Holiday weekend activities set in Clark, Champaign

An elegant coffee drink prepared by David Tipton at Scout’s Cafe. Bill Lackey/Staff

An elegant coffee drink prepared by David Tipton at Scout’s Cafe. Bill Lackey/Staff

Clark County:

Coffee with Santa

Scout’s Cafe, 1399 Moorefield Road in Springfield, will host coffee with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Their menu features lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, Americanos, frappuccinos, smoothies, frozen cremes, and teas. Kid-friendly drink options are available.

For more information, search for Scout’s Cafe on Facebook.

The Nutcracker

The Ohio Performing Arts Institute’s 30th production of The Nutcracker is at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The performance will be held at the Kuss Auditorium, 300 S. Fountain Avenue in Springfield.

To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets range from $13 to $21 plus ticket and facility fees.

For more information, visit www.pac.clarkstate.edu.

Youth Christmas Party

Inside Out Youth, 501 S. Wittenberg Avenue in Springfield, will host a youth Christmas party from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

The party will include free food, desserts, and several giveaways. The giveaways will include coats, hoodies and gloves.

For more information, search for Inside Out Youth on Facebook.

Ugly Sweater Skate Party

USA Skate Center, 2340 Valley Loop Road in Springfield, will host an ugly Christmas sweater party from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

There will be food, games, and prizes for all ages.

Admission is $5 with skate rental included and parents will skate for free with their child.

For more information, search for Ugly Sweater Party on Facebook.

Champaign County:

Holiday Hoopla

Families are invited to Urbana United Methodist Church, 238 N. Main Street in Urbana, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday for a holiday celebration.

There will be ornament making, a bouncy slide, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa.

For more information, search for Holiday Hoopla on Facebook.

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