Fun Run: 9-10 a.m.,Duncan Park | Registration starts at 8 a.m. Race begins at 9 a.m. and ends downtown at The Plaza of Jacksonville. Proceeds will benefit CrossFit Culminate and Jacksonville Main Street. For more information, contact Melissa at [email protected] or call/text 217-473-5081 jacksonvillemainstreet.com.

Holiday Embroidery: 9 a.m.-noon, Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. $35 for non-members. $25 for SAA members. | Create small embroidered objects for winter holidays and gift-giving. Registration required at edwardsplace.org/upcoming-events. or call 217-523-2361.

Friends of the Library Book Sale: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Browse a wide selection of titles from vintage reads to newer releases while supporting the library. Most books priced at $1 or $0.50.

Author Event: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Local author Les Stevens book signing of his new book “Attack in NYC at 9:11 a.m.” Books will be available for purchase.

Mistletoe Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations, downtown Central Park | Featuring unique vendors located inside stores around downtown Central Park. Drinks, entertainment and activities. For more information, visit jacksonvillemainstreet.com.

Ice Skating: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Union Square Park, campus of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield | Skates can be rented inside Union Station which helps support Sangamon CEO class activities. 

Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Our Town Books, 64 E. Central Park Plaza. | Generally for children to age 8, but all welcome. For more information, call 217-245-2665. Every Saturday.

Santa’s Chocolate Express: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., various locations in Grafton | City-wide holiday celebration. Collect chocolates from local businesses, enjoy caroling and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus from noon to 2 p.m. at Grove Memorial Park. For more information, visit riversandroutes.com.

Christmas Luncheon: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church 359 W. State St. $15 | Carry-out available. Call Parish office for tickets at 217-245-5901.

In-store Signing Event: Noon-6 p.m., Destination Toys, 228 W. Morton Ave. | Meet Mark Dodson, the voice of Mogwai in “Gremlins” and “Gremlins 2” and several “Star Wars” movies. 

Holiday Open House: 1-4 p.m., Springfield Art Association, Edwards Place, 700 N. Fourth St., Springfield. Free | See Edwards Place in holiday finery, while listening to and singing carols, and meet a Civil War era Santa Claus. Refreshments provided. For more information, visit edwardsplace.org.

Santa’s House: 1:30-4 p.m., south side of Jacksonville Square | Visit Santa.

The Nutcracker: 2 p.m. UIS Performing Arts Center, Sangamon Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. $42-$50. | Performed by the Copper Coin Ballet Company. For tickets and more information, visit uispac.com or call 217-206-6160.

Christmas Open House: 2-5 p.m., Villa DeWolf, 876 W. State St. Admission $15 adults, $5 children | Tim Chipman on piano. Refreshments served and tours given. Visit with Gus and Annie Ayers and family, and Mr. Lincoln.

UIS Choirs Concert: 3 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. Free | Performance by UIS Chorus, Sound Celebration Choir and UIS Flute Chorus. For tickets and more information, visit uispac.com.

Jacksonville Festival of Lights: 5-9 p.m., Morgan County Fair Grounds, 110 N. Westgate Ave. $10 per car.| Family-friendly drive-through event. Food pantry donations accepted. Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 31.

Gallery Opening: 6-8 p.m., David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. | “Woodwork and Altered Images” with artists Ryan Brown and Lou Zale. For more information, call 217-243-9390.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus presents “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”: 7 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – Peggy Ryder Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. $10-$18 | An evening of Christmas music. For tickets and more information, visit hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

Southern Rail Band: 7-10 p.m., American Legion, 903 W. Superior Ave. | Live music.

STC presents “Holiday Inn”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut. For tickets and more information, visit hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

Sunday 

Pilot Club Holiday Home Tour and Tea: 1-5 p.m., Twisted Tree, 1061 E. Morton Ave. Tickets $15 | Tour five homes and the Jacksonville Area Museum followed by tea served at Twisted Tea. For more information and ticket sale locations, visit jacksonvilleil.org.

Holiday Family Photos Fundraiser: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Hampton Inn, 1725 W. Morton Ave. $25 minimum donation | Get up to three digital images and one print release. Photos by Lacey Matthews Photography. For more information or to book an appointment, call or text Mackenzie at 217-473-9996. All proceeds go to Morgan, Scott and Cass County Crimestoppers.

The Nutcracker: 2 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, Sangamon Auditorium, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. $42-$50. | Performed by the Copper Coin Ballet Company. For tickets and more information, visit uispac.com or call 217-206-6160.

STC presents “Holiday Inn”: 2 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts – LRS Theatre, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut. For tickets and more information, visit hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

Tim Hart: 2-5 p.m., Ridge View Winery,  529 County Road 200 N, Mount Sterling | Live music.

Music Under the Dome: 4 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | The Tater Tots, Springfield duo Micah Walk and Kristi Lecocq, play kids’ music.

Community Christmas Tree Lighting: 4:30-5 p.m., Murrayville Post Office, 105 Church St., Murrayville. 

Jacksonville Festival of Lights: 5-9 p.m., Morgan County Fair Grounds, 110 N. Westgate Ave. $10 per car.| Family-friendly drive-through event. Food pantry donations accepted. Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 31.

Gibson Girls Christmas Program: 6-7:30 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 859 N. Main St. Donations accepted. | For more information, contact Pastor Ron Heard at 217-473-3273.

UIS Jazz Cafe: 7 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, UIS Studio Theatre, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. Free | Performance by UIS Jazz Ensemble. For more information, visit uispac.com.

Monday

Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. Free | Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s indoor walking program is open each day Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 22. For more information, call 217-479-3928.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. | To donate, contact ImpactLife Springfield at 800-747-5401 or visit bloodcenter.org and use code 60058 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. All donors receive voucher for e-gift card or direct a donation to local food bank.

Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.

Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.   

Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.

Breastfeeding 101: 6-7:30 p.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, 1600 W. Walnut St. Free | Offers support for new breastfeeding families. Taught by lactation consultants. Registration required. To register or for more information, call 217-245-9541.

Tuesday

Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. Free | Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s indoor walking program is open each day Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 22. For more information, call 217-479-3928.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Explorer’s Bible Study: 9:15 a.m., Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, 951 Lincoln Ave. | Study the Book of Exodus. Classes run through April. Call 217-473-4515 to register.  

Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.

Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.

Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.

Young Adult Book Club: 5-6 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Meets on the first Tuesday of each month. For students grades six through 12. For more information, contact Courtney 217-243-5435 or [email protected].

Book Club for Educators: 6-7:30 p.m., Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum virtual event. Free | Read and discuss Eric Foner’s “The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution.” Registration required. To register and for more information, visit presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.

Wednesday

Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. Free | Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s indoor walking program is open each day Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 22. For more information, call 217-479-3928.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Story Time: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Stories and a craft every Wednesday. 

Ice Skating: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Union Square Park, campus of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. Sixth St., Springfield | Skates can be rented inside Union Station which helps support Sangamon CEO class activities. 

Advent Allegro: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 185 W. Walnut St. | Featuring The Extension Chords. Lunch 11:30 a.m. Concert 12:15 p.m. 

Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.

Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.

Commodity Food Distribution: 1:15 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free | For income-eligible residents of Morgan County. Bring proof of residence and a box for food.

Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.

Adult Craft Night: 6 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | Holiday cards and gift tags. For more information, call 217-243-5435.

Christmas Movie Trivia Night: 6-9 p.m., Future Champions Sports Complex, 5 Kelly St. $5/person, up to six per team. | Social hour 6 p.m. Trivia 7 p.m. For reservations, e-mail [email protected].

County Line Dance Club Class: 6:30 p.m., Hangout Bar and Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $5.

Zoom Event: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb: 7 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free | Author, podcast host and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb discusses how to get through the stress and anxiety of the holiday season. Event can be viewed at home or at the library. Registration required; call the library at 217-243-5435.

Thursday

Cookie/Candy Walk: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Jacksonville Area Senior Center, 155 W. Morton Ave. | Cookie/candy walk $6/pound. Gift basket giveaway $1/ticket or $5/six tickets. Cookie/Candy Walk $6 per pound. 

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.

Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free | Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445.

Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free | Serving meals to go for anyone in need.

Santa’s House: 4-6:30 p.m., south side of Jacksonville Square | Visit Santa.

Jacksonville Festival of Lights: 5-9 p.m., Morgan County Fair Grounds, 110 N. Westgate Ave. $10 per car.| Family-friendly drive-through event. Food pantry donations accepted. Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 31.

Poetry Open Mic: 7 p.m., Soap Co. Coffee House, 207 S. Sandy St. Free | All are welcome. For questions, call 217-742-5777.

Friday

Walking for Wellness: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St. Free | Jacksonville Memorial Hospital’s indoor walking program is open each day Jacksonville School District 117 is in session. Runs through March 22. For more information, call 217-479-3928.

Reaching Rural Veterans: 9-11 a.m., Salvation Army, 331 Douglas Ave. | Information on veteran services, giveaways and gift cards. For more information, contact Chris Clarke 217-245-7124. Meets on the second Friday of each month. 

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 311 E. Morgan St. Free | For Morgan County residents.

Baby Storytime: 10-11 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | For caregivers and babies 0-24 months. Every Friday.

Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. | Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door.

Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 12:30-1 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free.

Lego Club: 2:30-5 p.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. | For more information, call 217-243-5435.

Santa’s House: 4-6:30 p.m., south side of Jacksonville Square | Visit Santa.

Jacksonville Festival of Lights: 5-9 p.m., Morgan County Fair Grounds, 110 N. Westgate Ave. $10 per car.| Family-friendly drive-through event. Food pantry donations accepted. Thursday through Sunday until Dec. 31.

Morgan County Audubon Society: 7 p.m, First Presbyterian Church, 870 W. College Ave. | Naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw will present Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight.

Land of Lincoln Barbershop Chorus presents “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”: 7 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | An evening of Christmas music. For tickets and more information, visit hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

UIS Solo Concert-UIS Music: 7 p.m., UIS Performing Arts Center, 1 University Plaza, Springfield. | Performance by UIS and UISCMS students.

“Holiday Inn”: 7:30 p.m., Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield. | Irving Berlin’s story about Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut. For tickets and more information, visit hcfta.org or call 217-523-2787.

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