Have you ever dreamed of stepping into a Christmas movie? Wanted to be surrounded by beautiful Christmas lights and winter fun? There just so happens to be the perfect little winter town in Southern Illinois. Carlinville, Illinois is home to holiday shopping, entertainment, and activities, with Christmas lights illuminating the small town. There is no better time to experience a winter town in Southern Illinois than during the first weekend of December in Carlinville. Coined “Christmas in Carlinville,” there is truly holiday magic in the air.