Events
City of Atlanta Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Atlanta 114 SW. Arch St, Atlanta, IL, United StatesChristmas on Route 66, year #3! Join us for a festive parade, the Sunday following Thanksgiving, kicking off at approximately 4:30pm. This year's theme is "Sleigh Bells on 66." The parade route will begin at Nutrien Ag Solutions Continue down Arch Street Right onto N Elm Street Right onto East Street Right onto E South…
Building a Place of Conscience from a Place of Incarceration: The National Register Listing of the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet
Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL, United StatesOver its long history, Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet (Old Joliet Prison) has been recognized for its iconic Gothic Revival architecture, made infamous by its many high-profile inmates, and become a fixture of popular culture through its references in movies, literature, and music. However, the Prison’s significance as a place of incarceration and a physical…
Pink Elephant Antique Mall One Year Anniversary Celebration
Pink Elephant Antique Mall 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United StatesPlease join us, Friday December 1st, for light refreshments and cupcakes as we celebrate our 1-year Anniversary as the new owners of The Pink Elephant Antique Mall. Thank you for your business, it’s greatly appreciated. We will gather in the Twistee Treat Diner from 9am to 10am.
Christmas Under the Dome – Free Attendance at McLean County Museum of History
McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United StatesJoin the Museum this Friday and Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome! Friday, December 1, we'll be open to all until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with: Adult eggnog and hot cocoa Live music by Marcos Mendez Model train display Festive photo op Pop-up market featuring…
2023 Christmas in Carlinville
Downtown Carlinville 112 N. Side Square, Carlinville, IL, United StatesFor more than thirty years, the first weekend of December in Carlinville has been a destination for holiday shoppers and festival enthusiasts in search of small-town holiday magic. This year, every location throughout the community will be uniting under one common name in the spirit of community unity- “Christmas in Carlinville.” “For several years there…
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