THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE
Friday, August 25
The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)
- 4:00PM-8:00PM
- 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 Tom Grassman
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 Live Thru Wednesday
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
- 3:00PM-9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck
- Celebrate our 7th Anniversary with us! Join us for great beer and great food. We’ll be releasing extra special beers and serving up a Taco Takeover menu at 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-9:39PM Elvis
- 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 Captain’s 3
Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)
- 6:00PM-8:00PM Live Music by the lake with The Mitchells
VRBC Concert Series at Temple Plaza: (100 N. Vermilion, Danville)
- 5:00PM-9:00PM
- Live music with Memphis Jones
Westville American Legion: (115 S. State St., Westville)
- Celebrating Westville’s 150th Anniversary Sesquicentennial
- Check out the Village of Westville Facebook page for a schedule of events
Saturday, August 26
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.
Kennekuk County Park: (22296 Henning Rd, Danville)
- 9:00AM-Noon
- Canoeing Lake Mingo – Adult Event
- Pre-registration and fee are required. Call 217-662-2142 for more information
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-8:00PM
- 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)
- Celebrating Westville’s 150th Anniversary Sesquicentennial
- Check out the Village of Westville Facebook page for a schedule of events
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
- Noon–9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck
- Celebrate our 7th Anniversary with us! Join us for great beer and great food. We’ll be releasing extra special beers and serving up a Taco Takeover menu at 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-7:00PM Winery hours
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: Elvis
- 7:30PM-9:30PM Memphis Jones and Logan Kirby Band. A special performance by speed painter, John Jansky will kick things off
Danville Boat Club: (15750 Boat Club Rd., Danville)
- 4:00PM-9:00PM
- End of Summer Party
- Boat scavenger hunt, bags tournament, door prize
- Fun by the lake with music and food!
Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill: (1 Clear Pond, Oakwood)
- 5:00PM-7:00PM Live Music by the lake with Toms Blast from the Past
Sunday, August 27
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
- Celebrate our 7th Anniversary with us! Join us for great beer and great food. We’ll be releasing extra special beers and serving up a Taco Takeover menu at the Truck
Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion, Danville)
- 11:00AM-2:00PM
- Memphis Morning Salvation Show
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)
Westville American Legion: (115 S. State St., Westville)
- Celebrating Westville’s 150th Anniversary Sesquicentennial
- Check out the Village of Westville Facebook page for a schedule of events
The Jump Off: (Danville Village Mall)
- Noon-5:00PM
- 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 Froggy
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.
