4 Model Train Show – Held 11 am – 4 pm at the Clark County Fairgrounds, exit 59 off of I70. Admission is $5 with children under 12, free. Call 937.399.6647 for more information.

7 NightLights I: Hailed by critics as a composer whose music reflects a "charging, churning celebration of the musical and cultural energy of modern-day America," Cindy McTee "brings to the world of concert music a fresh and imaginative voice." You’ll also meet Chad Hoopes, the recent winner of the Young Artists Division of the Yehudi Menuhin competition. Don’t miss the Opening Notes, with composer Cincy McTee herself. Performance Prelude and Opening Notes begin at 7:15

7-8 Annual Mid-Ohio Insulator Show: Arts & Crafts Building, Clark County Fairgrounds, Exit 54 off I-70. Plan to meet your friends at this huge show with over 150 sales tables and displays. Call 937/323/3090 for more information.

13-14 Addis Equine Arabian Auction at the Champions Center

14 Broadway and Beyond Series presents an evening with Howie Mandel. A season extra performance, look out Springfield – here comes Howie! To be held at the Kuss Auditorium, Clark State Performing Arts Center at 8 pm, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH.

14-15 Cars & Parts Springfield Swap Meet: Bring a sweater and stock up with automotive and other supplies for Winter! Actually, due to Ohio’s mild end-of-season weather, you may still need to apply your sunscreen! One thing you can be sure of is the hearty midwestern shoppers and vendors who just can’t get enough parts and supplies to survive the long Winter months until Spring. Clark County Fairgrounds, exit 59 off I-70. For more information visit www.OhioSwapMeet.com.

15 An Evening with Linda Eder, 8 pm, Clark State Performing Arts Center. Among her many milestones, Linda has been profiled by the Bravo Network, had a solo concert run at Broadway’s Gershwin Theater, and performed the track "Gold" to which Kristi Yamaguchi skated during the opening ceremonies at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Singing with amazing power and clarity, Linda delivers an intimate evening of glorious songs

 20-31 Dec Yellow Springs 3rd Friday Fling: Holiday in the Village Kick-Off, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Holiday lights, one-of-a-kind shopping, special events, festive foods, music.

21-22 Glen Helen Nature Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm, art from nature in the Glen Helen Building. Admission fee benefits Glen Helen. For more information please call 937.769.1902.

21-22 Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market, Friday 4 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 8 am – 5 pm and Sunday 9 am – 4 pm, Clark County Fairgrounds, exit 59 off I-70. The Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market has been a favorite source for thousands of collectors and dealers for over twenty-five years. Whatever you’re looking for; fine period furniture or funky fifty’s rattan, Bakelite jewelry or diamonds, fine art or folk art, you can expect to find the unexpected in Springfield.

27 – 31 Dec Christmas at the Clifton Mill, 73 Water Street, Clifton, OH. For over 19 years Clifton Mill has celebrated the Christmas Season in a very special way. Our light display is one of the country’s finest with over 3.5 million lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. The flip of one switch turns all the lights on at once transforming night into a winter wonderland.

28 Caroling in the Castle: The 9th annual holiday concert by Schola Camera. $10.00 for adults (MFH members discount is $1.00). This program begins at 4:30 pm. Reservations are required.

28 Holiday in the City: Downtown Springfield 4:30 – 9:30 pm: Springfield’s signature holiday event kicks off with a parade, the opening of SantaLand and one of the most fantastic fireworks displays you’ll ever see! For more information please visit www.holidayinthecity.com or contact 937.327.7312.