What’s Happening in Vermilion County This Weekend! Dec 16 – 18

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.

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• 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

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

• 3:00PM-9:00PM Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck.
• Join us for our annual Winter Solstice celebration, Winter Welcome! We’ll be releasing farm-only draft and bottles of our hefty Winter warmer, named for the occasion. Hot soup, mulled cider, and a special surprise, THREE YEARS IN THE MAKING. A vertical tasting of three Winter Welcome vintages that we’ve been patiently aging in our cellar: 2019, 2021, and 2022. Taste them side-by-side and decide which is your favorite!

Village of Tilton Winter Wonderland: (313 Fairfield Avenue)

• 5:00PM-9:00PM Light Display at Tilton Ball Park

Gao Grotto:

• 5:30PM-7:30PM Friday Night Cook: Cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, and hot dogs. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and beans. Price is $10
• 7:00PM-9:00PM Captain’s 3 will be playing in the hall

St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar: (Schlarman Academy South Campus 1307 N. Walnut St)

• 5:00PM-8:00PM Handmade body products, home decor, ornaments, Tupperware, Scentsy, refurbished vintage items, hand knitted items, gift baskets, tumblers, children’s books, stocking stuffers, kids & adult clothing, jewelry, wreaths, handmade candles, homemade fudge, Color Street, & more!

Santa’s In the House on Georgetown’s Square

• 6:00PM-8:00PM Free visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your letter for Santa, and Bring a camera for free photos. Everyone is welcome!

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

• 6:30PM Holly Jolly Ugly Sweater Party with DreamCatchers
• Let’s gather together and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right… this is the time to dig into your closets and look for that specific unwanted tackiest sweater. Besides, What is not to love about an UGLY SWEATER PARTY . So…. lest get ready cause this is gonna get UGLY

Vermilion County Bobcats: (David S. Palmer Arena)

• 7:00PM Vermilion County Bobcats vs Knoxville

Fisher Theatre: (158 N Vermilion, Danville)

• 7:00PM It’s a Wonderful Life
• A portion of all ticket sales will be contributed locally to The Salvation Army

Turtle Run: (323 E Liberty Ln., Danville)

• 8:00PM-10:00PM Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
• Anti-Christmas cocktail specials & Christmas in Whoville specialty shots

• 8:00AM-10:00AM Get your Super Penguin book signed by local author Rob Witzel and enjoy breakfast with Santa and Super Penguin!

St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar: (Schlarman Academy South Campus 1307 N. Walnut St)

• 9:00AM-4:00PM Handmade body products, home decor, ornaments, Tupperware, Scentsy, refurbished vintage items, hand knitted items, gift baskets, tumblers, children’s books, stocking stuffers, kids & adult clothing, jewelry, wreaths, handmade candles, homemade fudge, Color Street, & more!

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

Visit Santa at Temple Plaza

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

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!

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

• Noon-7:00PM Winery Hours

Jewel Whyte VFW Post 728: ( 8 Pine St. Danville)

• 12:00PM-4:00PM Kids Christmas Party
• 12-1:30PM Hotdogs, chips, drinks and snack. Movies and Coloring
• 1:30PM – 2:30PM Santa with gift bags and toys
• 2:30PM-4:00PM Glow Light Bingo with prizes
• This is a FREE event!

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

• Noon – 9:00PM Greenhouse seating & food from The Truck.
• Join us for our annual Winter Solstice celebration, Winter Welcome! We’ll be releasing farm-only draft and bottles of our hefty Winter warmer, named for the occasion. Hot soup, mulled cider, and a special surprise, THREE YEARS IN THE MAKING. A vertical tasting of three Winter Welcome vintages that we’ve been patiently aging in our cellar: 2019, 2021, and 2022. Taste them side-by-side and decide which is your favorite!

DLO Presents Christmas at Granny’s: ( Masonic Temple 115 W. North St)

• 1:00PM-2:30PM & 6:00PM-7:30PM Christmas at Granny’s featuring songs through the ages
• Tickets are $5, ages 13 and under are free

Bunker Hill Historic Area Holiday Lights: (Kennekuk Park)

• 5:00PM-8:00PM Nightly FREE

Village of Tilton Winter Wonderland: (313 Fairfield Avenue)

• 5:00PM-9:00PM Light Display at Tilton Ball Park

Vermilion County Bobcats: (David S. Palmer Arena)

• 7:00PM Vermilion County Bobcats vs. Knoxville

Fisher Theatre: (158 N Vermilion, Danville)

• 2:00PM & 7:00PM It’s a Wonderful Life. A portion of all ticket sales will be contributed locally to The Salvation Army
• Visit atthefischer.com for ticket information

Sidell Assembly: ( 301 E. Main Street)

• 7:00PM-9:00PM “The Christmas Candle”-A Christmas Dinner Theatre.
• Join us for a special evening of good food and a touching play. Tickets are $10. For more information call 217-474-9559

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

Danville Country Club: (2718 Denmark Road)

• 10:30AM-2:00PM Santa Claus is Coming to
• Town! A holiday meet and greet with Santa Claus paired with Sunday Brunch

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

• 11:00AM-2:00PM Third Sunday Jazz Brunch with Todd Gallagher

Once in a Blue Moon: (310 North Vermilion, Danville)

• Noon – 5:00PM PM Join us for our end-of-year clearance event! Select holiday items run from 25 to 50% off. Everyone loves a bargain, so if you’ve had your eye on that special ornament, tree, wreath or gift, be sure to stop in this Sunday!

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.
• 2:00PM-5:00PM Live music Zach Dable Trio

Catlin Masonic Lodge: (107 N Sandusky)

• Noon-4:00PM We will be hosting our 3rd Annual Pictures with Santa Event. We will have our camera set up and ready to go. Pictures will be emailed to you for your printing pleasure. Plus, Mrs. Claus will have her kitchen open to hand out treats. Event is FREE of charge

Fisher Theatre: (158 N Vermilion, Danville)

• 2:00PM Polar Express
• 7:00PM FREE showing of the 2018 animated film “The Grinch”! Thanks to our community sponsor: Danville’s own Trent Sherfield’s “Diamonds Amongst The Rough” for covering the entire family’s admission and also popcorn and a drink for all kids attending. Raffles for awesome prizes ipad, oculus, giftcards and more!!!Doors open at 6 and the Fischer Theatre will be accepting free-will donations at the door.
• Visit atthefischer.com for ticket information

Danville Symphony Orchestra: (Dick Van Dyke Auditorium 202 E Fairchild)

• 3:00PM-5:00PM The Nutcracker Ballet presented by DSO

Doc Ashton and the Root Canals: (St. James Methodist Church 504 N. Vermilion)

• 3:00PM-5:00PM & 6:30PM-8:30PM Doc Ashton and the Root Canals Christmas Big Band Extravaganza

Vermilion County Bobcats: ( David S. Palmer Arena)

• 4:00PM-7:00PM Vermilion County Bobcats vs. Peoria

Bunker Hill Historic Area Holiday Lights at Kennekuk County Park

• 5:00PM-8:00PM Nightly Holiday Lights

Village of Tilton Winter Wonderland: (313 Fairfield Avenue)

• 5:00PM-9:00PM Light Display at Tilton Ball Park

Santa’s In the House on Georgetown’s Square

• 6:00PM-8:00PM Free visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring your letter for Santa, and Bring a camera for free photos. Everyone is welcome!

Sidell Assembly: ( 301 E. Main Street)

• 6:00PM-8:00PM “The Christmas Candle”-A Christmas Dinner Theatre.
• Join us for a special evening of good food and a touching play. Tickets are $10. For more information call 217-474-9559

Village of Sidell

• 6:00PM-8:00PM Christmas Light Parade.
• The parade will start at the Post Office and end at the Fire Station. Enjoy sandwiches and visit Santa at the Fire Station following the parade.

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