Annual Fall Fest at John Deere Historic Site. October 12-13. 10am to 4pm both days. Free admission and activities for the whole family. Live music Oct 13 featuring Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones 1pm to 3pm.. Food vendors on site.
Country Hoedown in Dixon! Is a country themed drag/burlesque show that we are bringing to Brandywine! Don't like country? I promise you will still enjoy this show as many of the performers are rockers themselves! This body positive show is 18+ and full of some amazing performers out of the Quad City area. -full bar with small selections of food […]
October 12-13 from 10am-4pm at the John Deere Historic Site (8334 South Clinton Street, Grand Detour (Dixon), IL) From blacksmith demonstrations to wagon rides, face painting, and tons of kid-friendly activities Fall Fest has something for the whole family. Sunday only: live music from 1-3 by Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones
On Sunday, October 13, Tom Wadsworth returns to Lost Lake Community to tell us the story of Dixon’s Darkest Day: The 1873 Collapse of the Truesdell Bridge. In terms of total deaths and injuries, the tragedy still stands as the worst road bridge disaster in American history. This one-hour PowerPoint presentation includes many original photos and images from 1873, and […]
Sunday Funday @ Dixon VFW Post 540 featuring live music by 3 Day Rain and food truck by Southwest Tacos. Sunday Oct 13 from 3-6 pm. Public is invited to attend.
Drawing Nature: Lessons in drawing, identifying, and recording nature with artist Carolyn McKee-Freese Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm Session 1: October 1-November 5 Session 2: November 12-December 17 Location: Ruth Edwards Nature Center in Lowell Park
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This six-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents.
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! […]
Good times for an even better cause The Next Picture Show welcomes the 3rd Wine Tasting Gala on Friday, Oct. 18. This event combines patrons’ support for the arts and a fine glass of wine (or two, or three). We’re excited to sample five wines from Portugal this year, presented by Wine Bow Fine Wines & Spirits. Find all the […]
Join us for a delightful evening at The Next Picture Show for a Wine Tasting Gala celebrating Portugal! Savor the flavors of Portugal as you sample a variety of exquisite wines from different regions. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect. Immerse yourself in Portuguese winemaking's rich culture and history […]
