What’s Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend! Dec 2nd – 4th

See the movies playing this weekend at: Danville Village Mall Cinemas, https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/danville/amc-classic-village-mall-6

For those doing a little shopping over the weekend, click on our “Uniquely Our Own” link listing some of the unique retail shops we have in the area at https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/retail.

And see more information about our parks, museums, historical sites & more in the

Danville Area Visitors’ Guide.

Please feel free to share this information with others!

• 10:00AM-4:00PM Join us for a new estate on consignment that includes a multitude of Christmas items – lots of gift ideas and decor

Holiday Market at the Barn: (20482 Henning Roa, Danville)

• 10:00AM-4:00PM Time for our Holiday Market at the Barn! Gifts, gifts, and more gifts! Handmade items, party food mixes, clothing, and more! There is sure to be something for everyone!

First Friday Event: Carriage Rides & Night of Lights Parade

• 1:00pm-5:00PM Come enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around Historic Downtown Danville on December 2nd from 1-5 PM. Carriages will pick up and drop off at the corner of Harrison and Vermilion every several minutes.
• 6:00PM Shop and eat in Downtown Danville and then stay and enjoy the Night of Lights Parade which begins at 6 PM. Carriage rides and the Night of Lights Parade are complimentary thanks to our First Friday Sponsors and the Vermilion County Conservation Foundation!

Annual Marquee Bulb Ornament Sale at the Fischer Theatre

• Ladies and Gentlemen – join us for the 2022 annual Marquee Bulb ornament sale!
• 4:00p-6:00p in the Fischer Theatre lobby, just before the Night of Lights Parade Downtown. We’ll be serving Hot Chocolate Cocktails and more for this festive annual tradition!
• The sale takes place prior to the Night of Lights Parade. This year there are only 30 ornaments of two different colors to choose from. $75 each; limit 2 per person.

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

• 3:00PM-9:00PM Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck.

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

• 5:30PM, come catch some tunes with this duo, The Not Petty & CA Jeff . We have pizza if your hungry plus cheese and crackers to go along with your favorite Sleepy Creek drinks. Come see us!

Christmas in the Barn: (7757 US Hwy 136, Potomac)

• 5:00PM-8:30PM Participate in one of the most magical evenings with us this Christmas. Stroll through our stunning barn with our storytelling guides. Your heart will be warmed, your spirits will be lifted and you will walk away with a little more Christmas spirit in your heart knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of those involved in Gateway Family Services & Hooves for Hope.
• $2 per person or $10 per family

David S. Palmer Arena: (100 West Main, Danville)

• 6:00PM-9:00PM Public Skating
• $8 a person; $2 Skate Rental

Danville Public Library: (219 N Vermilion Street)

• 6:30PM-8:00PM Join us after the Night of Lights Parade for a Frozen themed party
• Drink hot chocolate, enjoy a story time with Anna and Elsa, and have your picture taken with local actors dressed as the cast of Frozen

Turtle Run/Snapper’s Bar & Grill:

• Tis’ the season to be Merry! Give your family, friends or co-workers the gift of a night of fun, laughter and musical banter! Tickets for dinner and show or piano show only are on sale now in Snappers. Friday, December 2nd ~ Dinner 6:30 PM ~ Show only 8 PM
• Call Snappers for your tickets now! 217-442-3320

• 8:00AM-5:00PM Time for our Holiday Market at the Barn! Gifts, gifts, and more gifts! Handmade items, party food mixes, clothing, and more! There is sure to be something for everyone!

YMCA Holiday Craft Fair: (1111 N Vermilion Street)

• 9:00AM-2:00PM Holiday Craft Fair – Free Admission and Open to All!
• For unique gifts and holiday stocking stuffers, check out what our local artisans have created!

Danville Art League: (320 N Franklin Street)

• 9:00AM03:00PM The Danville Art League will be hosting an open house for the Staving Artists Sale
• Original pieces will be for sale. The art league suggests the artists’ work would make excellent one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. The art work will be affordable prices and several examples of past color splashes will be included.

House of Florence: (103 North Main Street, Fithian)

• 10:00AM-4:00PM Join us for a new estate on consignment that includes a multitude of Christmas items – lots of gift ideas and decor

Danville Farmers Market: (100 N Franklin St, Danville)

• 10:00AM-2:00PM We will have 20+ vendors with lots of variety, free hot drinks for everyone and gift bags to the first 20 in the door at 10 and the first 20 in the door at noon (or while supply lasts). PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for your favorite local, tiny businesses. The Danville Art League will be our guests and will be selling pecans. SEE YOU AT THE MARKET!

Visit Santa at Temple Plaza

• 10:00AM-2:00PM Visit Santa in his house at Temple Plaza! Free event! Snap a photo during your visit.

VFW Holiday Stop & Shop

• 10:00AM-6:00PM Featuring a variety of vendors! Chill/Cheese dogs, chips & and soda $6

Santa Comes to Farmhouse Market in Georgetown: ( 106 Pearl Street)

• 11:00AM-4:00PM Come, take your picture with Santa absolutely free!! Bring the friends, bring the family, bring the children bring your four legged fur babies. Everyone is welcome

Danville Public Library: (319 N Vermilion St)

• 11:00AM-12:00PM Hear It, See It, Take It: Sensory Story Time
• 12:00PM-2:00PM Saturday Movie Matinee
• Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Children’s Room every Saturday at noon. Children and Tweens welcome!
• 1:00PM-3:00PM Join us as we host A Christmas Carol themed party featuring live entertainment, Victorian Fare and Dicken’s Flaming Punch. Local actors will perform a live reading of excerpts from A Christmas Carol.

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

• Noon-7:00PM Winery Hours

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

• Noon – 9:00PM Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck.

Christmas in the Barn: (7757 US Hwy 136, Potomac)

• 1:00PM-3:00PM Sensory Sensitive Barn Tours
• 4:00PM-8:30PM Participate in one of the most magical evenings with us this Christmas. Stroll through our stunning barn with our storytelling guides. Your heart will be warmed, your spirits will be lifted and you will walk away with a little more Christmas spirit in your heart knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of those involved in Gateway Family Services & Hooves for Hope.
• $2 per person or $10 per family

DACC Basketball: (200 E Main St Danville)

• 1:00PM-2:30PM DACC Women’s Basketball at the Mary Miller Gymnasium
• 3:00PM-4:30PM DACC Men’s Basketball at the Mary Miller Gymnasium

Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd, Danville)

• 1:00PM-3:00PM Skate With Santa!
• Admission $10 and skate rental $3

Tilton Christmas Parade

• 6:00PM-8:00PM Bring your blanket and chairs and enjoy the wonderment of Christmas! Parade starts at Tilton Community Center and ends at Village Hall. Cookies and hot chocolate available at the Fire Station

Vermilion County Bobcats Hockey: (David S. Palmer Arena, Danville)

• 7:00PM Bobcats vs Peoria

Fisher Theatre: (158 N Vermilion, Danville)

• 7:30PM-9:00PM Duke Tumatoe & the Power Trio
• Purchase tickets here

• 10:00AM-4:00PM Sunday Brunch from The Truck.

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

• Noon-6:00PM Winery Hours; Winey Mary Sunday bar–create your own Winey Mary/Bloody Mary-style concoction.
• 3:00PM-5:00PM Live music with Doty, Dexter & Hays

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

• 1:00PM-4:00PM Respawn Gaming Lounge would like to invite everyone to their Open House. During this time, all attendees can play at Respawn for FREE! We figured this would be a great opportunity for people to actually come to experience RGL firsthand and all that we have to offer for families and gamers of all ages! Please share this and spread the news! We hope to see you there
• See gaming center prices here
• See membership information here

Bunker Hill Historic Area Holiday Lights at Kennekuk County Park

• 2:00PM-8:00PM Enjoy light refreshments, kids crafts, holiday radio shows, and more at the Neff Grocery Store, Atwood Home, and Print Shop!

Georgetown Holiday Happenings around the Square

• 2:00PM-5:30PM Community Meal Chili/Hotdogs and decorate a cookie served by the Georgetown Rainbow Girls upstairs at the Legion for free-will donation
• 2:00PM-5:00PM Horse Carriage rides provided at no cost, Reindeer Food station, Christmas cards for nursing home/Veteran’s station, community paper chain, outdoor games, and family photo op and hot cocoa stand.
• 5:30 Georgetown Holiday Parade
• Also, make sure to visit local shops open throughout the day; Rustic Charm, Just Breathe, Crafters @ Cramer’s, FarmHouse Market, and Zeke’s Eats

Danville Barbershop Chorus at Fischer Theatre

• 3:00PM The Danville’s Fischer Theatre will be ringing with sounds of Christmas as the Danville Barbershop Chorus presents “Bringing Home Christmas”. Special guests will be the Salt Fork High School and Logan Kirby
• Tickets range from $8 – $12 and can be purchased online through attthefischer.com or by calling 217-213-6162. Tickets can also be purchased at the door the day of the concert

Vermilion County Bobcats Hockey: (David S. Palmer Arena, Danville)

• 4:00PM Bobcats vs Evansville Thunderbolts

Open Roller Skating at Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd, Danville)

• 6:30PM-8:30PM Adult Skate Night Every Sunday in October. Must be 18 Years or older
• Admission to Adult Skate night $8 and skate rental is $3