, 1000 onr oe riv loomin gton; historic home decorated for ictorian Christmas; 309-828-1084. DeWitt County Museum Holiday Tours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at and 1-5 p.m. C.H. oore Homestead, 219 Woodlawn, Clinton; tours of decorated ictorian mansion, with candlelight tours and live music 5-8 p.m.

through ec 22; 217-935-6066. NOV. 25 Champaign Parade of Lights 6 p.m., downtown Champaign; illuminated holiday parade, with pre-parade entertainment and hot chocolate at 5 p.m. and post -parade tree lighting at ne ain Plaza; www. champaigncenter.com.

Clinton Christmas Parade 2 p.m., downtown Clinton; parade, followed by opening of House on r. quar free; 217-935-3364. Holiday Pictures with the Reindeer 10 a.m.-noon, iller ark Zoo, loomin ton; family pictures taken with zoo reindeer; $20 with zoo admission; reservations at www.mpzs.org; 309-434-2243. Light Up Streator and Lighted Parade Midnight Madness 10 a.m.-midnight downtown and City Park, treator lighting of park decorations, lighted parade (7 p.m.), food, live music, an ta visit, merchant specials, more; free; 815-672-2055. Paxton Christmas Parade 1:30 p.m., downtown Paxton; annual parade; free; 217-379-3388.

NOV. 25-26 Christmas at Walnut Grove Farm 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Walnut Grove Farm, Knoxville; juried artisan show in various media, foods, family activities, carriage rides, music, more; admission by donation of food items for charity Christmas baskets; 309-289-4770. NOV. 25-JAN. 14 PNC Winterfest Peoria Civic Center, Peoria; outdoor frozen ice rink, with themed nights, entertainment stage, refreshments and more; per 90-min.

skating session; www.PNCWinterfest.com. NOV. 26 Nativity Tour 1-4 p.m First ap tist Church, 1320 a rbor rive, ecatur; display in mor than 500 nativity scenes, live entertainment, more; 217-875-8034. NOV. 27 Mannheim Streamroller Christmas 7:30 p.m., of I at prin gfield an gamon a uditorium, prin gfield; holiday concert by Chip avis-produced band; 800-207-6960.

NOV. 30-DEC. 3 Christmas in the Chapel: An Old-Fashioned Christ-Mess 7 p.m. No v. 30- ec 1, 10 a.m.

ec 2, 2:30 p.m. ec 2-3, Lincoln Christian niversity, Lincoln; LC Ch orale holiday show; 217-651-4825. A Gift of Christmas 7 p.m. No v. 30- ec.

2, 2 p.m. ec 3, Five Points Washington, Washington; Conklin Players production of holiday music revue; 309-444-8600. NOV. 30-DEC. 3 AND DEC.

7-10 The Best Christmas Ever agle Performing a rts and Conference Center, 319 N. Plum, Pontiac ermillion Play ers holiday musical revue; 815-844-1187. DEC. 1-3 AND 8-10 Champaign-Urbana The Nutcracker; 7:30 p.m. ec 1-2 and 8-9, 2 p.m.

ec. 2-3 and 9-10, of I Krannert Center, rbana; featuring Champaign- rbana ym phony; 217-333-6280. DEC. 1-31 Christmas at the Weber House Garden; Weber House, 1503 aker tre ator; historic home decorated for holidays; 815-672-8327. Dooley Park Forest of Lights dusk nightly, oole Park, wns; illuminated holiday displays; free.

DEC. 1 Dwight Light-Up Christmas Parade; 6 p.m., downtown wight; floats, bands, anta, tree lighting, carriage rides, more; free; 815 -584-2091. Jammies and Jingles: Family Fun Night; 6-8 p.m., isc overy seum, 101 ea ufort Normal; ames, crafts, milk and cookies, anta; $4 members, $11 non-member 309-433-3444. Once Upon a Friday; 5-8 p.m., downtown loomin gton; window displays featuring live models, animated scenes, holiday music, local art, more; 309-829-9599. DEC.

1-2 Eureka College Chamber Singers Renaissance Christmas Dinner 6:30 p. ureka College Cerf Center Terrill ooms, ureka; meal, with entertainment by singers; 309-467-6420. DEC. 1-3 The Holiday Spectacular; 7:30 p.m. ec 1, 2 p.m.

ec 2-3, loomington Center for the Performing a rts, 600 N. ast loomin gton; holiday music and entertainment revue; 866-686-9541. DEC. 1-JAN. 5 Christmas with the Lincolns; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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