Friday, December 5

1-5 p.m. – Chip Off the Block Ice Carvings (town square near gazebo)

3 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (town square)

Hours to be determined – Visit Santa at his house (town square)

3-9 p.m. – Exhibitor tents open - $1 admission (east and west sides of town square)

3-9 p.m. – Food Court open (KC Hall on north side of square)

3-9 p.m. – Anderson Mansion/Macoupin County Historical Society Museum Christmas Open House decorated with the theme, “Silver and Gold.” Bake sale inside the home. Also serving meals until 8 p.m. $3 admission for adults; $1 for children under 12. Price includes all outside buildings. Ride the free trolley, which departs from the town square every 30 minutes.

3-9 p.m. – Trolley “stop and drop” rides available for narrated tours – 30-minute round trip (departs from town square)

4-8 p.m. – Comet the Reindeer (town square)

4:30-8 p.m. – Homemade soup & chili supper ( United Methodist Church)

5-8 p.m. – Holly Jolly Playhouse for the youngsters (United Church of Christ) – small fee

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Classic Carriage rides available (town square) - $3 adults; $1 for ages 6 & under. Lapsitters free.

6 p.m. – Sing Along with the Grinch led by Dan St. Onge, Grinch played by Jonathan Milton (Town square gazebo)

6-6:45 p.m.–“Come Home for Christmas” Music-Drama ( Emmanuel Baptist Church)

6 p.m. Cowboy Christmas Puppet Show (Church of the Nazarene)

6 p.m. – Prairie Sound Barbershop Quartet (United Methodist Church)

7 p.m. – Hand Bell Choir concert ( United Methodist Church)

Saturday, December 6

9 a.m. – Mistletoe Mile walk/run, 1 mile course, sponsored by Carlinville FitClub; start at north end of courthouse. Dress warmly, wear comfy shoes. Participation prizes. Cancelled in case of inclement weather.

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.– Chip Off the Block Ice Carvings (town square near gazebo)

9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Pony Rides (southwest corner of square) $3 per ride

9 a.m.- 8 p.m. – Exhibitor tents open - $1 admission (east and west sides of town square)

9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Anderson Mansion/Macoupin County Historical Society Museum Christmas Open House decorated with the theme, “Silver and Gold.” Bake sale inside the home. Also serving meals until 7 p.m. $3 admission for adults; $1 for children under 12. Price includes all outside buildings. Ride the free trolley, which departs from the town square every 30 minutes.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Professor Longhair - face painting, balloon animals, magic (town square)

Hours to be determined – Visit Santa at his house (town square)

10 a.m.- 6 p.m. -- Holly Jolly Playhouse for the youngsters (United Church of Christ) – small fee

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. – Trolley “stop and drop” rides available for narrated tours – 30-minute round trip (departs from town square)

10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. – Food Court open (KC Hall on north side of square)

11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. – Homemade Soup & Chili Supper (United Methodist Church)

11 a.m.- 4 p.m. – Hiroshi Tada, Top Spinner (town square)

Noon - 4 p.m. – Brian the Juggler (town square)

1 p.m.-5 p.m. - BPW House Tour of homes in and around Carlinville (tickets & maps available) -- $10 per person

2 p.m. – St. Andrews Society Pipes & Drums concert – Middle of square

4:30p.m. -8 p.m.—Homemade Soup & Chili Supper (United Methodist Church)

5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. -- Classic Carriage rides available (town square) - $3 adults; $1 for ages 6 & under. Lapsitters free.

6 p.m. - Cowboy Christmas Puppet Show (Church of the Nazarene)

6 p.m. -6:45 p.m.–“Come Home for Christmas” Music-Drama ( Emmanuel Baptist Church)

7 p.m. – Carlinville Community Choir concert ( United Methodist Church)

Sunday, December 7

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Food Court (KC Hall on town square)

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Exhibitor Tents open -- $1 admission (east and west sides of town square)

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. -- Pony Rides (southwest corner of square) $3 per ride

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Anderson Mansion/Macoupin County Historical Society Museum Christmas Open House decorated with the theme, “Silver and Gold.” Bake sale inside the home. Also serving meals until 2 p.m. $3 admission for adults; $1 for children under 12. Price includes all outside buildings. Ride the free trolley, which departs from the town square every 30 minutes.

11 a.m.- 3 p.m. – Trolley “stop and drop” rides available for narrated tours – 30-minute round trip (departs from town square)

Noon - 3 p.m. – Visit Santa at his house (town square)

1 p.m. -3 p.m. – Living Nativity presented by Calvary Baptist Church, Hillsboro (town square/gazebo area)

3 p.m.- Cowboy Christmas Puppet Show (Church of the Nazarene)

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.– “Come Home for Christmas” Music-Drama (Emmanuel Baptist Church)

7 p.m. – Blackburn College Music Department’s Candlelight Christmas Concert (Clegg Chapel on Blackburn College Campus)