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Wednesday, December 24. <\/strong>The First <\/a>Leon by Maple Avenue Theatre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured Event! Wednesday, December 31. <\/strong>New Year’s Noon <\/a>at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. The biggest party of the year is BACK! Come celebrate the New Year at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. December 31.<\/strong> New Year’s Eve Party <\/a>at Sassafras Ridge in MARSHALL, IL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Recuring events: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sundays.<\/strong> Shattered glass classes<\/a> at Makers Studio Twelve Points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mondays. <\/strong>Crafternoons<\/a> at West Vigo Public Library. Grab your yarn and crochet hooks, your fabric and sewing supplies, or even your junk journal and washi tape for a relaxing afternoon at Crafternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesdays.<\/strong> Art Start <\/a>at the Vigo County Public Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesdays.<\/strong> Baby Lap Sit Storytime<\/a> at VCPL West. Ages 0\u20131: Strengthen your bond with your little one through songs, stories, and bounces at Baby Lap Sit Storytime. Baby Lap Sit Storytime will help your child learn new sounds and words, recognize pictures, shapes, and colors, and encourage their imagination and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesdays.<\/strong> Campfire Storytime<\/a> at VCPL West. <\/p>\n\n\n As always, typos happen and event details change! Please confirm details with hosting organizations before finalizing your plans.<\/p>\n We are continually grateful to our featured sponsors. Their partnership helps to keep Haute Happenings free for readers like you! Please help us thank them by attending their events and supporting their businesses.<\/p>\n Our calendar of December Christmas events is just the beginning of the holiday fun! In our holiday guide homepage, we have meals with Santa, Santa pictures, holiday markets, holiday parades, holiday trains, and so much more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunday, December 1.<\/strong> Bridgeton Country Christmas <\/a>in Parke County, Indiana. Join us in Bridgeton for our Christmas celebration with unique gifts, handmade crafts, original artwork, decorations, lights, live music, food and fun. Santa will be in the 1822 Log Cabin 1-3 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors and shops open and full of gifts. Two big 3-day weekends of fun and festivities.<\/p>\n Sunday, December 1. <\/strong>Wine & Cookies at WaterTower Estates Winery. <\/a>A balanced diet is a cookie in one hand & a glass of wine in the other! We’re bringing back your favorite wine & cookies class! Join us Sunday, December 1st at 4 pm! Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine, 6 cookies, and an instructional decorating class by Cookie Chaos!<\/p>\n Sunday, December 1. <\/strong>Breakfast with the Grinch.<\/a> Join on December 1st for Terre Haute Convention Center’s very first Breakfast with the Grinch! It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration that’s sure to delight both young and old!<\/p>\n Monday, December 2.<\/strong> A Very Electric Christmas <\/a>at Indiana State University.<\/p>\n\n\n Wednesday, December 4.<\/strong> FREE public concert by the Terre Haute Children’s Choir<\/a>. If your child would ever consider choir, come watch this group perform to get a taste of what it looks like to sing together! 6:30 pm. Landini Recital Hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, December 6. <\/strong>12 Points Christmas Tree Lighting. <\/a>Shop for Christmas gifts at local businesses, watch the THN dance team perform, watch Mayor Sakbun light the tree, and visit SANTA at Magpies<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year (for the past 12 years!) Haute Happenings has put together a calendar of holiday and Christmas events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley to be sure no one misses the fun. We want you to have a holly, jolly Christmas, a festive holiday season, and a very happy New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like what you see, would you share with a friend<\/strong>? We need your help to spread the word!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, December 1. <\/strong>Santa’s Express Portraits<\/a> in BRAZIL, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, December 1.<\/strong> Lego Lab <\/a>at the Vigo County Public Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, December 1.<\/strong> Christmas in the Park opening night<\/a> at Deming Park. Please arrive by 5:30 pm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, December 1. <\/strong>Ornament decorating at Deming Park <\/a>for ages 5-12. FREE while supplies last!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, December 2.<\/strong> We Survived Book Club: Maribel Versus the Volcano<\/a> at VCPL Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, December 3. <\/strong>Decks, Dice, and Dominoes at<\/a> VCPL West. Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you\u2019re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster, you can indulge in timeless traditional games like Euchre, chess, or dominoes, or discover new classics, including Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, or Kingdomino!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, December 3. <\/strong>Adventures in HeroQuest <\/a>at VCPL Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, December 3.<\/strong> <\/strong>Healthy and Easy Holiday Dishes<\/a> at VCPL 12 Points. Your holiday meal doesn\u2019t have to be calorie-laden to be indulgent. Join the Maple Center to learn how to create three delicious dishes that will complement your meal: a fall harvest salad, yams with an orange glaze, and chocolate chip no-bake cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, December 3. <\/strong>Crafting Cheer: Sublimating Personalized Ornaments <\/a>at VCPL Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, December 4. <\/strong>Youth Craft: Keepsake Ornament <\/a>at the BRAZIL public library. Create your own keepsake ornament at the Library at 6:00pm on December 4 . This program is for ages 6-12 only. Parents are welcome to attend to help their children, but supplies are limited. Registration is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, December 4.<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon Creation<\/a> at VCPL Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, December 4. <\/strong>Adult CPR\/AED training<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, December 4.<\/strong> Winter Makers: Snowflake Geometry and 3D Design <\/a>at Haute Create at VCPL Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, December 4. <\/strong>Meet and Greet <\/a>with Santa and his reindeer at the VERMILLION county public library. Start the holiday season off right at the library! Come visit and snap some photos with Santa and a live reindeer from our friends at Silly Safaris! Enjoy free popcorn, hot chocolate, holiday music, and crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured event! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever<\/a> at Community Theatre of Terre Haute.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n December 5-December 14. <\/strong>In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids \u2013 probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won\u2019t believe the mayhem \u2013 and the fun \u2013 when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, and has become a holiday staple for groups across the United States. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, December 5.<\/strong> Dueling Pianos<\/a> at the Terre Haute Casino Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, December 5.<\/strong> Cozy Crafts: Build a Snow Globe <\/a>at VCPL Main.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured Event! Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. <\/strong>Miracle on 7th Street.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Get your festive fix this December with a vendor market, kids activities, live music, Santa + more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mark your calendar for Dec 5th (5-9 PM) & Dec 6th (12-6 PM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entry to Hulman Center is FREE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year there will be a extra support and a dedicated volunteer to lead the children\u2019s activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Families can enter the children\u2019s area for interactive activities and items to bring home! Families can also enjoy gingerbread house making thanks to the Terre Haute Children\u2019s Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Light Your Way Parade will take place on December 6 at 6pm! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, December 5.<\/strong> You’re invited to our Holiday Open House at the History Center! <\/a>Join us on December 5th from 3\u20137 PM for free admission, festive treats, kids\u2019 activities, and the magical Festival of Miracle Trees. Come make holiday memories with us at the Vigo County History Center!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. <\/strong>Fowler Park Christmas Walk.<\/a> Step back in time this Christmas season at Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department\u2019s Annual Christmas Walk at Fowler Park\u2019s Pioneer Village! Enjoy FREE admission during this two-day event\u2014Friday, December 5 from 6 to 9 PM, and Saturday, December 6 from 5 to 9 PM. Explore the 19th-century Pioneer Village, Shop handmade gifts at the Village Mercantile, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more! Plus, on Friday only, delight in festive carriage rides and a special visit from Santa\u2019s reindeer. Feel the magic of the season at the Christmas Walk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> Shattered Nightmares Haunted House<\/a>: A Christmas Nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured Event! Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Mouse House by Tri Kappa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n House of the Christmas Mouse is back! Join Terre Haute Tri Kappa for a magical holiday tradition filled with fun for the whole family! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. 1600 Dr. Iverson C. Bell Ln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When:<\/strong> Why come?<\/strong> Admission: $2 per person (at the door or in advance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n For tickets, email: terrehautegammagamma@trikappa.org. Follow along for updates: House of Mrs. Mouse on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All proceeds go to scholarships for local students and donations to community organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n December 5-7. <\/strong>Bridgeton Country Christmas<\/a> in Parke County. Join us in Bridgeton for our Christmas celebration with unique gifts, handmade crafts, original artwork, decorations, lights, live music, food and fun. Santa will be in the 1822 Log Cabin 1-3 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays. Vendors and shops open and full of gifts. Two big 3-day weekends of fun and festivities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> Celebrate the Holidays with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. <\/a>Enjoy an afternoon of joyful melodies and heartwarming classics that capture the magic of the season with the THSO and vocalist Justin John Moniz! The THSO welcomes back retired Artistic Director, David Bowden, in his new role as Principal Guest Conductor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> MainStreet Rockville Parade of Lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6. <\/strong>Teen Volunteer Opportunity<\/a> with Sisters of Providence. Calling all middle school and high school students! Volunteer your time and put a smile on the face of an elder. Our Teen Volunteers with General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Sister Joni Luna. Youth ages 12-18 years old are invited to sign up for one or more of our Saturday or summer volunteer days throughout the year. Join other teens in sharing your time and talents \u2014 crafts, nail painting, music, games, activities and more \u2014 with the sisters and health care residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7.<\/strong> Friends of the Library Book Sale.<\/a> Whether you\u2019re shopping for last-minute stocking stuffers or a treat for yourself, the Friends of the Vigo County Public Library\u2019s Holiday Book Sale<\/em> has the perfect gifts for you and your family! Shop from thousands of items, including books with an average price of $1.00, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and more. The Friends\u2019 Sale will be open to the general public on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> Bearing the Light Gallery Opening.<\/a> Come at 4:30pm to participate in a short liturgical service to honor the journey of Advent and the light we have been given to share. This will be held in the parking lot on the South side of the church. Chairs will be provided for those who need a time of rest for the service. This Advent Art Show shows us how to bear the light. The art will line the streets starting at Central Presbyterian Church and lining 7th street to our neighbors St. Stephen’s church with 15 pieces of art to ignite a new light of thought. Each art piece has a QR Code to interact with. All are welcome to come experience this Advent show. The children will be collecting donations for their art they have created to share the light of love with the Humane Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> Car Talk at VCPL Main. <\/a>Ages 2\u20136: Start your engines and race to Car Talk<\/em>! Your little one can rev up their imagination with stories filled with planes, trains, trucks, and automobiles, then hit the pits to play with toys and games, or make a quick craft before speeding off to their next adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6. <\/strong>Curious Kids: Soundwave Portraits at VCPL Main. <\/a>Ages 6-12: Can your child see their own voice? Find out with an easy experiment at Curious Kids, where they will see how amplitude, frequency, and wavelength combine to create their unique vocal signature before turning it into artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> Hometown Holly Days<\/a> in MARSHALL, IL. From delicious food vendors and the Christmas Market, to bounce houses for the kids, ice skating for the whole family, visits with Santa at the Log Cabin, rides on the Polar Express Train, and hot cocoa to keep you warm \u2014 there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6. <\/strong>Vendor Fair and Pictures with Santa <\/a>at Anderson’s Plants and Produce. Join us for our first ever Vendor Fair and Pictures with Santa! It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and get some Christmas shopping done early! Shop a variety of local vendors- perfect for finding unique holiday gifts. Enjoy delicious food trucks. Kids can have fun in the bounce houses, play games, and activities for the whole family. There will be unbeatable sales in our retail, festive photo backdrops, giveaways, and so much more! Saturday, December 6th Vendors 10-6 and Santa 2-6 Located at Anderson’s Plants and Produce at 6066 Rosedale Rd. Admission is FREE, so bring your family and friends for a day full of holiday cheer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6.<\/strong> Montezuma Christmas Bazaar<\/a> in Parke County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. <\/strong>Mouse House at<\/a> Ben Franklin Elementary School. Cookies, crafts, magical talking tree, bounce houses, tasty treats, and photos with Mrs. Mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, December 7.<\/strong> Tea Party <\/a>from Sunrises to Sunsets Photography. Tea and sweet snacks, professional hair and makeup styling, fancy dresses, limited spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, December 7. <\/strong>Meet and Greet with Santa <\/a>at The Maple Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, December 7. <\/strong>Jingle Jam<\/a> with Mount Pleasant Church. An unforgettable family Christmas experience complete with fun, games, and music from our kids choir as we celebrate Jesus, God’s greatest gift! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, December 8.<\/strong> Library Detectives on the Case<\/a> at VCPL Main. Ages 7\u201311: There\u2019s a criminal loose in the library! Can your child figure out who the suspect is before they escape? An insider has agreed to provide the young detectives with information, but to protect their identity, your child must help solve puzzles, answer riddles, and decipher clues to identify what happened, why and how it was done, and who is responsible in this exciting, kid-friendly escape room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, December 9.<\/strong> Animals Around the World at VCPL Main.<\/a> Ages 6\u201315: Travel to deep, dark jungles, arid deserts, and even the frigid Arctic in search of reptilian, avian, and furry friends at Animals Around the World<\/em>! In every session, your child will learn about a unique animal through stories and crafts\u2014and may even get to meet the featured animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, December 9. <\/strong>Echoes of Christmas Past <\/a>by Crosley Radio Players. Step back in time and experience the golden age of radio brought to life on stage. The Crosley Radio Players return to the Terre Haute Convention Center with Echoes of Christmas Past, a live re-creation of a classic 1940s holiday radio mystery. This one-night-only event transports audiences to an era when families gathered around the radio for stories filled with drama, suspense, and surprise twists. This year\u2019s show tells the tale of an ex-con who makes a dangerous choice on Christmas Eve, only to find his fate changed by the most unexpected of things\u2014a music box. Suspenseful yet nostalgic, Echoes of Christmas Past combines holiday atmosphere with the intrigue of a mystery from days gone by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, December 9. <\/strong>Nature Walk: Winter in Maple Avenue Nature Park.<\/a> All Ages: As the temperatures drop, many animals hibernate for the winter while others have different methods to survive. Join Dobbs Park Naturalist Carissa Lovett for a tour of the Maple Avenue Nature Park, and learn the different strategies local animals who don\u2019t hibernate use to make it through the coldest parts of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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