Events
1 ST ANNUAL
Holiday Chili Crawl
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 30 @ 11 AM – 3 PM VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN EAST DUBUQUE , IL Are you still sad that the Tri-State ’ s Largest Chili Cook-Off didn ’ t happen this year in downtown Dubuque ? Well , this might soothe your sadness a bit . Introducing the Tri-States ’ 1 st Annual Holiday Chili Crawl , coming to downtown East Dubuque , IL and the surrounding area on Saturday , Nov . 30 at 11 a . m .– 3 p . m . Purchase a Crawl Card for $ 15 at any participating venue or at the
information tent located in the empty lot adjacent to 2 nd Street Slots . When you visit one of the venues , you will get a special stamp on your card . Anybody that hits all venues can turn in their card for prize drawings . Start and end at any venue you like , but be sure to turn in your card at your last stop .
There will also be a spot on the card to write in your favorite chili . A traveling trophy will be awarded to the winning chili .
The event will provide a complimentary Tipsy Trolley to shuttle people from downtown to the other area bars and restaurants participating in the event .
Participating venues include 231 Bar & Grill , 2 nd Street Slots , Bluff City , Golden Pheasant , Hill Top , Jimmy ’ s Pub , LuLu ’ s Seldom Scene , Midtown Marina , Millennium Marina , Mulgrew ’ s Tavern & Liquor Store , The OtherSide , R Place , Shorty ’ s Saloon , and the Swiss Inn .
All proceeds benefit the East Dubuque Independence Day Celebrations . The 1 st Annual Holiday Chili Crawl is generously sponsored by EDGE Foundation , East Dubuque Lions Club , River Bluff Collective , Ludovissy Insurance , and Stern Beverage . For more information , contact John Digman at 563-580-5222 . •
Galena Holiday Kickoff
SATURDAY , NOVEMBER 30 @ 5 – 7 PM DOWNTOWN GALENA , IL Join in welcoming Santa to Galena , IL on Saturday , Nov . 30 at 5 – 7 p . m . The
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St . John ’ s Episcopal Church Cookie Walk and Christmas Bazaar
8 AM – 2 PM @ ST . JOHN ’ S COMMUNITY CENTER PARISH HOUSE Find cookies , candies , baklava , breads , and more plus Christmas decor and gift items . Soup lunch available . 1458 Locust St . StJohnsDBQ . org .
Singalong Nativity
11 AM AND 2 PM @ HAZEL GREEN OPERA HOUSE ( HAZEL GREEN , WI ) 12 / 14 , 12 / 21 , 12 / 30 at 11 a . m . and 2 p . m .; 12 / 15 , 12 / 22 at 2 p . m . Angels will do a flyover from the balcony , wisemen will bring gifts and shepherds will bow down to the Christ Child in the Fever River Puppeteers ’ Christmas marionette show . Singing is optional , but audiences usually can ’ t resist joining in on some of their favorite carols as they watch the familiar story unfold . The family-friendly show is about 45 minutes in length . Afterwards , the
puppeteers will answer questions and bring out some of the puppets for photo ops . $ 5 . 2130 Main St , Hazel Green , WI . 608-732-7129 . hazelgreenoperahouse . blogspot . com .
Night of the Luminaria & Living Windows
4 – 9 PM @ MAIN STREET , GALENA , IL From Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park , all of Galena will be glowing . Enter a land of enchantment on this magical night with more than 5,000 candlelit luminaries on streets , steps , and sidewalks . Luminaries are typically lit from 5 to 9 p . m . Store windows on Main Street come alive with holiday-inspired animated Living Windows at 4 – 7 p . m . Many of the businesses offer extended hours , so take advantage of the magic and do some holiday shopping . At 6 – 7 p . m ., a group of carolers from Galena Center for the Arts will create a jubilant atmosphere in the beautiful Grant Park Gazebo , serenading the crowd with
Galena Holiday Kickoff includes a parade and activities in downtown Galena .
Mr . & Mrs . Santa Claus arrive on his sleigh in Galena — reminiscent of a Hallmark holiday movie . This festive Jeep Jingle , with brightly lit holiday Jeeps , will escort them to the city ’ s tree lighting . The Galena Generals will lead off , and the Galena Trolley will transport good girls and boys to enjoy treats and a visit with Jolly Old St . Nick . Make a holiday visit to historic downtown Galena as Santa ’ s arrival kicks off this magical season ! Mr . Kringle and The Grinch will be packing gifts to award outstandingly decorated parade Jeeps .
The parade is also a fundraiser for Riverview Center which benefits families affected by domestic violence . Presented by the Galena Downtown Business Association ( GDBA ).
For more information , call 815-281-0673 or email gdbaemail @ gmail . com . •
classic Christmas carols and spreading cheer throughout the town . Everyone is invited to join and sing along , as the warm glow of the holiday luminaries makes the event feel even more magical . 815-281-0673 . VisitGalena . org .
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HandPickd Holiday Workshop
6 – 8 PM @ HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE RIVER ROOM Create a holiday centerpiece . Includes container , materials , evergreens , flowers , and pics . RSVP . $ 70 . 200 Main St . 563-590-6546 . handpickd4u . com .
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