THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY VERMILION ADVANTAGE
Friday, December 1
Autumn Fields: (325 E. Orange St., Hoopeston)
- Farmer Appreciation Friday
- 7:00AM-9:00AM
- Enjoy free coffee and fellowship with fellow Hoopeston area farmers every Friday!
Rustic Charm and RC Boutique: (1101 N. Main St., Georgetown)
- Simply Christmas
- 10:00AM-5:00PM
- Fresh balsam greenery, grave blankets, home decor, gifts and so much more! New items arriving daily!
Christmas in the Barn: (7757 US HWY 136, Potomac)
- 11:00AM-2:00PM
- Guided barn tours supporting Gateway Family Services and Hooves for Hope
- Enjoy hot cocoa and meet the equines all among the stunning Christmas trees and wreaths
Sleepy Creek Vineyards: (8254 East 1425 North Rd, Fairmount)
- Noon-9:00PM Winery hours
- 6:30PM Live music with The Nightcaps
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
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
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
David S. Palmer Arena: (100 W. Main St., Danville)
- 5:15PM-6:45PM Stick and Puck
- 7:00PM-9:00PM Public Skate
- 9:15PM-10:45PM Pick Up Hockey
Downtown Danville:
- Night of Lights Parade
- 6:00PM
- View the wonderful Night of Lights: Miracle on Vermilion Street parade that passes right through Downtown Danville!
- Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides during the day and visit Santa at Temple Plaza.
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
Saturday, December 2
Danville Family YMCA: (1111 N. Vermilion St, Danville)
- Holiday Craft Fair
- 9:00AM-2:00PM
- Free admission and open to all! Unique gifts and holiday stocking stuffers
Schlarman Academy South Campus:
- 9:00AM-5:00PM
- St. Nicholas Holiday Bazaar
- Over 25 local vendors and artisans
- Norah’s Smokehouse will be on site
First Presbyterian Church: (100 N. Franklin, Danville)
- 10:00AM-2:00PM
- Danville Winters Farmers Market – over 25 vendors, free hot drinks and vendor bag give-away!
Downtown Danville: (100 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
- Santa at Temple Plaza
- 10:00AM-Noon
- Free! Snap a photo with Santa in his house!
Rustic Charm and RC Boutique: (1101 N. Main St., Georgetown)
- Simply Christmas
- 10:00AM-4:00PM
- Fresh balsam greenery, grave blankets, home decor, gifts and so much more! New items arriving daily!
Danville Public Library: (319 N Vermilion)
- 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.
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
Danville Area Community College: (2000 E. Main St., Danville)
- 11:00AM-1:30PM
- Bremer Conference Center
- Sweet Adeline’s Christmas Dreams Luncheon and Silent Auction
- Doors open at 11:00AM, Admission is $25, for reservations call 214-474-0473
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: (14274 East 600 North Rd, Georgetown)
- Noon–9:00PM Tree Bar and Pavilion Seating and food from The Truck
- The Greenhouse bar is ready to serve you!
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
- Check out their website for more details here
Christmas in the Barn: (7757 US HWY 136, Potomac)
- 1:00PM-3:00PM Sensory Sensitive Christmas
- 4:00PM-8:00PM Guided barn tours supporting Gateway Family Services and Hooves for Hope
- Enjoy hot cocoa and meet the equines all among the stunning Christmas trees and wreaths
Illini Skateland: (8 Brewer Rd., Danville)
- Open Roller Skate – Every weekend from Labor Day to Memorial Day
- 1:00-3:00, 2:00-4:00, 3:00-5:00, 4:00-6:00, Admission $10
- 6:00-9:00Pm Admission $15
- Skate Rental $3
Fischer Theatre: (158 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
- 2:00PM The Letterman Christmas Concert
- Check out the website for pricing and ticket information here
Little Lorraine: (214 E. Main St., Hoopeston)
- The Polar Express – Interactive Movie Party
- 3:00PM and 7:00PM show times
- $25/ticket includes movie, hot chocolate, popcorn and treats, sing-a-long with Santa, goodie bag with sleigh bell, letter to Santa and activities
Village of Tilton: (W. 5th St., Tilton)
- Night of Lights Christmas Parade
- 6:00PM
- Free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies – Tilton Fire Station
Kathryn Randolph Theater: (601 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play presented by Red Mask Players
- 7:30PM
- Join us for our annual Christmas fundraiser
Dick Van Dyke Auditorium (DHS): 202 E. Fairchild, Danville)
- 7:30PM-9:30PM
- Nothin’ But the Blues Christmas
- Featuring vocalist Shayna Steele
Sunday, December 3
Danville Boat Club: (15750 Boat Club Rd., Danville)
- 9:00AM-2:00PM
- Breakfast on the Lake
- Open to the public
- Biscuits & gravy, breakfast casserole, eggs, bacon, sausage, bread pudding, French toast sticks, hash browns & fruit
- Adults $10.95, children 10 and under $4.95
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
Exit 210 Saloon: (12414 US 150, Oakwood)
- Noon – Santa comes to Exit 210
- $12 in advance, $15 at the door
- Includes: picture (with your own device) with Santa, hot cocoa bar, Christmas kit for sugar cookie decorating and ornament making, letter to Santa, face painting and Grinch or Reindeer
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
Kathryn Randolph Theater: (601 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
- It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play presented by Red Mask Players
- 2:00PM
- Join us for our annual Christmas fundraiser
Kennekuk County Park: (22296 Henning Rd., Danville)
- 2:00PM-8:00PM
- Bunker Hill Holiday Open House
- 4:00PM-8:00PM Holiday lights come on at Bunker Hill Historic Area – free event
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
Georgetown Holiday Parade
- Parade begins at 5:30 and is hosted by the Georgetown Ladies Community Club
St. James United Methodist Church: (504 N. Vermilion St., Danville)
- 7:00PM-8:30PM
- Danville Municipal Band Christmas Concert
- Free annual holiday concert