Homer for the Holidays
Salt Fork Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2-4 p.m.
There’s no place like Homer for the holidays! Join us at Homer Lake for our natural approach to creating unique holiday gifts. Stations will be set up for children to make and take home presents and decorations for their families and friends. We’ll also create treats to hang from trees as our gift to the wildlife. Come and go at your convenience during program hours. All ages. FREE.
Christmas in Homer
Santa will come to Homer on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors including Paparazzi- Gingi Brown, Robinson Chiropractic, Scentsy- Aimee Grissom, a cookie walk.
Lighted Christmas Parade
The Homer Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Dec. 21 at 6 p.m.
Little Country Tour Shop Hop
It’s a Christmas Event for everyone! December 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ms. Becky’s, The Crow’s Nest, Kickapoo Pottery, Country Chics, St. Joseph, Illinois, Geschenk Boutique and Coffee and Tea Haus, Ludwig Farmstead Creamery will be decorated with Christmas items and gifts for you to do your Christmas Shopping. Pick up a card at your first shop to have it stamped at each shop so you can register for our grand prize valued at $300.
Broadlands Fire Department Holiday Supper
The Broadlands Fire Department will host their annual Holiday Supper on Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Santa Claus will arrive at 5:30.
Supper will include cili, soup, sandwiches, hot dogs and dessert, lemonade, coffee and water.
The event is free and open to the public. Donations for the Fire Department will be welcomed.
Heritage Winter Programs
Heritage Performing Arts will be hosting their winter program on Dec. 13.
Grades K-4 will present their winter program in the Heritage Elementary and Junior High Gym from 2 to 3 p.m.
From 7 to 8 p.m., fifth-grade students will perform with the Heritage Junior High and High School choral ensembles at Heritage High School.
On Dec. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m., the Heritage High School and Junior High bands will perform their selections at Heritage High School.
Poinsettia Sale
Boy Scout Troops 42 will raise money by selling poinsettias at Heritage Junior High and Elementary School on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A 6-inch pot with 5 to 7 blossoms is $15 and a 10″ wreath with bow and design is $20.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Homer Opera House will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and the 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m.
