Events for December 12, 2025
Santa’s House
Come visit Santa!!
‘All is Calm, All is Bright’
An hour of quiet reflection during the chaotic holiday season. Enjoy piano music by Terri Benz. A State Street Ministry production.
Jacksonville Festival of Lights
Enjoy Jacksonville’s sparkling holiday tradition with a dazzling drive-thru light display for the whole family! Drive-Thru Hours: Nov 26 (Opening Night): 5–8 PM Nov 27–Dec 14: Thurs & Sun 5–8 PM, Fri & Sat 5–9 PM Dec 18–Dec 28: Sun–Thurs 5–8 PM, Fri & Sat 5–9 PM Admission: $10 per vehicle (up to 8 passengers); $20 per vehicle (9–15 passengers)
Live Nativity on the Square
Step into the story of Christmas with us! Join us for a Live Nativity as we bring the birth of Jesus to life right in the heart of town. You'll experience the wonder of that holy night through live actors, animals, and the telling of the Christmas story. We'll sing beloved carols together and celebrate the true meaning of the […]
Holiday Bookish Ball
Join us for our biggest book fair event yet! This time we are taking over the Plaza with vendors and more shopping fun! Plaza businesses will be open late so you can do holiday shopping AND the book fair fun! We have indie authors, holiday bookish merch, BOOKS, more vendors, FOOD TRUCK, festive cocktails and mocktails, and a costume contest!! […]
Neon Rodeo – 90’s Country Tribute
This one of those shows where you will know every word of every song if you're a 90s Country music fan. Let's boot scoot!
Comedy Returning to Pizza Records
Cryptid Comix will play host Dec. 12 to a night of comedy and art at the record shop on the downtown Jacksonville square. Ryne Thorson will headline the evening's performance. The rest of the lineup — all comedians from around central Illinois — includes Al Nimpson, J.T. Cage, Kody Freeman, and Chunky. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show […]
Live Music with Jaxon Dion
Help welcome Jaxon Dion home for the holidays as he entertains us with live music!