Danville Area Visitor's Bureau

Christmas Lights at Christman Park - Rossville
2026-01-01 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rossville, IL, Rossville, IL, 60963, United States
Christman Park lights will remain on each night through January 1st.

Thomas's Light Show - Hoopeston
2026-01-01 17:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-02 17:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-03 17:00 - 22:30, 2026-01-04 17:00 - 22:30 | Hoopeston, IL, Hoopeston, IL, 60942, United States
Light show is located in Hoopeston 928 W. Penn St on the corner of 9th Ave & Penn.
Over 120,000 lights & controlled by Light-O-Rama on 88.1FM!
Nightly till January 4th.

The Candy Shak is open Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 5:30 – 9pm. Same location.

Light Up McFerren Park - Hoopeston
2026-01-01 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-02 17:00 - 23:00, 2026-01-03 17:00 - 23:00 | McFerren Park, S. Dixie Hwy & W. Penn Street, Hoopeston, IL, 60942, United States
City of Hoopeston presents the annual Light Up McFerren Park.
Over 25 displays and tens of thousands of lights.
Daily from Dusk to 11 pm until Jan 3rd.

First Fridays - Fire & Ice
2026-01-02 17:00 - 20:00 | David S. Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Start the year with Fire & Ice, where glowing embers meet frosty fun! Enjoy free ice skating, sledding, winter games, and cozy up with warm food and drinks. The Annual First Fridays: Fire & Ice event on Friday, January 2nd from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, located at 100 W. Main St. in Danville, IL! And just a heads-up, the arena has a clear bag-only policy for all events, so be sure to pack accordingly!

This free, family-friendly event promises a perfect mix of ice-cold thrills and fiery excitement!

To join in on the fun, please RSVP here.

First Saturday Series "Letters Home" - Vermilion County War Museum
2026-01-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Vermilion County War Museum, 307 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, IL, 61832, United States
FREE EVENT!
The Vermilion County War Museum announces a new Speaker Series to mark the 200th Birthday of Vermilion County and the 250th Birthday Celebration of the United States of America.
Museum President Larry Weatherford said, “We’re excited to launch this “First Saturday” series that will feature “Fireside Chats” each month through early April. The monthly programs will be held at one of our four beautiful fireplaces at the Museum. As the warmer weather arrives, the programs will move away from the fireside setting into other parts of the building. These special programs offer a unique chance to explore our shared history, connect with the community, and enjoy engaging conversations in a warm, welcoming setting.”
Admission will be free for each of these events.,” according to Events Chair, Rhea Weatherford. “That’s because of generous donors who are sponsoring these programs.” The War Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 307 North Vermilion in Danville. The second program in the series will focus on “Letters Home.” That will be on Saturday, January 3, 2026 and will feature Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War era letters written by service members and their families.

Danville Flyers Hockey vs Champaign All Stars - Palmer Arena
2026-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 | David S. Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
We are an extension of the Danville Pickup Hockey League non-profit organization.
All proceeds of our games are donated to local charities.
Our goal is to keep hockey alive in Vermilion County
while supporting our community and youth hockey programs.
Donations are taken at the door and 100% of proceeds go to the local charity of the night.

Pixels
2026-01-05 10:00 - 10:30

Monday Mixtape Music Bingo at VRBC
2026-01-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Vermilion River Beer Company, 103 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Join us Monday evening for a couple rounds of Music Bingo every Monday at 7:00 PM. Free to play. Win prizes!

Zootopia 2 at the Lorraine Theatre
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:30 | The Lorraine Theatre, 324 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL, 60942, United States
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.
CAST: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons
DIRECTOR: Jared Bush,Byron Howard
RUN TIME: 100 min

Danville Farmers Market
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Sarge’s Tap, 409 E. Main Street, Danville, Illinois, 61832, United States
Winter Mini-Market at Sarge’s Tap
Second Saturday from November thru April
November 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
January 10, 2026
February 14, 2026
March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
​You can transfer cash from your LINK CARD at the First Saturday – First Presbyterian Church Market ONLY,
but can redeem the tokens and vouchers at any of the markets.
Farmer Market Bucks and Loyalty Cards are used at all of the Danville Farmers Markets.

Andy Gross Live! at the Fischer Theatre
2026-01-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Fischer Theatre, 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Andy Gross Live!
Comedy. Magic. Ventriloquism. All wrapped up into one unbelievable show on January 10, 2026 at the Fischer Theatre in Danville, IL.
Experience an unforgettable night of comedy, magic, and mind-blowing ventriloquism with viral entertainer Andy Gross, star of the Amazon Prime special “Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me?” and a performer with over 1 billion online video views.
Andy’s show combines hilarious stand-up, amazing illusions, and spontaneous audience interaction into one fast-paced, family-friendly performance that leaves audiences laughing, amazed, and wanting more. Seen on television, in theaters and at major events nationwide, Andy Gross delivers a show packed with laughter, surprises, and pure fun for all ages!

Family Friendly Films at the Fischer Theatre
2026-01-11 14:00 - 19:00 | Fischer Theatre, 158 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
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Come early for Face Painting!

Genealogy Workshop at Danville Public Library
2026-01-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Discover your family story using FamilySearch.org. This website is free to use and available for everyone.
When: Every 2nd Monday
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Where: Danville Public Library – 2nd Floor Conference Room

Wee Wigglers Story Time at Danville Public Library
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States

Teen Crafternoons at Danville Public Library
2026-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Tuesdays = your creative time. Hang out and make cool stuff. No sign-up, no-stress. Just show up and create something awesome! Ages 13-19.
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Where: Danville Public Library – 2nd floor.

Tween It Tuesdays at Danville Public Library
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Fun programs for tweens each Tuesday.
5:00 PM in the Children’s Room. Ages 8-12.

Journey to Freedom at the Vermilion County Museum
2026-01-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Journey to Freedom
Illinois Underground Railroad
Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit
Regular hours & door fees apply.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Food and Trivia Night at the American Legion Post 210
2026-01-15 17:00 - 21:00 | American Legion Post 210, 201 Prospect Place, Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Come for fun, sloppy Joe’s, chips $6. Bucket special with Trivia by Rick Omundson and laughs! Football theme attire! Wear your football team proud!

Tom Grassman Band at VRBC
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Vermilion River Beer Company, 103 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Tom Grassman performs.

Journey to Freedom (Exhibit Opening) at the Vermilion County Museum
2026-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, IL, 61832, United States
Journey to Freedom
Illinois Underground Railroad
Vermilion County 200th Anniversary Exhibit
Exhibit Opening
FREE EVENT!

Song Sung Blue at the Lorraine Theatre
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lorraine Theatre, 324 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL, 60942, United States
Two down-on-their-luck musicians form a Neil Diamond tribute band to follow their dreams and prove that it’s never too late to find love.
CAST: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson
DIRECTOR: Craig Brewer
RUN TIME: 131 min
