The Northwest Illinois Calendar
What’s Happening
Festivals, concerts, markets and main-street traditions across all four counties.
DixonHolidayBender Barnwood's Christmas in the Woods4:00 PM – 7:00 PMBender 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.
DixonArts & TheaterJunie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School Jr.Nov 13 – Nov 14The Dixon: Historic Theatre · DixonThe Dixon Kids, the Dixon Theatre's youngest actors, stage the musical based on Barbara Park's Junie B. Jones books.
DixonOutdoor RecreationMigration Bird & Feeder Workshop10:00 AM – 11:30 AMRuth Edwards Nature Center, Lowell Park · DixonGet bird feeders ready for winter and learn how to take part in Project FeederWatch at this morning workshop at Lowell Park's nature center.- 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.
DixonArts & TheaterSmall But Mighty Art ExhibitionNov 18 – Nov 19The next Picture Show · DixonSmall But Mighty at The Next Picture Show in Dixon celebrates small-scale artwork with big presence, featuring two- and three-dimensional pieces from November 18 through December 23.
AmboyHolidayChristmas in the Cabin4:00 PM – 8:00 PMAmboyChristmas in the Cabin in Amboy features handmade Santas, snowmen, angels, grapevine trees, and other holiday creations, November 18 to 21.
- 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.
DixonArts & TheaterDisney's Descendants: The MusicalNov 20 – Nov 21The Dixon: Historic Theatre · DixonA youth production of Disney's Descendants, about the teenage children of famous villains, at the Dixon Theatre.
- DixonArts & TheaterSmall But Mighty Art ExhibitionDec 4 – Dec 5The next Picture Show · DixonSmall But Mighty at The Next Picture Show in Dixon celebrates small-scale artwork with big presence, featuring two- and three-dimensional pieces from November 18 through December 23.
DixonHolidayDixon Christmas Walk5:00 PM – 8:00 PMDowntown Dixon · DixonExperience the magic of Dixon's Annual Christmas Walk on Friday, December 4, from 5–8 p.m.! Enjoy the Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa, festive music, street performers, and holiday shopping in charming downtown Dixon. Bring the family and celebrate this beloved small-town holiday tradition!
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