It’s always a beautiful, European-themed night along the Riverfront for Venetian Night! Magicians, street performers, face painting, spaghetti eating contest, mini boat races, a glow stick party, mystery rock hunt, fireworks and more. The 2023 event featured local restaurants Mama Cimino’s, B.B.Y. Chicken and Carry Out, and Kona Ice. It’s a family favorite every year!
In 2023, Discover Dixon made a point to invest in the west end of town with the inaugural Dement Town Music Fest! The event was a big hit! It features three live bands, and food and drinks from the Depot Avenue businesses like Lil’ Smoked Bar + Grill, Mary’s Diner, and PJ’s Pub! Discover Dixon is looking forward to growing […]
Grab your brooms, girls, because it’s about to be a wicked good time in Dixon at the Fall Witches Night Out event on Thursday, Oct. 17! Hundreds will be out shopping and dining downtown and beyond! There are deals to be had at shops, specials to be had at bars and restaurants, and prizes to be won for the shoppers! […]
The Scarecrow Festival always has the streets buzzing with excitement each year! The annual festival will return from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 to downtown Dixon. More than 100+ booths and activities await on 6 city blocks, including crafters, pumpkin painting, street performers, games, donut eating contests, a petting zoo, face painting, flower pot decorating, and pumpkin […]
The annual Christmas Walk is one of the premier Discover Dixon events, with a 35-year history of bringing holiday cheer to the community! The event begins each year with the KSB Hospital tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band, and more! It’s a can’t-miss event for so many in Dixon!
Enjoy Breakfast with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who and see if you can convince him to not steal Christmas this year! A morning full of fun awaits kids of all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. at Post House Ballroom. Enjoy a continental breakfast before snapping a photo with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who! Meet and greet with […]
Visit Santa from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13 at Old Settlers Cabin, 115 Lincoln Statue Dr. Thank you to the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society for opening the cabin for this free activity! This event is presented by Community State Bank with additional support from Evanovich, Blessing & Associates. Come enjoy the […]
Visit Santa from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 and Friday, Dec. 13 at Old Settlers Cabin, 115 Lincoln Statue Dr. Thank you to the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society for opening the cabin for this free activity! This event is presented by Community State Bank with additional support from Evanovich, Blessing & Associates. Come enjoy the […]
