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Get in the holiday spirit at the 35th Annual Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8 a.m.-noon. This is your chance to buy yummy homemade cookies, candy and treats. Choose some of your holiday and family favorites. Come early for the best selection. All profits are donated to local missions and ministries.

Let the Women of Peace do the gift wrapping for you!

Support our new women's ministry at Peace Lutheran Church — and cross one more holiday to-do off your list — while you enjoy free hot chocolate and a festive atmosphere. Proceeds will go to sending the Women of Peace get to Des Moines for the 2026 triennial WELCA gathering and supporting Mini O' Beirne Crisis Nursery.

🎄 Clicks for Compass 🎄
📸 A Pay-What-You-Can Photo Event Benefiting Compass for Kids in honor of Cash Russell.
Join us for a warm and joyful holiday morning at the historic Pasfield House Inn! Almalee Photography will be offering pay-what-you-can holiday portraits, with all proceeds benefiting Compass for Kids in honor of Cash Russell.
Bring the whole family for festive fun, treats, and memories that give back.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Pasfield House Inn, Springfield, IL
🌟 What to Expect
✨ Holiday-themed family photos by Almalee Photography
✨ Pay-what-you-can – every dollar supports Compass for Kids
✨ Sweet treats & warm holiday vibes
✨ Kids holiday crafts and activities
✨ Open to the public
✨ No reservations needed
Come capture magical moments while supporting local kids and honoring Cash’s legacy of kindness. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🎁
Contact information: Almalee Photography, https://almaleephotography.mypixieset.com/
217-331-8828

Magic the Gathering tutorial and tournament.

No experience necessary.
LGBT+ individuals and allies.

Each player receives two Jumpstart Boosters ($14 value).
Guided tutorial by Mattie Schraeder with 30 years of experience.
Prizes for best new player and best overall record.

Peoples National Bank of Springfield was the first religious and ethnically-integrated bank in downstate Illinois. African Americans Dr. Edwin A. Lee, Sr. and E. Winfred "Doc" Helm were instrumental in founding it. Located on the east side of Springfield across from the Cook Street post office, its motto was "where people make the difference." See black and white photos from the 1970s, architectural plans, newspaper articles, telephone directory advertisements, oral histories, artifact photos, certificates, and correspondence.

Santa is coming to the Old State Capitol! Share your holiday wishes with him at this event from 1:00-4:00 PM on November 29 and December 6, 13, and 20. There will also be opportunities to write letters to Santa, make fun holiday crafts, and take some memorable photos. This is an "open house" style event; guests are welcome to come and go any time between 1:00-4:00 PM.

As a featured site on Visit Springfield's Holiday Historic Homes Tour, the Vachel Lindsay Home will welcome guests for an open house from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. No reservation required.

As a featured site on Visit Springfield's Holiday Historic Homes Tour, the Dana-Thomas House will host an open house on selected Saturdays from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. And just a few blocks away, the Vachel Lindsay Home will also welcome guests for a 1:00 PM-4:00 PM open house. Reservations not required for either event.

Peoples National Bank of Springfield was the first religious and ethnically-integrated bank in downstate Illinois. African Americans Dr. Edwin A. Lee, Sr. and E. Winfred "Doc" Helm were instrumental in founding it. Located on the east side of Springfield across from the Cook Street post office, its motto was "where people make the difference." See black and white photos from the 1970s, architectural plans, newspaper articles, telephone directory advertisements, oral histories, artifact photos, certificates, and correspondence.

Join the Prairie Wind Ensemble, under the direction Jim Tallman, for their holiday concert! Admission is free to the concert, however a donation is suggested. Please follow the Prairie Wind Ensemble on Facebook and Instagram for more information!