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Holiday Open House Vermilion County Museum December 13, 2026 1:30 – 4 p. m.
Come experience Christmas at the Museum. Both the Fithian Home and Center open for touring, Santa Claus photo ops, games and crafts for children, carriage rides, entertainment, and light refreshments. FREE
Holiday Open House December 6, 2026, 2 – 8 p. m. Historic Bunker Hill Area, Kennekuk County Park
Holiday Lights at Bunker Hill December 6 – 31, 2026
Bunker Hill Historic Area in Kennekuk County Park will be lit up nightly 5 – 8 p. m. in celebration of the holidays.
JANUARY
1st Day of 2027 Shelter Reservations January 4, 2027
Vermilion County Conservation District
FEBRUARY
Lincoln Birthday Open House Vermilion County Museum February 7, 2027, 1:30 – 4 p. m.
Light refreshments, Fithian Home and Center open to tour, Lincoln birthday postcards created by students from local schools on display with award ceremony at 3 p. m. FREE
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MARCH
NJCAA Div II Men’ s National Basketball Championships March 15 – 20, 2027
Danville Area Community College hosts teams from across the country.
Forest Glen Preserve’ s Annual Maple Syrup Fest 3rd Sunday of March March 21, 2027
See maple syrup production at the Sugar Bush and visit the Homestead Cabin.
Outdoor Music
AMBUCS Friday Nights Concert Series June – August
FREE live concert series performed on the Turtle Run Golf Club / Snapper’ s Bar & Grill stage. Rain or shine.
Danville Municipal Band Summer Concerts May – July
Free Summer Sunday performances at Lincoln Park.
Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill at Kickapoo May – September
Free live music at Kickapoo State Recreation Area.
Exit 210 Saloon
12414 US Route 150 • Oakwood 217-442-3696 Facebook @ exit210saloon
Homegrown & Handmade Items from Local Farmers & Artisans
Rooted in Community, Growing Toward Tomorrow!
Vermilion River Beer Company
103 N. Vermilion St. 217-213-5717 vermilionriverbeer. com Facebook @ vermilionriverbeercompany
Wieners & Wine at Sleepy Creek April – October
You buy the drinks, they provide the hot dogs, fixings and fire to roast it over. Free music.
Sporting Events
Vintage Vermilion Voles May – October
A vintage base ball club that reenacts the game as it was played in 1858, the era of America’ s history when the game of baseball was anointed as the National Pastime at Kennekuk County Park.
Danville Dans Baseball Danville Stadium Season: Late May – July
danvilledans. com Member of the Prospect League Wooden Bat summer league.
Vermilion County Volleyball Tournament October 17 & 19, 2026
Danville Area Community College, Mary Miller Gym
Vermilion County Wrestling Tournament January 7, 2027
Danville Area Community College, Mary Miller Gym
Vermilion County Basketball Tournament January 15-23, 2027
Danville Area Community College, Mary Miller Gym
Vermilion County Cheer January 16, 2027
Danville Area Community College, Mary Miller Gym
Please scan the QR code or visit our calendar at visitdanvillearea. com / events for the most updated information regarding events.
NJCAA Div II Men’ s National Basketball Championships March 15 – 20, 2027
Danville Area Community College will host teams from across the country in the National Tournament.
Trail Runs / Rides
Lake Mingo Trail Run June 2026
Hosted by the Kennekuk Road Runners, competitors will tackle 7.1 miles of challenging trails circling Lake Mingo in Kennekuk County Park.
Annual Howl at the Moon Run August 8, 2026
The largest annual timed ultramarathon in the United States is held each year at Kennekuk County Park on a 3.29 mile loop.
Annual Wild Wild Wilderness Trail Run September 12, 2026
7.45 Trail Run and / or 5k Trail Run. Hosted by the Kennekuk Road Runners at Kickapoo State Recreation Area.
Annual River to Rail Ride Event for the Kickapoo Rail Trail September 12, 2026
Pre-registration and fee required, Kennekuk County Park. Support KRT with four SAG-supported routes: 63- mile, 37-mile, Out-and-Back 30-mile, and 7.5-mile. All proceeds to benefit Kickapoo Rail Trail.
Kickapoo Endurance Race + Super-D September 2026
Come out to Kickapoo for a full day of racing and bike fun. Test your endurance on our 20.5-mile mountain bike course at Kickapoo State Recreation Area!
Siberian Express Trail Run January 2027
The number one winter race in the Midwest consists of 7.45 miles of trail running at Kickapoo State Recreation Area, regardless of weather.
Mountain Goat Hill Run March 2027
2.2 Mile Walk / 4.4 or 8.8 Mile Run. Hosted by the Kennekuk Road Runners at Kickapoo State Recreation Area.