New Slide Show. The Festival of Lights is more than a one time event, enjoy a series of special presentations and activities at a variety of venues throughout the holiday season. The City of Springfield hosts six weeks of holiday celebrations with fireworks, ice skating and even art walks and festivals.

See the Calender of Events at It's All Downtown.

• Festival of Lights FREE Ice Skating – 7-8 p.m. Nov. 21; 5-6 p.m. Nov. 26; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 27; 5:45-6:45 p.m. Dec. 5; 3-4 p.m. Dec. 19; 2-3 p.m. Dec. 25; 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Mediacom Ice Park. Admission: FREE (Skate Rental $2.50). Sponsor: Mediacom Ice Park. Call: 417-866-7444.

• Mayor’s Tree Lighting Celebration – 5 p.m. Sat., Nov. 21, Jordan Valley Park. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: City of Springfield. Call: 417- 864-1010.

• Cardinals Christmas & Fireworks – immediately following Mayor’s Tree Lighting Celebration, Hammons Field. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: Springfield Cardinals. Call: 417 - 863-2143.

• Festival of Art – FREE Art Days – 6-8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 4 and 2-4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5,The Creamery Arts Center Board Room. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: Springfield Regional Arts Council. Call: 417- 862-2787.

• First Friday Art Walk – 6-10 p.m. Fri., Dec. 4, Downtown Springfield. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: First Friday Art Walk, Inc. Call: 417 - 849-8255.

• WinterFest Arts Festival – 5 p.m. Fri., Dec. 4; 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 5; noon Sun., Dec. 6, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Call: 417 - 836-6776.

• Candyland at the Footbridge – Noon-2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5, Jefferson Avenue Footbridge on Historic C-Street. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: The Kitchen, Inc.,Urban Districts Alliance. Call: 417 - 880-3435.

• Center City Saturdays – 1-5 p.m. Nov. 21 & Dec. 19, Downtown Springfield. Holiday family fun. Admission: FREE. Sponsor: First Friday Artwalk, Inc. Call: 417 - 849-8255.

For more information For information on holiday events and a full listing of Center City restaurants,
theaters and retailers, check the updated itsalldowntown.com

Springfield, Missouri, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 800-678-8767

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