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Thursday, December 19
Frosty’s Holiday Wonderland
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Douglass Community Center, Champaign
Details: Crafts, games, and a visit from Santa to spread holiday cheer.
Plant Swap
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana
Details: Hosted by Luscious Leaves, bring rooted plants, cuttings, or other plant items labeled with your name and the plant’s name to trade with fellow plant lovers.
Friday, December 20
Paddle Battles Tournament
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
Location: Savoy Recreation Center, Savoy
Details: Join this competitive pickleball tournament!
More info: savoyil.recdesk.com
New Twang City
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: The Rose Bowl Tavern, Urbana
Details: A no-cover night of country, rock, and western tunes.
Candles and Carols
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Monticello Main Street, Monticello
Details: Horse-drawn carriage rides, open retailers for last-minute shopping, and a community carol singalong from 6:30-7:30. Check out the new selfie station for festive photos!
Coffee and Paint
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hey, Bobo Cafe, Latitude Apartments Shopping Center, Champaign
Details: Paint a mug while sipping on a cozy hot drink. All materials, including mugs and paint, are provided. Baristas will assist with the painting process.
Saturday, December 21
Mrs. Claus Workshop!
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: The CU Flower House, Champaign
Details: Kids can enjoy storytelling with Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts, and milk with a chocolate chip cookie.
Winter Solstice Bonfire
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello
Details: Celebrate the start of winter with a bonfire, the Holiday GLOW display, a Winter Market in the Mansion, and food trucks offering seasonal treats.
Sunday, December 22
Peoria Area TubaChristmas
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Peoria
Details: A 51-year tradition! Tuba and euphonium players spread holiday cheer in a festive performance. For performers: Registration starts at 1:00 p.m., rehearsal at 1:30 p.m. Dress festively, decorate your instrument, and bring a music stand.
More info: tubachristmas.com
Email will-call@illinois.edu by Mondays at 8am with event information