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Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
First Friday is an event held each month on, you guessed it, the First Friday of the month in Downtown Bloomington from 5 PM -8 PM! First Friday is an opportunity to shop late at local participating businesses, see what's new in the local galleries, and cap it all off with a bite to eat…
13 Nights of Halloween
Atlanta Public Library and Museum presents the annual 13 Nights of Halloween set of events from Oct 4th through October 31st. Coming Up This week: October 23 - Halloween Lanterns October 25 - Trunk or Treat (5:30pm-6:30pm) October 27th - Witch Hats October 30 & 31 - Haunted Museum (7pm-9pm - registration required)
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23rd Annual Art Walk
Delve into Downtown Bloomington’s rich art scene during the 23rd Annual Art Walk Weekend in Historic Downtown Bloomington Nov. 3 & 4! With 12 unique art studios and galleries within eight blocks of each other, visitors can explore a wide variety of art mediums and styles. This art-filled weekend kicks off early at 4 p.m.…
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Mystery at the Mansion
Mystery at the Mansion
Calling all flappers, gangsters, and bootleggers! Join us at the David Davis Mansion on Saturday, November 4th for a night of cocktails and hors d’ouvres, a bit of ragtime and…
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Maldaner’s Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors…
Christmas Barn Sale at David Davis Mansion
Christmas Barn Sale at David Davis Mansion
Enjoy an opportunity to purchase gently used and vintage Christmas decorations, and a few treasures from the David Davis Mansion which are being retired from our holiday collection! Did you attend this event in 2021? This time around, there is TWICE the amount of holiday decor! What to expect: - Evergreen, garland, wreaths, swags, and…
3 events,
2023 Illinois Main Street Conference
Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Illinois Main Street Conference, November 14-16, in Pontiac, Illinois. Powered by community, dedicated professionals, volunteers, and civic leaders, historic Main Street districts and neighborhood commercial corridors are at the heart of—and essential to—thriving communities. The Illinois Main Street Conference brings together leaders, advocates, and cheerleaders to learn from…
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4K Screening of “Stop Making Sense”
4K Screening of “Stop Making Sense”
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, this 1984 film was directed by Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all…
4 events,
ALPLM Gettysburg Address Special Exhibit & Historical Talk
An original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days -- from November 17 through 28 -- at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. As part of our special display…
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission on anniversary of Gettysburg Address
An original edition of the Gettysburg Address is going on display for 12 days at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the only place in America where the public can regularly see Lincoln’s most famous speech written in his own hand. The presidential library’s copy of the Gettysburg Address will be exhibited Nov. 17…
5 events,
Elkhart’s Christmas in The Village
Elkhart's Christmas in The Village events span from November 18th to December 24th. Each event is open to the public, everyone is welcome. As always, if you have any questions, please send us an email elkhart.hist.soc@gmail.com or call 217-947-2238 (Elkhart Historical Society) or 217-947-2200 (The Country Bumpkin). Saturday November 18th , 2023 Christmas Open houses…
6 events,
Lincoln Christmas Express & Lincoln Christmas Parade
Lincoln Christmas Express in downtown Lincoln, IL is from Friday, November 24, 2023 to Saturday, December 16, 2023. The annual Lincoln Christmas Parade will take place on Thursday, December 7th, at 6:30 PM. The theme this year is "Deck the Halls: Christmas Light Show." Downtown Lincoln Beginning the last weekend in November Winter Wonderland Tree…
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Atlanta’s Indoor Holiday Market on Route 66
Welcome to Atlanta's 3rd Indoor Holiday Market located right on Route 66 and in the heart of our historic downtown. The market will be located in Union Hall/Visitors Center on Arch Street. Arch Street Artisans and The Gift Box will be open for additional holiday shopping! There is ample parking available. Market Hours: Saturday November…
DSI Old Capitol Holiday Walks
Every year, Downtown Springfield, Inc. and our unique, locally-owned shops pull out all of the stops for the most magical time of the year - the Old Capitol Holiday Walks! Times are Wednesdays from 4-8pm and Saturdays from 10am-8pm. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Illinois National Bank, DSI is excited to offer a month full…
Small Business Saturday – November 25
Small Business Saturday – November 25
Saturday, November 25, 2023 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small…
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City of Atlanta Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting
City of Atlanta Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas 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…
6 events,
Building a Place of Conscience from a Place of Incarceration: The National Register Listing of the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet
Building a Place of Conscience from a Place of Incarceration: The National Register Listing of the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet
Over 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…
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Christmas Under the Dome – Free Attendance at McLean County Museum of History
Join 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
For 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…
Pink Elephant Antique Mall One Year Anniversary Celebration
Pink Elephant Antique Mall One Year Anniversary Celebration
Please 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.
Elkhart’s Annual Christmas in the Park
Elkhart’s Annual Christmas in the Park
CHRISTMAS CAROLING, HOT CHOCOLATE, COOKIES AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY! With the Holiday Season upon us, it is time for celebrating with friends, family, and neighbors. Join in the spirit of the season in village of Elkhart on Friday, December 1, 2023 between 5:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to participate in Elkhart’s 2nd Annual Christmas Tree…
9 events,
Pink Elephant Antique Mall Open House
Come and enjoy the day, on December 2nd & 3rd, holiday shopping at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall. There will be discounts in many of the vendor booths. Whether you are looking for holiday decor, holiday gifts or just for fun, you are sure to find something you will want to take home with you.…
Atlanta IL Christmas Market
The Atlanta Public Library & Museum will be hosting Atlanta’s Christmas Market this year. The market will be held on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 10am-3pm in the Union Hall building, 114 SW Arch Street. Anyone wishing to sign up as a vendor is encouraged to visit https://forms.gle/6vRD1zTCMbUV7fkn7 and fill out the Google Form.…
Elkhart Chapel 2023 Christmas Candlelight Services
The Elkhart Historical Society will host this year’s Christmas Candlelight Service with four performances on Saturday, December 2 and one afternoon performance on Sunday, December 3, at the St. John the Baptist Chapel located on Elkhart Hill. Each year’s Candlelight Service brings a new and fresh presentation, resulting in sell-out performances consisting of beautiful segments…
9 events,
Channaholidays
Channaholidays
Join the Village of Channahon, Channahon Park District, and Three Rivers Public Library District for Channaholidays, a day filled with holiday fun for the whole family! The event will include a Luminary Trail, festive photo opportunities, visits with Santa, a candy cane scramble, performances, crafts, food trucks, and much more!
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