2nd Annual Fall Festival - Pecatonica, IL
2023-10-28 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Pecatonica, IL – Main Street, Pecatonica, IL, 61063, United States
FREE Full day of Fall Family Fun!
Festival 11am-3pm
Trunk or Treat 3:15-5pm (Prizes for best Trunk)
German American Bank will be Grilling
Bake Sale with Pecatonica Women’s Club (Apple Orchard Doughnuts and Caramel Apple Bar)
Bounce Houses, Photo Booth, Trackless Train, Balloon Twister, Face Painting, Crafts, Temporary Tattoos, Peddle Tractors, Small Petting Zoo, Build a Buddy, Vendors, Business Specials, Pumpkin Bowling, Apple Chuck’n, Mini Putt, plus many other fun games and activities!! Don’t miss out!!

CANINE COSTUME PARTY
2023-10-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Lena Brewing Company, 9416 W Wagner Rd, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
CANINE COSTUME PARTY
Sunday, October 29th
* FOOD: From The Rafters, we order it, you eat it!
* Dog Friendly! Bring ’em in, just make sure on a leash
* Kid Friendly!
* Biscuit Bar
* Doggy Photo Booth
* Costume Winner Announced at 4pm
* Featuring Lena Dog Brew

Legislative Mobile Office – Winnebago, IL
2023-10-31 15:30 - 16:30 | Winnebago, IL Village Hall, 108 W Main, Winnebago, IL, 61088, United States
Stop by for assistance with State related issues and helpful resources.

Winter Clothing Drive
2023-11-01 - 2023-12-08 | 89th House District, IL, United States
Do you have a gently used winter coat you are no longer using? Please consider donating a new or gently used winter coat to House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s November Coat Drive. Any winter gear like hats, gloves, or scarves, will also be accepted; all sizes for winter coats and accessories will be accepted from infant to adult.
The leader has also created an online registry option for those constituents who would like to contribute a new winter clothing item directly; ACCESS THE REGISTRY HERE.
The winter items will be collected at Leader McCombie’s District Office in Savanna, and then donated to the Regional Office of Education for distribution to area families. Leader McCombie is excited to launch this event and work together with residents in the 89th District to help those in need stay warm this winter!

Illinois Department of Corrections Screening
2023-11-08 07:30 - 17:00 | Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Rt 2, Dixon, IL, United States
The Illinois Department of Corrections will be holding a screening for Correctional Officer Trainee and Correctional Treatment Officer Trainees for facilities across the state, including Dixon CC at Sauk Valley Community College.
Apply first here then attend the screening or Contact Central Screening Office for invitation and paperwork.
217-785-9921.

Ogle County Residential Electronic Recycling Event
2023-11-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Ogle County Solid Waste Management Department, 909 Pines Rd, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
November 17th (Friday) – Electronics
Hours: 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Free permits are required in advance.
For more information and to request a permit, call 815-732-4020.
Deadline for requesting permits is noon on the Wednesday before the event.
Permits will be sent prior to the event.
No permits issued day of events. No service without a permit.

39TH ANNUAL NOUVEAU PARADE & CELEBRATION
2023-11-17 11:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Galena, 111 W Main St, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
The parade of revelers will assemble at 2:30 p.m. for a trek around Galena’s Main Street in assorted modes of transportation and merriment from horse-drawn wagons to trollies as the 38th Annual Nouveau wine is delivered to Galena merchants who sport the Nouveau posters in their shop windows. Join in or watch the procession. “Le Beaujolias Nouveau est arrivé!”
Local restaurants and Galena businesses continue the celebration all weekend with live music, wine tastings, dinner specials and receptions.
Join Galena Cellars for a Luncheon, being hosted at their location Downtown Galena: 111 N. Main Street!
All of the details about Nouveau Weekend can be found HERE!

Legislative Mobile Office – Lena, IL
2023-11-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Lena, IL City Hall, 122 E Main St., Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Stop by for assistance with State related issues and helpful resources

*** Donations for the District Winter Clothing Drive can also be dropped off at this time ***

Savanna Chamber of Commerce - Christmas Walk
2023-11-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Savanna, IL
Join the Savanna Chamber for their annual Christmas Walk in the Historic Downtown. This years theme is “Christmas Movie/Show”
There will be a Cookie Walk, Hayrides with Santa, lighting of the tree, bingo cards, Santa photos at the Fire Station, Silent Auction, Shopping Specials and more.

Lanark Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting
2023-11-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Lanark, IL City Park, N. Burns St, Lanark, IL, 61046, United States
Enjoy this fun and festive light parade. Come have some family fun, chili, hot chocolate, cookies and stay for the annual lighting of the tree!

Candlelight Walk - 37th Anniversary -
2023-11-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Oregon, IL, 115 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States
Located in beautiful downtown Oregon, IL the Candlelight Walk is a community event that spreads through out the entire town kickstarting the Holiday Season with horse drawn carriage rides, refreshments, entrainment and of course a visit from Santa!

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train/ 25th Year
2023-11-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Byron, IL, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train is returning to the rails for its 25th cross-continent season tour!! The train will again raise money, food and awareness for local food banks in communities along the CP network.
Holiday Train shows are free to attend. CP asks attendees to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if they’re able. Local food shelves will set up collection stations at each event, with all donations made staying with the local food bank to help people in need in the community.

Byron, Illinois on November 26, 2023

Train Arrives: 11:45 a.m.
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Tower Road near the High School

A full schedule with details of this year’s Holiday Train and Holiday Express train can be found at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain.

49th Annual Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-03 | Genoa, IL /Kingston, IL, United States
The Genoa-Kingston Christmas Craft Walk is an annual craft show that features handcrafted and homemade items. Shoppers are invited to visit homes, churches, businesses, and other organizations in Genoa and Kingston.
It will be held Thu., Nov. 30, Fri. Dec. 1, and Sat. Dec. 2., with some locations open on Sun. Dec. 3.
Shopping locations with be released about one month before and can be found here: https://gkchristmascraftwalk.com/details/

Christmas in the Country - Forreston, IL
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-02 | Forreston, IL, IL, 61030, United States
Experience “Christmas in the Country” at this Holiday event in Forreston, Il.
Christmas light, shopping, a parade and of course Santa!!
Visit this the Christmas in the Country page for all the information.

Mt. Carroll, IL Christmas Walk
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-02 15:00 | Mt. Carroll, IL, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053, United States

Christmas in the Country Dinner! - Forreston, IL
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Forreston Cardinal Center, 220 S. 1st Ave, Forreston, IL, 61030, United States

Miracle on 2nd Street - Byron, IL
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Byron, IL, Byron, IL, 61010, United States
Miracle on 2nd Street will kick off the holiday. This event is a fun way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with friends and family with visits with Santa and Frosty, hayrides, live nativity, BINGO, treats, shopping and more!

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus- Byron, IL
2023-12-02 08:30 - 11:00 | Mary Morgan Elementary School, 420 N Colfax, Byron, IL, 61010, United States

Stockton Chamber Commerce 35th Annual Christmas Walk
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Stockton, IL, IL, 61085, United States
Stockton, IL is excited to be hosting their 35th Annual Christmas Walk.

On December 2nd they are kicking off the holiday season with story hour and visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and TONS of business fun.
* Story Hour located at the Stockton Public Library sponsored by Allure Health and the Stockton Public Library from 10am-11am
* Visiting with Santa and Ms. Claus at the Stockton Public Library 11am-1pm
* Horse Drawn Wagon Rides by Silkrug Stables from 11:30am to 2:30pm Sponsored by Citizen State Bank and Brewster Cheese
* Local businesses open 10am-2pm
*Visit the vendors at Scout Hall from 10am-2p,

Lena Hometown Christmas Parade
2023-12-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lena, IL, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Don’t miss the 10th Anniversary of the Lena Hometown Christmas Parade!!!
There will be activities for the kids and haywagon rides starting at 4pm in the downtown parking lot.
The lighted Christmas Parade starts at 6pm. Lighting of the Community Tree will take place at the end of the parade by Santa and Mrs Claus!!! Visit with Santa and Mrs Claus following the lighting of the tree.
Many businesses will be open for your shopping needs. Mailbox for letters to Santa will be next to the Community Tree. Please check here for updates!

Holiday Fire in the Sky - Galena, IL
2023-12-02 18:30 - 19:00 | Grant Park, 9372 Ulysses S Grant Memorial Hwy, Galena, IL, 61036, United States
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Galena and watch as the night sky comes alive with beautiful fireworks! They will start around 6:30 pm and go on rain or shine.
The launch location will be Grant Park, so you will be able to view them from pretty much anywhere in the downtown area.
What a wonderful way to get your family and friends into the holiday spirit. Enjoy!

Legislative Mobile Office – Oregon, IL
2023-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Oregon, IL City Hall, 115 N 3rd St, Oregon, IL, 61061, United States

Legislative Mobile Office – Byron, IL
2023-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Byron, IL, Byron, IL, 61010, United States

Legislative Mobile Office – Stillman Valley, IL
2023-12-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Stillman Valley Village Hall, 120 N Walnut, Stillman Valley, IL, 61084, United States

Breakfast with Santa - Lena, IL Fire
2023-12-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Lena Fire Department, 405 W Railroad, Lena, IL, 61048, United States
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping for a fantastic breakfast buffet and would love to see you!
Enjoy pancakes, hash browns, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk and coffee then stop and chat with the Clauses.
Ticket sales at the door, cash only: 3 & under: free | 4-9 years: $6 | 10 & up: $8

West Carroll High School FFA Holiday Blood Drive
2023-12-15 08:30 - 14:30 | West Carroll High School, 500 Cragmoor Drive., Savanna, IL, 61074, United States
Be some one’s Christmas Miracle this Holiday Season and give blood. Stop by the West Carroll High School FFA Holiday Blood Drive.

Breakfast with Santa - Pearl City, IL
2023-12-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Pearl City, IL Fire Department, 300 Station St, Pearl City, IL, 61062, United States
Come on out and enjoy breakfast with Santa

4th Annual Parade of Lights - Pearl City, IL
2023-12-16 16:00 - 18:30 | Pearl City, IL, Pearl City, IL, 61062, United States
Decorate your car, truck, SUV or anything you can light and show off your Holiday spirit! Line up in the school parking lot will be at 4pm with the parade starting at 5pm.
There will be a non-perishable food and children’s gift drive that will be donated to the Pearl City Food Pantry.
Questions can be directed to Nathan Pickard – 815-821-2403

Lighted Christmas Cruise - Savanna, IL
2023-12-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Savanna Main Street
Savanna will hold its 4th annual “??????? ????????? ??????” on Saturday, December 23. All cars, trucks, and Jeeps are invited to attend.
Lineup is at 5:30PM at the former Shopko parking lot with the cruise beginning at 6:00PM.
The parade will travel North down Third Street and then traverse one block west on Division before traveling down Main Street then out Chicago Avenue and head to Big Meadows.

Community Christmas Brunch - Forreston, IL
2023-12-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 402 S 2nd Ave., Forreston, IL, 61030, United States
The brunch will be served on Christmas morning from 10a.m. until noon. The brunch consists of egg casserole, sausage, ham, pastries, and fresh fruit. There will be a free will offering that will be donated to the New Life Food Pantry.
