What’s Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend!
Oct 12, 2023 | 11:18 AM
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE
Be sure to check out all the scarecrows throughout Vermilion County for the First Annual Vermilion Advantage Scarecrow Contest! 40 scarecrows will be on display from October 13th through October 31st. Photos will be on the Vermilion Advantage Facebook page for voting!
Friday, October 13
Once in a Blue Moon: (310 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
10:00AM-5:00PM
Stop by and see all the new items for fall and the holidays from seasonal stems, centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, table settings and more
Cash or check only
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 Dream Catchers
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.
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
Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
6:00PM-9:00PM
Aaron Short makes his debut at VRBC
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
Gao Grotto: (2400 Denmark Rd., Danville)
5:30PM-7:30PM Grill night! Burgers, chicken strips, pork fritters and chicken sandwiches. All come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, cole slaw or beans for $10
7:00PM-9:00PM Join us for music in the hall with Dixie Flyers
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
Open Roller Skate – Every Friday from Labor Day to Memorial Day
6:00PM-9:00PM
Admission: $12, Skate Rental $3
Oakwood Public Library: (110 E. Finley, Oakwood)
6:00PM-9:00PM
Check out the Haunted Library
Little Lorraine Theatre: (214 E. Main St., Hoopeston)
6:30PM-8:30PM
Pizza & Movie Night
$20 ticket includes: Movie admission, Pizza King, Popcorn & Drink
Freddy vs. Jason will be showing
Tickets must be purchased in advance, seating is limited
Fischer Theatre: (158 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
7:00PM Final Summer
Check out the website for pricing and ticket information here
Danville Family YMCA: 1111 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
9:30PM-11:30PM
After Hours hosted by Mosaic City Church
Open to all high school aged students with a valid school ID
Registration is required, clear bag policy
Saturday, October 14
Danville Public Library: (319 N Vermilion)
October is Library Crawl Month! Pick up an official passport from your home library. Visit 158 libraries in Central/Southern IL. Get 5 or more stamps to complete your card and return it to your home library!
9:00AM-1:00PM Children’s Art Challenge – this month’s theme is BOO!
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.
Mary Miller Gymnasium at DACC: (2000 E. Main St., Danville)
8:00AM-5:30PM
Vermilion County Volleyball County-wide Tournament
Games will be played Saturday and Monday
Lake Vermilion: (2607 Denmark Rd., Danville)
Fall Paddle on Lake Vermilion
9:00AM-10:30AM
Canoe/Kayak rental is $15/person, BYOB Boat is free, Family Friendly
Pre-registration is required at 217-662-2142
Danville Area Community College: (2000 E. Main St., Danville)
9:00AM-11:00AM
Free Electronics Collection
Proof of residency is required
Once in a Blue Moon: (310 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
10:00AM-5:00PM
Stop by and see all the new items for fall and the holidays from seasonal stems, centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, table settings and more
Cash or check only
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
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-7:00PM Winery hours
Kennekuk County Park: (22296 Henning Rd., Danville)
Vermilion Voles Vintage Baseball
12:00PM-3:00PM
Voles vs. Razor Crick All-Comers Match
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
Open Roller Skate – Every weekend from Labor Day to Memorial Day
Check out the website for pricing and ticket information here
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.
Oakwood Public Library: (110 E. Finley, Oakwood)
6:00PM-9:00PM
Check out the Haunted Library
The Lorraine Theatre: (324 E. Main St., Hoopeston)
7:00PM-9:00PM
Night of Blues at the Lorraine
Music with John Chorney, Luke Pytel, and Derek Caruso
Dick Van Dyke Auditorium/Danville High School: (202 E. Fairchild St., Danville)
7:30PM-9:30PM
Behind the Mask: Music of Broadway! presented by DSO
Sunday, October 15
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
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.
Vermilion River Beer Company: (103 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
11:00AM-2:00PM
Thirdy Thunday Jazzth Brunch
Todd Gallagher will perform
Once in a Blue Moon: (310 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
Noon-5:00PM
Stop by and see all the new items for fall and the holidays from seasonal stems, centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, table settings and more
Cash or check only
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)
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
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
Open Roller Skate – Every weekend from Labor Day to Memorial Day
1:00-4:00PM
Admission $10
Skate Rental $3
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