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Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 9:00 PM
If you're looking for the reason for the season, a trip to southeast Missouri may well be the answer to your prayers. This self-guided free tour only features churches that are at least a hundred years old. Each church will be decorated for Christmas and have greeters, Christmas music and refreshments.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Downtown area
- Carbondale, IL
Since 1990, this winter-time celebration has warmed the hearts of the young and young at heart. Drawing participants not only from Carbondale, but also many of the surrounding communities. Over sixty entries including dancers, musicians and some very unique floats travel down Illinois Avenue with Santa Clause as the jolly conclusion.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Downtown District
- Broadway & Main Streets
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- United States
This family-friendly open house event will include live caroling throughout downtown, pictures with Santa and activities for kids in Santa’s Workshop, pictures with Grinch and children’s activities in Santa’s Workshop, horse drawn carriage rides, and participating businesses will be decorated and waiting for you with holiday merchandise, in-store deals, and special events!
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Saturday, December 7, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Perryville Town Square
- 15 West Saint Maries Street
- Perryville, MO, 63775
- United States
Join in on the fun in downtown Perryville at this holiday event hosted by the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce. This event features ornament making, picture taking with Santa, the Light Parade, the lighting of the big tree in the downtown plaza, singing by the Choir, and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
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Friday, December 6, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Downtown are and other locations
- 106 E Front St
- Sikeston, MO, 63801
- United States
The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting is an annual event with a very large tree lighting that is fun for the whole family. Events include Santa’s Mailbox, candy cane hunts, carriage rides, carolers, and pictures with Santa Claus. Downtown shops will also hold special sales this evening. Bring the whole family and celebrate Christmas in Historic Downtown Sikeston.
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Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 5:00 PM
- Art Gallery & Renaissance Room (Student Center 1st floor)
- 1255 Lincoln Drive
- Carbondale, IL, 62901
- United States
This annual Holiday Craft Sale features more than seventy-five regional craftspeople. Many people take advantage of this annual event to do their holiday shopping for holiday decorations, gifts, and unique items.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Broadway
- Cape Girardeau, MO
Twinkling lights and holiday songs light up Cape Girardeau as more than 100 entries make up this parade that has become a Cape Girardeau community tradition. From local businesses and churches and charitable organizations to classic cars, marching bands, and even equestrians, the parade will offer something for everyone.
