Friday, August 18

The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)

• 11:00AM-3:00PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult Admission is FREE
• Danville’s FIRST indoor family fun center where kids can play till their hearts content, and where ANYONE can be a kid! We are located in the Danville Village Mall

Lunch Box Concert Series at VRBC: (103 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 11:30AM-1:30PM
• Lovin’ Cup food truck on site!
• Live music with Dreyer, Cooper, Hendricks

Respawn Gaming Lounge: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 12:00PM-4:00PM
• The gaming center and lounge can be best described as a modernized arcade. Gamers can challenge one another, or enjoy a solo experience, to popular titles on all major consoles and top-of-the-line gaming PCs. They will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality by using the latest VR systems.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

• Noon-9:00PM Winery hours
• 6:00PM-9:00PM Wieners & Wine You buy the drinks, $1 hot dogs, free fixings and fire to roast them over. Each Friday (rain or shine), April through October
• 6:30PM-8:30PM Live music with In Bloom

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

• 3:00PM-9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• 3:00PM-10:00PM
• $3.75 per game $2 shoe rental

Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)

• Check the website for additional information regarding hours
• The Danville Golden Nugget casino gaming floor features almost 500 slot machines. Our slot mix has plenty of traditional slots and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas style table games including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em. The Sportsbook will open soon and let you test your luck and get in on the live action! There will be plenty of amazing food and drinks too! In addition to the Sports bar, the casino is home to the legendary Saltgrass Steak House.
• Saltgrass Steakhouse hours are daily 4p-9p! Reservations are highly recommended.

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine St., Danville)

• 5:00PM-8:00PM Friday fish fillet dinners and Bill’s seafood chowder will be served
• Dine in and carry out available

Fischer Theater: (158 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 7:00PM-9:18PM Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Visit their website for ticket information here

Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd., Danville, IL)

• Grill Night at the Grotto
• 5:30PM-7:30PM serving cheeseburgers, hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters and chicken sandwiches. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw or beans for $10.00
• 7:00PM-9:00PM Live music in the hall with The Dixie Flyers Band

Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)

• 6:00PM-8:00PM Live Music by the lake with Pamela Adam

VRBC Concert Series at Temple Plaza: (100 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 6:00PM-9:00PM
• Live music with Big Guns

Saturday, August 19

Westville’s Sesquicentennial Celebration kicks off today marking the town’s 150th birthday.  There are activities taking place every day through Labor Day.  The opening ceremony is at 4:45 this afternoon on the grounds of St. Mary’s Church.  The Dedication of Flags celebrates the fact that Westville is known as ‘The Melting Pot of Nations’ because of the early settlers who came from multiple nations.  Immediately following the short ceremony an International Food Festival and Silent Auction begins at 5:00 p.m. on the grounds of St. Mary’s Church (located along Illinois route one, just south of Zamberletti Park.)    There will  also be Bocce Ball and a Polka band.

Danville Farmers Market EVERY Saturday from 8:00AM – Noon at Crossroads Church in Danville. Now accepting LINK cards in trade for tokens with free triple match vouchers for fruit and produce.

Danville Public Library: (319 N Vermilion)

• 9:00AM-1:00PM Berry Cool Market featuring weekly music, demonstrations, activities and family friendly fun! Check out the eclectic mix of art, food and produce vendors
• 9:00AM-10:00AM Local Author book signing! Dr. Tina Nelson-Jackson will be signing copies of “Mentoring Matters! An evaluation study of a mentoring program designed for misbehaving black boys.”
• 11:00AM-Noon Hear it, See it, Take it: Sensory Story Time
• Noon-2:00PM Saturday Movie Matinee – Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children’s Room.
• Noon-2:00PM Forest Park Owls: Mating, Nesting and Owlets with Naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw

Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)

• 11:00AM-3:00PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult Admission is FREE
• Danville’s FIRST indoor family fun center where kids can play till their hearts content, and where ANYONE can be a kid! We are located in the Danville Village Mall

Westville American Legion: (115 S. State St., Westville)

• 11:00 AM Tee off for Barstool Golf
• Christmas in Westville – all proceeds go to Santa’s Anonymous
• For more information, check out the flyer here

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

• Noon–9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• Noon-10:00PM
• $4.25 per game $2 shoe rental

Respawn Gaming Lounge: (3124 N. Vermilion St., Danville)

• 12:00PM-3:00PM
• The gaming center and lounge can be best described as a modernized arcade. Gamers can challenge one another, or enjoy a solo experience, to popular titles on all major consoles and top-of-the-line gaming PCs. They will also be able to immerse themselves in the world of virtual reality by using the latest VR systems.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

• 12:00PM-11:00PM Winery hours (extended hours)
• 3:00PM-5:00PM Jammin’ with John
• 7:00PM-10:00PM After Dark Free Concert Live Music Series with Hot Country Nights
• Hot Country Nights bring the 80’s/90’s country back!

Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)

• Check the website for additional information regarding hours
• The Danville Golden Nugget casino gaming floor features almost 500 slot machines. Our slot mix has plenty of traditional slots and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas style table games including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em. The Sportsbook will open soon and let you test your luck and get in on the live action! There will be plenty of amazing food and drinks too! In addition to the Sports bar, the casino is home to the legendary Saltgrass Steak House.
• Saltgrass Steakhouse hours are daily 4p-9p! Reservations are highly recommended.

Fischer Theater: (158 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 2:00PM and 7:00PM showings: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Visit their website for ticket information here

Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)

• 5:00PM-7:00PM Live Music by the lake with Riders of the Golden Maize

Thomas Park: (West 5th St., Tilton)

• Summer of Music
• 6:00PM-9:00PM
• Music performance by Rockland Road
• Stuff the Bus school supply drive, 50/50 drawings, raffle baskets and more
• Fireworks at dusk following band performance
• The Village Grill will be open for food and drinks

Sunday, August 20

The Westville Sesquicentennial Celebration continues today and every day through Labor Day.   One of the special events today is a 150 mile long ride honoring those who served our nation and are now buried at Westville area cemeteries.  The ride will raise money for wreaths to be placed on the graves later this year.  Here is a run-down of events occurring today:

Westville American Legion: (115 S. State St., Westville)

• 9:00 AM Riding 150 Miles in Honor of Westville
• For more information, see flyer here
• 7:00 PM Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling
• For more infomation, see flyer here

Westville First Church of Christ – Old Time Revival and Gospel Sing/Logan Kirby Band – 10:00 a.m.

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)

• 10:30AM-4:00PM Join us for brunch! Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck.

Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 11:00AM-2:00PM
• Thirdy Thunday Jazzth Brunch with Todd Gallagher Jazz Combo

Golden Nugget Casino: (204 Eastgate Drive, Danville)

• Check the website for additional information regarding hours
• The Danville Golden Nugget casino gaming floor features almost 500 slot machines. Our slot mix has plenty of traditional slots and the latest video technology. We have all your favorite table games with 14 Las Vegas style table games including Mini-Baccarat, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker, Craps, Mississippi Stud, Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em. The Sportsbook will open soon and let you test your luck and get in on the live action! There will be plenty of amazing food and drinks too! In addition to the Sports bar, the casino is home to the legendary Saltgrass Steak House.
• Saltgrass Steakhouse hours are daily 4p-9p! Reservations are highly recommended.

Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)

• Noon-7:00PM Winery hours
• Winey Mary bar open every Sunday Noon-6:00PM. Use our one of kind tomato and jalapeno wine, Winey Mary, and all the standard fixings to make the best Bloody Mary around! Once you taste a Winey Mary, you may never go back to using the other stuff (Vodka)
• 3:00PM-5:00PM The Nightcaps

The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)

• Noon-3:00PM
• Ages 2-17 $10; Adult Admission is FREE
• Danville’s FIRST indoor family fun center where kids can play till their hearts content, and where ANYONE can be a kid! We are located in the Danville Village Mall

Historic Buildings Open at Kennekuk and Forest Glen every Sunday 1:00PM-4:00PM through September 4

Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)

• 2:00PM-4:00PM Live Music by the lake with Chad Hays & Carla Modglin

Fischer Theater: (158 N. Vermilion, Danville)

• 2:00PM-3:35PM The Muppet Movie
• Visit their website for ticket information here

Lincoln Lanes: (107 W Harrison St, Danville)

• 2:00PM- 9:00PM
• $4.25 per game $2 shoe rental

VFW Post 728: (8 Pine St., Danville)

• Family Bingo! Starts promptly at 2:00PM
• Children are welcome but must be 18 to play.
• Sunday lunch special and a variety of sandwiches and snacks are available

Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd., Danville, IL)

• 4:00PM-7:00PM
• Live music on the patio
• No cover, bucket beer specials and Grotto Punch

Lincoln Park: (1000 N. Logan Ave, Danville)

• 6:30PM-8:00PM
• Doc Ashton and the Root Canals
• Enjoy the blend of jazz, blues and soft rock each Sunday through September at historic Lincoln Park
• In case of rain, performances will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, 504 N. Vermilion St.