Christmas Under the Dome – McLean County Museum of History

Join the Museum on Friday AND Saturday for free, festive fun during Christmas Under the Dome!

Friday, December 6, we’ll be open to all from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. for the Downtown Bloomington Once Upon a Holiday First Friday festivities with:

• Adult eggnog and hot cider
• Live music
• Model train display
• Festive photo op
• Card writing activity to spread cheer to folks in local care facilities

Saturday, following the Jaycee’s Annual Christmas Parade, we’ll be open and FREE from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with: 

• Santa
• Cookies and hot cocoa
• Live music from community choral groups
• Illinois Art Station Pop-Up for all ages
• Festive photo op
• Ornament making activity
• Ring toss games
• Model trains

The live music lineup on Saturday kicks off with community choir Cantus Novus at 11 a.m., followed by Sue Miller and the Wind Song ensemble at 11:45 a.m., Loving Missionary Choir at 12:30 a.m., and Sounds of Illinois Chorus at 1:15 p.m.

We are grateful to our sponsors, Cumulus Radio Bloomington, The Pantagraph, WGLT, MCK CPAs & Advisors, and Illinois Farm Bureau, whose support helps make this event possible.