2015 Christmas Events for Children

Two years ago, I took Lilly and Amy's three boys to the Figge Museum for a Gingerbread house event...

We had a wonderful time.  They made houses out of Graham Crackers, and they were all so proud.

No matter what part of the country you live in -- there are dozens of special events going on at this time of year.  So many events -- it's easy to lose track, or miss an opportunity.  So, I put together a list for my nieces and nephews....

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Sunday, November 29, 2015 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm: Christmas at the Village ~ Noon - 4:00 P.M. ~ Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village ~ Begin your holidays early with a historic walk through the beautifully decorated Village; complete with Friends of the Village in period costume. While there, enjoy craft demonstrations and sales, letters to Santa in the General Store, refreshments at the soda fountain, holiday music, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free with a donation of nonperishable goods for the North Scott Food Pantry.

 QC Music Guild A Christmas Story:, $16 adult, $11 child, Dec 3,4,5,6 Call 309-762-6610; Thur, Fri, Sat 7:30…Sat and Sun at 2:00

The Gospel According to Scrooge; December 4, 5,6, - 2015; Presented at NEW HOPE CHURCH, 2305 7th Ave., Moline, IL (free will offering)

Last year, I took Lilly and Kim took Madison -- to the John Deere Historic site...

Dec. 6, noon to 5p.m. 19th Century Christmas Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center, where you’ll find: 2014 Schedule No charge for admission. • Beautiful decorations throughout both homes • Exclusive appearance by Santa Claus. (bring your camera!) • Free book for each of Santa’s first 400 visitors • Performance by the Moline Boys Choir at Butterworth Center • Face painting for children and caricature artist • Art show and Children’s make-and-take crafts (sponsored by Left Bank Art League) in the Deere-Wiman Carriage House • Children's make-and-take crafts

Circa 21: It’s a Wonderful Life -- Until December 27. (309) 786-7733 ext. 2

Circa’s Children’s Theater: The Most Famous Reindeer of All (show only, $10.50, buffet, $18) Weekends only until December 27

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I-Wireless: Disney on Ice -- Opening Night, December 3-6…all opening night tickets are $13 -- but you’ve got to buy them at the ticket booth at I Wireless…

 St. Ambrose’s Galvin: June B. Jones Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, December 5-6, off Locust Street, …$9/$7 tickets, (563) 333-6251

A Christmas Carol, Dec. 10-22, at the District Theater, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, Illinois 61201 (309) 235-1654: Tristan@districttheater.com www.districttheater.com -- through December 21st …all tickets are $20

The Nutcracker: December 13, 14: Quad City Ballet. Adler Theater. Tickets $15-40

Christmas Music/Program to benefit Food Pantries of Churches United of the Quad City Friday, December 11th, 7:00pm Heritage Church, 4801 44th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Lightwire Theater’s: A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS: Friday, December 18 • 7:30 p.m. Follow the story of a young bird, Max, and his family as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole…his adventure begins! Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms and performing poinsettias will light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Tickets: mostly $25….

Putnam Museum: Polar Express Pajama Party: December 17, 18, 19, 20. This event sells out quickly. The kids (and parents) dress in pajamas, there is a scavenger hunt, a cup of hot chocolate, and then the 3-D movie. $13 tickets…

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Hey -- 'Tis the Season!!  THE FESTIVITIES have already started -- and there are SO MANY THINGS to choose from!!  So, if you don't live in my part of the world -- spend a little time on the internet to see what's happening in your neck of the woods.  Make a list for the young families in your life -- they have way too much stuff to keep track of...

Or -- just grab a kid and enjoy the Season...