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Festive FOMO – Where to be on The Weekender for December 12, 2025

By Michele Mitchell Dec 12, 2025 | 1:56 PM

Ho, ho, ho – there’s so much holiday fun to be had this weekend.
*With the threat of inclement weather, we recommend checking before you go to make sure none of these events have been postponed or cancelled.*

Christmas Candlelight Tour
Elijah Iles House Friday 4:30pm – 6:0pm and Saturday 1pm – 7pm.  Free admission.
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Candlelight Tour of Lincoln Home
Friday 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the Lincoln Home.  Free admissions>
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Candlelight Christmas at Clayville Historic Site
Friday 5pm – 9pm and Saturday 3pm – 9pm.  Donations accepted.
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Breakfast with Santa at Kidzeum
Saturday 9am – Noon with Santa, holiday crafts, dance performance, and other fun.
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Scheels Holiday Lego Build Event
Saturday 9am – 3pm at Scheels.  For ages 6 and up.  It’s a free event.
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Wreaths Across America at Camp Butler Cemetery
Saturday 11am at Camp Butler Cemetery.  $17 for a wreath that will be laid on the headstones after a short ceremony.
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Heart of Downtown Holiday Market
Saturday Noon – 4pm at the Old State Capitol.  Free admission.
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APL’s Tree of Lights
Saturday 5:30pm – 7pm at the Animal Protective League.  For a $5 donation, a small white light will adorn the Tree of Lights and serve as a beautiful tribute.
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Holiday Ice Jamz
Saturday 6pm – 8pm at the Nelson Center.  Santa and his elves will have fun on the ice.  There will be a selfie station, craft table, hot chocolate and more.  $9 per person, $11 with rental skates.
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Capital City Improv presents Ha Ha Holiday Show
Saturday 8pm at The Hoogland Center for the Arts.  $16 per person.
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Kids Holiday Craft Workshop
Sunday 1:30pm – 3pm at Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center.  For kids 5-13.  $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
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