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 – Limited seating, first come, first serve |
| 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– Limited seating, first come, first serve |
| 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 |
| 2/8/2026 | 1:30-4:00pm | Lincoln Birthday Open House | Vermilion County Museum | Free Refreshments, tours, both buildings open |
| 3/1/2026 | Mountain Goat Race | Kickapoo State Park | 5k,10k or 15k race | |
| 3/6/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Danville’s Got Talent: Battle of the Best | Fischer Theatre | Showdown of the best! |
| 3/12/2026 | 6-8pm | Quaker Abraham Smith – Radical Abolitionist on the Illinois Prairie by John Everett Ellis | Vermilion County Museum | Free program – Limited seating, first come, first serve |
| 3/13-3/22, 2026 | various dates and times | Radium Girls | Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion, Danville | Red Mask Players |
| 3/14/2026 | 7pm | Dancing for the Stars | Fischer Theatre | Sponsored by Survivor Resource Center |
| 3/14/2026 | 7:30pm | Danville Symphony Orchestra – Celebration | Dick Van Dyke Auditorium – DHS | Special premiere commissioned work by Illinois-based composer Tim Corpus |
| 4/3/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Danville Olympics | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Live music, brew tents, free-play sports games for everyone, and more |
| 4/18/2026 | 10am | Walk a Mile in Her Shoes | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Take a stand against sexual violence and support survivors by walking a mile in their shoes |
| 4/8-6/13/2026 | Danville Art League: Annual Sharon Schmitz Regional Open Art Competition | 320 N. Franklin St., Danville | Open to any artist 18 years or older, from within a 150 mile radius of Danville | |
| 5/1/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: 5k Super Run | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Power up for the 5k Super Run, where every step takes you through a world of adventure! |
| 5/2/2026 | 3pm | Danville Barbershop Chorus | Fischer Theatre, 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville | “The Music of America” |
| 5/16/2026 | 7:30pm | DSO Heroes | Dick Van Dyke Auditorium-DHS | Featuring guest pianist Clare Longendyke |
| 5/8-5/10/2026 | Red Mask Players-Children’s Production | Kathryn Randolph Theater, 601 N. Vermilion St., Danville | ||
| Every Saturday May-October | Danville Farmers Market | DIY Storage (Old Kmart lot) | Check Facebook | |
| 6/5-6/6/2026 | Balloons Over Vermilion | Kennnekuk County Park | 30 balloons, night glo, entertainment, Kid’s Zone, tethered rides and more | |
| 6/5/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Summer Luau | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Enjoy island eats, live music, sweet treats, and more |
| 6/6/2026 | 10am-2pm | Catlin Strawberry Festival | Catlin, IL Park | Food Trucks, Vendors, & Music (Town wide Rummage Sales also this day) |
| 6/27/2026 | TBD | Rankin Celebration | TBD | |
| 6/12-14/2026 | Westville Days | Stroll through history with various stops around town. There’s also and International Food Festival & the Library is having a bookmark contest for VC 200th | ||
| 6/27-28/2026 | Ridge Farm Community Fun Days | West Park & RF Village Hall | Music, bounce houses, food & more. Partnership with Village, Lions Club, & Elwood Library | |
| 7/3/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Downtown Carnival | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Live music, exciting attractions, & tasty treats. A perfect event to celebrate summer |
| 7/4/2026 | 11am | Rossville, IL Fourth of July Parade | Grade School to Chrisman Park; fish fry at noon in pavilion, water slide sponsored by Rossville Area Fire Protection District, then fireworks at dusk | |
| 7/5/2026 | 10am-2pm | Westville Anything on Wheels Car Show | Historical Depot & Museum | |
| 7/11-18/2026 | Georgetown Fair | Georgetown Fairgrounds | ||
| July-September 2026 | 9am-noon | Danville Art League-VC 200th Anniversary Special Exhibit | 320 N. Franklin St., Danville | This special exhibit will follow the Art League’s history from its beginning in 1938. Featured artwork and scrapbooks will be on display |
| 8/1/2026 | TBD | Catlin Celebrates Our County & Country | 90s Daughter Band and tours of Catlin area | |
| 8/7/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: Science in the City | Temple Plaza, Downtown Danville | Science parade, scavenger hunt, experiments, music, and more. This is a perfect way to get curious and celebrate learning! |
| 8/8/2026 | 2-3:30pm | Mastodons to the Moon | Dick Van Dyke Auditorium-DHS | Special program by Joe Tanner on his personal trips into space |
| 8/9/2026 | 1:30-4pm | Mastodons to the Moon | Vermilion County Museum | Special Open House with exhibit, meet and greet with Joe Tanner, and light refreshments |
| 9/4/2026 | 5-8pm | First Friday: TBD | TBD | |
| 9/5/2026 | TBD | Catlin Lions Club Fish Fry | TBD | |
| 9/12/2026 | Noon-3pm | Georgetown Historical Society Open House | 510 S. Main St., Georgetown | |
| 9/12/2026 | TBD | Potomac 150th Celebration | TBD | |
| 9/26-27/2026 | Sat.-9am-9pm Sun.-9am-4pm | 6th Annual Muncie Acorn Festival | Muncie IL Ballpark/Village Park | Join us for a weekend of children’s activities, vendors, food trucks, music, and more! |