Kickstart the holiday season with family-friendly festivities at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in beautiful Washington Park in Springfield, Illinois. Gather round a roaring bonfire, sing carols (led by Springfield High School’s “Seven & Senators”) from free songbooks, and listen to cascading melodies from above as the 67 bells ring out at the hands of carillonist Carlo van Ulft. With free cookies and hot cocoa under a decorated Christmas tree, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy!
Dec. 10, 2023
3:00-5:30pm (Central)
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
1740 West Fayette Ave.
Springfield, Illinois 62704
3:00pm
- Free kids crafts and activities
- Free donuts and apple cider
- Free visit with Santa
- Photo backdrops
- Warm drinks from JB’s Coffee House
3:30pm
- Music by Trinity Wind Ensemble
4:00pm
- Caroling at the carillon
The Trinity Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jan Zepp will provide interludes during the caroling.
This event is made possible with contributions from neighborhood businesses and generous donors to the Rees Carillon Society. For more information, visit the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon website.
Cover image: Winter at the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park in Springfield, Illinois. Courtesy: Ron Frazier.
