The Northwest Illinois Calendar
What’s Happening
Festivals, concerts, markets and main-street traditions across all four counties.
DixonHolidayBender Barnwood's Christmas in the WoodsNov 14 – Nov 15Bender Barnwood · DixonBender Barnwood’s Christmas in the Woods brings three days of holiday shopping to Dixon, November 13-15. Visitors can browse handmade gifts and décor from Bender Barnwood and participating crafters and vendors.
OregonHolidayVintage Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Class4:00 PM – 6:00 PMCin’s Treasures Ceramics & Art Studio · OregonCin’s Treasures Ceramics & Art Studio hosts a Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree Painting Class in Oregon on November 14. Participants can choose their colors and paint a nostalgic holiday decoration, with all supplies included and no experience necessary.
AmboyHolidayChristmas in the Cabin9:00 AM – 7:00 PMAmboyChristmas in the Cabin in Amboy features handmade Santas, snowmen, angels, grapevine trees, and other holiday creations, November 18 to 21.
Rock FallsHolidayHometown Holidays in Rock Falls5:00 PM – 8:00 PMDowntown Rock Falls · Rock FallsThe Rock Falls Chamber's holiday walk fills downtown with decorated shops, music, food, activities and Santa, plus a candle-lighting ceremony and a $1,000 cash drawing.
SavannaHolidaySavanna Festival of Trees5:00 PM – 8:00 PMSavanna Museum & Cultural Center · SavannaSavanna’s Festival of Trees brings decorated Christmas trees to the Savanna Museum & Cultural Center, opening November 27 during the downtown Christmas Walk.
LanarkHolidayLanark Lighted Parade & Tree Lighting6:30 PMDowntown Lanark · LanarkLanark starts the holiday season the night after Thanksgiving with a lighted parade, music and the lighting of the town Christmas tree.
DixonLive MusicThe Prophecy Show: A Holiday Rock Spectacular7:30 PMThe Dixon: Historic Theatre · DixonA touring tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra opens the Dixon Theatre's holiday season the night after Thanksgiving.
OregonHoliday40th Oregon Candlelight Walk3:00 PM – 8:00 PMDowntown Oregon · OregonOregon’s Candlelight Walk celebrates its 40th anniversary on November 28 with horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa visits, holiday shopping, family activities, and a community tree lighting.
DixonArts & TheaterKrampus at the Dixon Theatre7:30 PMThe Dixon: Historic Theatre · DixonAn evening screening of the 2015 holiday horror-comedy Krampus, rated PG-13, at the Dixon Theatre.
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