November 4 – 6
Pride of the Prairie Fall Marble Show
Country Inn & Suites
5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd.
Decatur
Out-of-state enthusiasts will mingle with aficionados from all over Central Illinois to create a wall-to-wall collectible marble experience. Room trading begins on the 4th. Free to the public all three days. For more information, please call 217-422-8454
November 11 – 14
Festival of Trees
US Cellular Coliseum
101 S Madison Street
Bloomington
Come and enjoy a wide variety of custom-designed trees. There’s a large selection of celebrity trees, a gingerbread village, unique centerpieces and festive wreaths. All items are available for bid in a silent auction. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the Holidays with the spectacular Christmas décor, entertainment to suit every taste, and special events for festival-goers of all ages. For more information, please visit www.festoftrees.org.
Nov. 12-14
Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Music Festival
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Convention Center
Springfield
Featuring Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Nothin’ Fancy, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Barry Scott & Second Wind, Adam Steffey & The Boxcars, Darren Beachley & Legends of the Potomac, Donna Ulisse & Poor Mt. Boys, The Link Family, and the Bankesters, the Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass music festival is the Midwest’s largest music event for this genre. For more information, please call 217-243-3159 or visit www.bluegrassmidwest.com.
Begins November 19
Shelbyville Festival of Lights
Forest Park
Shelbyville
Come tour through Forest Park as it lights the way for the holiday season. Volunteers change displays and add new ones yearly to enhance the park and the holiday spirit.
For more information, please call 217-249-3592.
November 20-28
Memorials Festival of Trees
Orr Building
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Hundreds of talented local designers and volunteers transform the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds into a winter wonderland of exquisitely decorated showcases, trees, wreaths and swags. Ride on the sparkling Candy Cane Express train, delight in watching the joy on children’s faces as they visit with Santa, listen to the merry melodies of dozens of instrumental and vocal performers, nibble on scrumptious iced gingerbread cookies, or shop at the Holiday Market. For more information, please call 217-788-4301or visit www.MemorialsFestivalofTrees.com.
November 26 – December 25
Wonderland in Lights
Community Park
E. Temple Ave.
Effingham
This drive through Christmas Lights Display is open:Sunday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Santa visits the display every Saturday night to greet visitors. For more information, please call 1-800-772-0750 or visit www.visiteffinghamil.com/november.htm.
