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Whether it’s time-honored traditions or new and novel experiences, Springfield has plenty of holiday programs for you and yours, from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s. Grab your calendar and schedule some of these great holiday offers that focus on sustainable shopping, parent-child bonding, and family-friendly fun.

Jubilee Farms Holiday Craft Fair Shop for Christmas decorations, sustainable crafts, pottery, textiles, knitting, crocheting, felting, sewing gifts, and international handicrafts. Baked goods will also be available on Saturdays (December 3rd and 10th). In addition to holiday craft fairs, Jubilee Farms hosts his two parents. ornament craft workshop Saturday, December 17th. Kids ages 4 to her 10 can team up with a parent to decorate the ornament with a purse-sized photo of their child. For more information, go online or call Jubilee Farm. You must register by December 1st.

Winter Wonderland Wednesdays (and Saturdays) take place at Kiseum. In honor of the Downtown Springfield Holiday Walk, we’re extending our Saturday and Wednesday hours from November 26th through December 21st. Kisdeum is open Saturday and Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm. It’s halved. Kidzeum also includes time spent on fun outside of school during the children’s holidays. For more information, visit the Kiseum website.

Chatham Light up the Park 2022 It takes place every Thursday through Sunday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm from Friday, November 25th to December 25th. This family-friendly holiday adventure lets you enjoy the magical holiday light displays throughout Chatham Community Park from the comfort and safety of your vehicle. Pro tip: Bring your iPad or tablet with Fun Holiday Specials downloaded to make the wait fun and festive.

of 49th Annual Winter Holiday Floral Show at the Washington Park Botanical Garden It will be held from December 3rd to December 21st. The event is free for all ages, and visitors can enjoy over 500 poinsettia plants surrounded by fresh, decorated evergreens and lush tropical foliage. The Botanical Gardens are open Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The Reese Carillon Society, Carillon Bells and Springfield Park District are planning their 40th Annual General Meeting. carillon caroling Event Sunday, December 11 from 3:00pm to 5:30pm In addition to bonfire and family song sessions, the 2022 Caroling at the Carillon event will feature the first Jingle Bells SpectacularComplimentary activities include complimentary snacks and drinks from the Apple Barn, children’s activities and crafts, music, Santa, and Christmas tree lighting. Activities start at 3pm, caroling at 4pm, and tree lighting at 5:20pm.

of Springfield Art Association We offer several holiday-themed one-day events for both adults and families.On December 3rd, the SAA will host two. gingerbread house workshop For all ages.There are also various glass workshop Participants ages 14 and up can carve a glass Christmas tree, Santa hat, or candy cane.For preschool sets, check out SAA’s ‘Literally Inspired’ Workshopwhere parents/guardians and children can find inspiration from children’s books and create corresponding art projects together. increase. mittens, Preschoolers and their parents have the opportunity to make mitten ornaments out of clay. For more information, visit the Springfield Art Association and register for these festive holiday happenings.

Pamela Savage is a freelance writer living in Springfield who hopes you have a great holiday season ahead.