Come Join the Fun!
Please find below a listing of events that have been submitted for the celebration.
For additional details of events, contact the town or organization’s
own website or Facebook page.
Events listed in BOLD are connected with the 200th anniversary celebration, all others are events that fall within the celebration timeline.
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| 11/30/2025 | 1pm-8pm | Catlin Christmas | Craft bazaar, carriage rides, food, photo opportunities, ice carving demo | |
| 11/30/2025 | 6pm | Catlin Christmas Parade | Lighted floats, photos with Santa | |
| Wed. & Sat. in Nov/Dec | 9am-noon | Danville Art League | 320 N. Franklin Danville | Fall/winter holiday art |
| 12/3-6/2025 | 5-9pm | Gateway Family Service | 7757 US Route 136, Potomac | visit web site for specific events, days, and times |
| 12/5/2025 | 5-8pm | Friday Night: Night of Lights Parade | During day visit Santa at Temple Plaza and carriage rides | |
| 12/6/2025 | 6pm | Rossville Christmas Parade | Grade school to Chrisman Park; arts & crafts from 9-3 at firehouse; Christmas carnival at grade school at 7 pm | |
| 12/6/2025 | 6pm | Village of Tilton Christmas Parade | ||
| 12/7/2025 12/6-31/2025 | 2-8pm 5-9pm | BHHA Holiday Open House BHHA Holiday Lights | Kennekuk County Park | Light refreshments, kid’s crafts, building tours Drive thru tours |
| 12/7/2025 | 2pm | DSO Nutcracker | Dick Van Dyke Auditorium-DHS | |
| 12/7/2025 | 5:30pm | Georgetown Christmas Parade | Holiday Happenings from 2-5pm | |
| 12/13/2025 | 1:30-4:00pm | Holiday Open House | Vermilion County Museum | Both buildings open, crafts, Santa, games |
| 12/13/2025 | Noon-3pm | Santa Claus is Coming to Town | Downtown Oakwood | Children’s activities at area businesses, refreshments, wagon rides, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus |
| 12/12-14/2025 | various times | Red Mask Players Christmas Show | Kathryn Randolph Theater 601 N. Vermilion, Danville | |
| 1st & 3rd Saturday January – May | 10am-2pm | Danville Farmer’s Market | First Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Franklin | Special mini-markets, check Facebook |
| 1/2/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Fire and Ice | David S. Palmer Arena | Ice Skating, sledding, winter games, food and drinks |
| 1/3/2026 | Kickapoo Road Runners | Kickapoo State Park | 7.45 mile trail run | |
| 1/15/2026 | 5:30-7:30pm | Journey to Freedom exhibit opening | Vermilion County Museum | Free |
| 1/15-3/28/2026 | Tues.-Sat, 10am to 4pm | Journey to Freedom exhibit | Vermilion County Museum | Regular door fees |
| 1/23-2/7/2026 | various dates and times | Arsenic and Old Lace | Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion, Danville | Red Mask Players |
| 1/24/2026 | 2-5pm | Songs of the Freedom Road by Chris Vallilo | Vermilion County Museum | Free |
| 2/6/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Glow in the Galaxy | TBD | Neon lights, spacey surprises, blacklight fun |
| 2/7/2026 | 10am-4pm | Lincoln Weekend Free Saturday, Center Building | Vermilion County Museum | Free |
| 2/7/2026 | 1:30-4:00pm | Lincoln Birthday Open House | Vermilion County Museum | Free Refreshments, tours, both buildings open |