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  • Thanksgiving on Goosenest Prairie

    Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s establishment of Thanksgiving as a national holiday at Thanksgiving on Goosenest Prairie, produced by the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site and the Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation.  This event takes place from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28th. Visit with the Lincoln family as they prepare for a […]

  • Tinsel & Tails for E.A.R.S.

    EARS is excited to unveil for another year “Tinsel & Tails,” a festive holiday experience, hosted in partnership with Cardinal Golf Course.  Running November 28 - December 27, this holiday family event will be open every Friday and Saturday night from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM. “Tinsel & Tails” will light up Cardinal Golf Course with […]

  • Enduring Freedom Ministries Distributions

    Enduring Freedom Ministries distribution dates for November are: - Tuesday, November 4th , from 4-6p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway - Saturday, November 8th from 9-noon, Mason location - Tuesday, November 11th , from 4-6p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway - Wednesday, November 12th , from noon to 2p.m., 304 S. West Street, Shumway - Wednesday, […]

  • Old Courthouse and Cross Christmas Concerts

    2025 Effingham Old Courthouse & Cross Christmas Concerts All Concerts are free & open to the public! Saturday, November 29 (After the Santa Parade), Old Courthouse Museum, 100 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham 6:15 pm Hometown Christmas Choir 6:45 pm FACE Christmas Orchestra   Sunday, November 30 (The “Cross” Open House),  The “Cross” Chapel, 1900 Pike […]

  • POSTPONED – Downtown Effingham Hometown Christmas – POSTPONED

    DUE TO WEATHER, EFFINGHAM'S HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6! Kick off the holiday season with your family and friends at Downtown Effingham’s Hometown Christmas on Saturday, November 29!   Whether you’re hosting loved ones home for Thanksgiving or starting your own holiday traditions, this magical evening is the perfect way to […]

  • Herman German Market

    This German Christmas Market offers Christmas items from multiple local vendors, including: The Place with hair tinsel and spiked boys hair, and face painting Nyssa Strom – Nyssa’s Knacks with Handmade Christmas Crafts Debbie’s Creations with Embellished hats, Painted wine bottles, bracelets, kitchen towels, glass trees and more Deloris Minardi with 18 inch doll clothes […]

  • Old Courthouse and Cross Christmas Concerts

    2025 Effingham Old Courthouse & Cross Christmas Concerts All Concerts are free & open to the public! Saturday, November 29 (After the Santa Parade), Old Courthouse Museum, 100 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham 6:15 pm Hometown Christmas Choir 6:45 pm FACE Christmas Orchestra   Sunday, November 30 (The “Cross” Open House),  The “Cross” Chapel, 1900 Pike […]