October 23 – December 4
New Harmonies – Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit
Western Illinois Museum
201 South Lafayette Street
Macomb
New Harmonies is a traveling Smithsonian exhibition about American roots music. The exhibit will also explore regional roots music. For more information, please call 309-837-2750 or visit http://westernillinoismuseum.org.
November 26 – 28
Christmas Begins at Walnut Grove Farm
Walnut Grove Farm
1455 Knox Station Road
Knoxville
Begin your winter holiday season on Thanksgiving weekend with festive music, simmering foods, friendly greetings and a visit with St. Nicholas. Take home natural Christmas trimmings and exquisite one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. End your visit with a horse-drawn wagon ride through the walnut grove. For more information, please call 309-289-4770 or visit www.walnutgrovefarm.com/Christmas.htm.
November 27
East Peoria Festival of Lights
Washington Street
East Peoria
A grand parade kicks off the start of the Festival of Lights. Approximately thirty lighted floats illuminate the streets of East Peoria along a three mile parade route on Washington Street. Don’t miss this one-night-only opportunity to see the Festival of Lights on the move! For more information, please call 800-365-3743 or visit www.cityofeastpeoria.com/index.cfm?pageID=28.
