December 4, 2025 - Voting is now underway for the Decatur Area Arts Council's Christmas Card Lane exhibit in Preston Jackson Park in downtown Decatur. The outdoor exhibit features 4-by-6-foot wooden "cards" designed by local artists and groups. The cards will be on display throughout December. The community h...

December 4, 2025 - New this holiday season, the Children's Museum of Illinois will offer sock skating. The sock skating rink, set up in the mess hall, will be open during usual hours of operation and is included in the price of admission. Families can glide on synthetic ice while enjoying an indoor winter wonderland fr...

December 4, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the Illinois Product Holiday Market December 5th-7th. The Illinois Product Holiday Market will be held indoors at Springfield's Union Station, 500 East Madison Street, due to near-freezing temperatures in the weekend forecast. Union Station is lo...

December 2, 2025 -The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising residents to take precautions when shopping online during the holiday season, citing an increased risk of cybercrime as more consumers rely on digital retailers. IDOR Director David Harris said the weeks surrounding the holidays are among the most ...

December 2, 2025 -The Decatur Area Arts Council is offering two holiday shopping events this December, giving residents a chance to buy handmade gifts and original artwork from local and regional artists. Both events will take place at the Madden Arts Center. The Holiday Gift Shop Pop-Up will feature handmade crafts an...

December 2, 2025, - As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans will soon be preparing to send gifts and cards to loved ones across the country. With shipping carriers experiencing their busiest time of the year, meeting key deadlines is essential to ensure packages arrive in time for Christmas morning. Maj...

November 25, 2025 - Rudolph's Village Market is returning to Forsyth again this year and will take place at Forsyth Park on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The two-day outdoor event is free to enter and will feature vendors, food, activities, live music, and holiday attractions for ...

December 1, 2025 - The Holiday radio classic "The Cinnamon Bear" is NOW available on NowDecatur.com with a special chance to listen on Christmas Day. The Cinnamon Bear debuted the day after Thanksgiving in 1937 and helped to create life-long memories for many people. It is still creating memories through broa...

December 1, 2025 - Families will have multiple opportunities to visit Santa Claus at the Transfer House in Central Park this December. The Downtown Decatur attraction will host Santa on several dates leading up to Christmas, and children are encouraged to bring letters to drop off during their visit. Santa will be avai...

December 1, 2025 - Downtown Decatur will welcome the holiday season with a full slate of family-friendly activities, shopping opportunities, and festive attractions during the Downtown Decatur Christmas walk on Wednesday. The event will feature extended shopping hours at downtown stores as well as booths from local ven...