Events Calendar

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb invites residents and business owners to take part in the
sixth annual Tour of Lights. We are looking for local homes and businesses that decorate for the
holiday season to submit their addresses, allowing area families to enjoy the festive displays.
To participate, please send decorated addresses to sballard@cityofmacomb.com or call 309-
575-3015 by Monday, December 1, 2025. “All are welcome to send in an address for the Tour
of Lights; it is not limited to just extravagant displays.”, said Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.
This year, those who wish to view the Tour of Lights will have the opportunity to vote for their
favorite holiday light display. Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be
awarded to the top three displays. A voting link will be provided once all decorated addresses
have been submitted.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those that take time to share the holiday spirit to make
sure their efforts are fully appreciated”, said Macomb Mayor Michael Inman. The City of
Macomb annually partners will the Community News Brief to publish the Tour of Lights to bring
Holiday Cheer to residents and visitors.

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.

Home School Hub is a program for home schooled children. It focuses on Science and Art. This program is free with admission.
November 6th - Art - Piet Mondrian Art Lesson
November 13th - Science - Invisible Ink with Handprints
November 20th - Art - Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Cupcakes

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb invites residents and business owners to take part in the
sixth annual Tour of Lights. We are looking for local homes and businesses that decorate for the
holiday season to submit their addresses, allowing area families to enjoy the festive displays.
To participate, please send decorated addresses to sballard@cityofmacomb.com or call 309-
575-3015 by Monday, December 1, 2025. “All are welcome to send in an address for the Tour
of Lights; it is not limited to just extravagant displays.”, said Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.
This year, those who wish to view the Tour of Lights will have the opportunity to vote for their
favorite holiday light display. Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be
awarded to the top three displays. A voting link will be provided once all decorated addresses
have been submitted.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those that take time to share the holiday spirit to make
sure their efforts are fully appreciated”, said Macomb Mayor Michael Inman. The City of
Macomb annually partners will the Community News Brief to publish the Tour of Lights to bring
Holiday Cheer to residents and visitors.

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.

Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun for children and families! We will have a variety of crafts and activities available such as ornament making and diy snowflakes, all materials provided. Suggested donation of $10.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb invites residents and business owners to take part in the
sixth annual Tour of Lights. We are looking for local homes and businesses that decorate for the
holiday season to submit their addresses, allowing area families to enjoy the festive displays.
To participate, please send decorated addresses to sballard@cityofmacomb.com or call 309-
575-3015 by Monday, December 1, 2025. “All are welcome to send in an address for the Tour
of Lights; it is not limited to just extravagant displays.”, said Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.
This year, those who wish to view the Tour of Lights will have the opportunity to vote for their
favorite holiday light display. Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be
awarded to the top three displays. A voting link will be provided once all decorated addresses
have been submitted.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those that take time to share the holiday spirit to make
sure their efforts are fully appreciated”, said Macomb Mayor Michael Inman. The City of
Macomb annually partners will the Community News Brief to publish the Tour of Lights to bring
Holiday Cheer to residents and visitors.

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb invites residents and business owners to take part in the
sixth annual Tour of Lights. We are looking for local homes and businesses that decorate for the
holiday season to submit their addresses, allowing area families to enjoy the festive displays.
To participate, please send decorated addresses to sballard@cityofmacomb.com or call 309-
575-3015 by Monday, December 1, 2025. “All are welcome to send in an address for the Tour
of Lights; it is not limited to just extravagant displays.”, said Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.
This year, those who wish to view the Tour of Lights will have the opportunity to vote for their
favorite holiday light display. Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be
awarded to the top three displays. A voting link will be provided once all decorated addresses
have been submitted.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those that take time to share the holiday spirit to make
sure their efforts are fully appreciated”, said Macomb Mayor Michael Inman. The City of
Macomb annually partners will the Community News Brief to publish the Tour of Lights to bring
Holiday Cheer to residents and visitors.

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.