Events

Event Series Summer Series

Music at the Square 8/30

John Dixon Park

The square is alive with the sounds of music every Friday this summer. From 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm join us at John Dixon Park for a night of entertainment. Bring your own food, beverages, and chairs! Culvers provides custard, first come first serve. Live music this evening provided by Justin Jones Acoustic Show

Event Series CER LARP 2024

CER LARP 2024

Lowell Park

You can RSVP here on Facebook or at CERLARP.com/service-page/cer-larp-campaign-session Come participate in the 2024 CER LARP season. The might of the North is Eternal. CER is an local custom LARP system built from the ground up with emphasis on narrative, puzzle solving, and exciting combat. Normal campaign events (this one) is $5 paid in person before play; however as a […]

$5

Dement Town Music Fest

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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 […]

Wits Fitness

KSB Town Square Centre 102 S Hennepin Ave., Dixon, IL, United States

Join Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through monthly interactive activities crafted to stimulate the brain and enhance cognitive function and memory. Classes are for adults of all ages interested in strengthening their brains. Free. Join at any time.

Free

How to Use and Store Garden Produce

Sauk Valley Community College 173 Il Rte 2, Dixon, IL, United States

You have grown fresh produce all summer; what do you do with the excess produce like onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and more? In this Illinois Extension session, explore simple ways of storing produce for longer shelf life and sharing resources for easy recipes to make your produce go further. Cost: $10. Register online at: go.illinois.edu/CommunityEdSVCC.

$10

2nd Annual Dingers for Donations

Al Morrison Baseball Fields 1100 Page Park Drive, Dixon, IL, United States

Get ready for a day of fun on and off the field! Join UPM Raflatac, Al Morrison Baseball and Dixon-area businesses for a charity softball tournament benefiting Al Morrison Baseball and Dixon Public Schools extracurricular activities fund. • Onsite refreshments by Shamrock Pub • 50/50 drawing •52 card prize drawing • Silent auction Bring your business out to play! To […]

Autumn Extravaganza Craft and Vendor Show

Loveland Community House & Museum 513 W. Second St., Dixon, IL, United States

Autumn Extravaganza at the Loveland September 20, 2024 @ 12 pm - 6 pm & September 21, 2024 9am-2pm Craft and Vendor Show Friday Noon – 6 pm Saturday 9 am – 2 pm The Craft and Vendor Show will be throughout the building and features a wide variety of handmade crafts, gift items, and nationally known brand items for […]

Autumn Extravaganza Craft and Vendor Show

Loveland Community House & Museum 513 W. Second St., Dixon, IL, United States

Autumn Extravaganza at the Loveland September 20, 2024 @ 12 pm - 6 pm & September 21, 2024 9am-2pm Craft and Vendor Show Friday Noon – 6 pm Saturday 9 am – 2 pm The Craft and Vendor Show will be throughout the building and features a wide variety of handmade crafts, gift items, and nationally known brand items for […]

Grist Mill Market Day

Franklin Creek Grist Mill 1893 Twist Road, Franklin Grove, IL, United States

Mill demonstrations at two times throughout the day. Join the Franklin Creek Grist Mill folks for a day of history and fun. Watch as the mill’s big wheel springs to life, powered by Franklin Creek’s waters. Experience corn grinding demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, grilled hotdogs, and other delicious treats, including mini corn muffins […]

Free

Fall & Fantasy Fest

Lowell Park

CER LARP and the Dixon Park District are Proud to Announce Fall & Fantasy Fest. The festival will include craft vendors, children's activities, food vendors, speakers on local Flaura and fauna, guided hikes, LARP and reenactment displays, and much more. The event is all-ages and will be Free to the Public. Our Rulebook and other links can be found at […]

Free