This look at events over the weekend throughout the Danville area is courtesy of Vermilion Advantage:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
- Friday Morning Summer Sounds & Farmers’ Market at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Featuring a mix of produce, food & art along with weekly music on the stage at the library park, Live music with John McMahon; Beginning at 9:00AM throughout the day.
- Mindful Mornings Meditation Class at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) Meditation class for adults, ages 18 & over at 10:00AM. Face masks are required & class size is limited. Registration is required by calling 217-477-5226 or visit tinyurl.com/DPL-Meditate
- Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Wieners & Wine/Free Live Music – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-9:00PM; Wieners & Wine 5:00-8:00PM. You buy the drinks, we provide the hot dogs, fixings & fire to roast it over. Free live music with the Dustin Danger; 6:30-8:30PM; For outdoor seating, you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and pop up tents.
- Free Pilates Sessions at Danville Public Library – (319 N. Vermilion, Danville) We will be using a variety of instructional videos, Registration, Yoga/Pilates mat & face mask required; 4:00PM. To register call 217-477-5223 Ext. 121 or visit tinyurl.com/DPL-Pilates. For adults, ages 18 & over.
- Gao Grotto Dinner – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) 8 Oz Cheeseburgers/Hamburgers, Chicken Strips or Grilled Chicken Sandwich will 2 sides choices of Fries, Onion Rings, Coleslaw or Beans; 5:30-7:30PM. Cost is $8. Appetizers also available.
- Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 6:00-9:00PM; Admission $8.50. Due to COVID regulations entrance limited to 50 people. Miniature Golf, Lazer Tag & Batting Cages also available.
- Uptown Fairmount at Whooligan’s – (Main Street, Fairmount) Free Hot Dogs at 6:30PM; Free Disney Goofy Cartoons at 7:30PM. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets! Also available for purchase are Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Lemon Shake-Ups & more.
- The Little Lorraine Theater Presents “Jaws” – All Weekend – (214 E. Main, Hoopeston) Show time: Friday 7:00PM; Saturday 7:00PM; Sunday 3:00PM. Friday Special Pizza or a Sandwich & a Movie for $10 per person. COVID Restrictions are 24 movie goers per showing. Masks are required in the lobby. Concessions will be available. Movie Admission is $5 Adults & $2 Children.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
- Danville Farmer’s Market at Crossroads Church – (3613 N. Vermilion, Danville) 8:00AM-Noon; Open every Saturday with COVID guidelines. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing rules. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Danville Public Library Cards & Coffee at Mad Goat Locations – (2601 N. Vermilion or 701 S. Gilbert, Danville) The Library will be at both locations & offer $1 off your drink order if you have or sign up for a library card; 8:00AM-Noon.
- Rick’s Ride for Wreaths – (DACC, 2000 E. Main) DACC parking lot with registration beginning at 8:00AM, Ride beginning at 10:00AM. All vehicles are welcome, Cost is $15. Funds raised will go to Wreaths Across America for veterans laid to rest at the Danville National Cemetery. Ride will end at the Otto Newlin Shooting Range with food and fellowship.
- Sleepy Creek Vineyards/Vino & Vibes/Cafecito Cubano Food Truck/C-U Comedy Interactive Trivia Night – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-7:00PM. Vino & Vibes Live Music with Hot Sauce Universe; 3:00-5:00PM. Cafécito Cubano Food Truck from 3:00-5:00PM, Pre-order by calling 217-474-3316. C-U Comedy Interactive Trivia Night $50 Entry fee for teams of 6, Doors open & Cocktails at 7:00PM in the “Dragonfly” event center, Games start at 8:00PM. Register a team at www.eventbrite.com/e/sleepy-creek-presents-c-u-comedy-brings-trivia-night-tickets-120034708043.
- Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $6.50. Due to COVID regulations entrance limited to 50 people. Miniature Golf, Lazer Tag & Batting Cages also available.
- The Little Lorraine Theater Presents “Jaws” – All Weekend – (214 E. Main, Hoopeston) Show time: Friday 7:00PM; Saturday 7:00PM; Sunday 3:00PM. COVID Restrictions are 24 movie goers per showing. Masks are required in the lobby. Concessions will be available. Movie Admission is $5 Adults & $2 Children.
- Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 7:00-10:00PM; Admission $8.50. Due to COVID regulations entrance limited to 50 people. Miniature Golf, Lazer Tag & Batting Cages also available.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
- Sleepy Creek Vineyard – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-6:00PM; We are open for outdoor seating, please enter at the front door. Winey Mary Sunday bar – create your own Winey Mary/Bloody Mary-style concoction with a wide selection of ingredients like fresh celery, pickles, olive, tomato juice, Tabasco, pepper, bloody Mary mix, & more.
- Mini Herb Garden Walk at Kennekuk County Park – (Bunker Hill Historic Area, 22296-A Henning Rd) Visitors will be invited to tour the garden & pick up recipes; 1:00-3:00PM. Pre-registration is required by calling 217-662-2142 Friday from 8:00AM-4:30PM.
- Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland – (8 Brewer Rd, Danville) 1:00-4:00PM; Admission $6.50. Due to COVID regulations entrance limited to 50 people. Miniature Golf, Lazer Tag & Batting Cages also available.
- The Little Lorraine Theater Presents “Jaws” – All Weekend – (214 E. Main, Hoopeston) Show time: Friday 7:00PM; Saturday 7:00PM; Sunday 3:00PM. COVID Restrictions are 24 movie goers per showing. Masks are required in the lobby. Concessions will be available. Movie Admission is $5 Adults & $2 Children.
- Live Music at the Gao Grotto – (2400 Denmark Rd, Danville) Live music with the Hoosier Daddy; 4:00-7:00PM. Food will be available for purchase.
