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- The Fall Film Series continues tonight (11/25) at 7 at the Park Central Branch Library. See the rated G film, “Gnomeo and Juliet.”
- Ice skate for free (you’ll just have to pay $2.50 for skate rental) tonight and tomorrow night (11/25 & 11/26) at 5:30 at Mediacom Ice Park. It’s part of the Festival of Lights celebration. To learn more, www.itsalldowntown.com.
- Carriage rides will be offered through downtown Springfield as part of the Festival of Lights from 6 to 9 tonight and tomorrow night (11/25 & 11/26) on Park Central Square. The cost is $5 or $20 per carriage load tonight. Rides tomorrow night are free.
- Storytimes will be held today (11/25) at various Springfield-Greene County Library branches. For more information, www.thelibrary.org.
- Kids in grades six through 12 are invited to the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library this afternoon (11/25) at 3 for the program “Boredom Busters.” Enjoy games, crafts, movies and special events.
- The S & G PBR Bull Ride will be held in the West Plains Civic Center Arena tonight and tomorrow night (11/25-11/26) at 7. For more information, www.civiccenter.net.
- The Springfield Conservation Nature Center will have a Discovery Table set up today (11/25). “Let’s Talk Turkey” will run from 1 to 4—stop by anytime.
- Eureka Springs School of the Arts will host the 1stAnnual Fine Art and Craft Show and Sale today and tomorrow (11/25-11/26) from noon to 6 at the Ozarks Convention Center.
- The Holiday Store opens tomorrow (11/26) at the Library Center. Kids can shop for affordable gifts for family and friends. Opening day for the store will begin with the Holiday Open House from 8:30 to 10:30 am. The Store’s hours are 9 am to 7:30 pm tomorrow, 10 to 7:30 Nov. 28thto Dec. 3rdand 1 to 4 pm Sunday (11/27) and December 4th. The Holiday Store at the Library Station will be open on December 3rdfrom 9 am to 7:30 pm with a Holiday Open House from 8:30-10:30 am. For more information, 883-6936.
- Santa’s elves and people in Christmas costumes will be hiding throughout downtown Eureka Springs today (11/25). Visitors will be given maps for exploration and receive gifts from each location. The event begins at 3 pm in Basin Spring Park. Santa arrives at 5 to visit with children and present them with a goodie bag. He’ll also be at the park Saturday (11/26) from 1 to 3. For details, www.eurekasprings.org.
- Ozark Whittlers and Woodcarvers will demonstrate their craft tomorrow (11/26) between 10 and 4 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.
- Anyone is welcome to join a monthly knitting circle at the Strafford Branch Library. The group meets at 3 tomorrow afternoon (11/26). For more information, 736-9233.
- The Missouri State Bears men’s basketball team will face Tulsa tomorrow night (11/26) at 7:05 at JQH Arena. For tickets, 836-7678.