Santa and Mrs. Claus were among the featured guests for the annual holiday lighting of the Quadrangle at the Springfield Museums.
SPRINGFIELD — Santa and Mrs. Claus were among the featured guests for the annual holiday lighting of the Quadrangle on Friday night.
The lighting festivities also included horse and wagon rides through the Quadrangle and performances by singer Henry Lockett as well as the Springfield High School of Science & Technology band.
The lighting was one of the Springfield Museums' holiday kick-off events, which included the annual gingerbread house competition final judging and awards ceremony. The gingerbread houses, created by local bakeries, schools, youth groups, individuals and families, are on display on the second floor of the Springfield Science Museum.
Visitors voted for their favorites in the following categories in the gingerbread house competition:
- Professional: Bake Shops, Caterers, Restaurants, or Professional Bakers
- Adult: Individual or group, age 18 & up
- Youth: Individual or group, age 8-17
Families can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 22, free with museum admission. The Springfield Museums' holiday family program also includes holiday crafts and gallery games weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.