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What’s Happening in Vermilion County?

By Michelle Mitchell Oct 2, 2020 | 11:42 AM

This weekend calendar of events in the Danville-area is courtesy of Vermilion Advantage:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

  • 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 Nicholas Johnson; 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 LTW; 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.
  • 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.
  • The Little Lorraine Theater Presents “ET” – All Weekend – (214 E. Main, Hoopeston) Show times: 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.
  • “Evil Dead: The Musical” by Darkhorse Theatre Company at Kickapoo Pavilion Shelter – Friday & Saturday – (10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood) Showtime 8:00PM Both Evenings; Tickets $20 or $30 Splash Zone Special (while Supplies Last). Tickets available on Facebook: The Darkhorse Theatre Company: Vermilion County.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

  • Catlin Masonic Lodge All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast – (107 N. Sandusky St, Catlin) Menu will consist of all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee, orange juice & milk; 7:00-11:00AM. Free-will donations are accepted. Carry out and curbside ordering will be available.
  • 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!
  • STEP Recovery Center “Ride for Recovery” at Village Mall Parking Lot – (Near McDonalds, 2917 N. Vermilion, Danville) Registration for motorcycle & vehicles; 10:00AM, Kick stands up; 11:00AM. Cost is $20 per drive & $5 per passenger. The ride will end at Temple Plaza in downtown Danville with Live music from The Death of His Saints & Damage Control. There will also be hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches & side dishes.
  • Sleepy Creek Vineyards – (8254 E 1425 North Rd, Fairmount) Winery Open Noon-7:00PM
  • Tilton “Oktober Fest” at Thomas Park – (Off W. 5th St, Tilton) – Enjoy Town-Wide Rummage Sales & at the Park there will be a Flea Market, Scavenger Hunt, & Halloween Themed Golf cart/UTV parade at 1:00PM.
  • 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.
  • Danville Community Church of God Neighborhood Event at Douglas Park – (Douglas Park Shelter, S. Bowman Ave, Danville) Featuring C & D Barbeque, games & music; 4:00-6:00PM.
  • Danville Sweet Adelines Fall Show “Come One, Let’s Dance!” at DACC – (Bremer Center, 2000 E. Main, Danville) 4:00-6:30PM
  • 3rd Annual Golf Cart Cruise at the Lorraine Theatre – (324 E. Main, Hoopeston) You do not have to decorate to participate in the cruise; Register at the Lorraine 6:00PM; Cruise starts at 7:00PM. Cost is $20 to enter.
  • DLO & The Fischer Theatre Present Movie “The Little Shop of Horrors” with 2 Showtimes – (158 N. Vermilion, Danville) 6:00PM: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848aea92aa3f58-little or 9:00PM: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848aea92aa3f58-little1.  Tickets are $10 per person & must be reserved prior to event.
  • The Little Lorraine Theater Presents “ET” – 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.
  • “Evil Dead: The Musical” by Darkhorse Theatre Company at Kickapoo Pavilion Shelter – Friday & Saturday – (10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood) Showtime 8:00PM Both Evenings; Tickets $20 or $30 Splash Zone Special (while Supplies Last). Tickets available on Facebook: The Darkhorse Theatre Company: Vermilion County.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Community Awareness Event at Turtle Run – (332 E. Liberty Lane, Danville) Hosted by STEP Recovery Center & Todd Schultz, meet with city officials for a community forum & panel discussions, information tables, resources & a tour through the “Hidden In Plain Sight” Trailer; 2:00-5:00PM.
  • The Little Lorraine Theater Presents “ET” – 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.

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