Events Calendar

We are preparing for a special year celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America & 150th Anniversary of Tom Sawyer.
Live Music, Fence Painting, TomBoy Sawyer Contest, Parade, Tom & Becky Announcement, Mud Volleyball, frog jumping, Arts & Crafts in Central Park, so much more!
Wednesday, July 1:
Tanyard Gardens
- Mission: Able Fence Painting: 1 pm
- Carnival Opens: 5 pm
- Hannibal's Got Talent Registration: 5 pm
- Hannibal's Got Talent Show: 6 pm
Y Men's Pavilion
- Youth Mud Volleyball: 6 pm

Get your crafty self to the library! Learn a new craft, meet others, and enjoy a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just trying something new, there’s a seat at the table for you. No registration required.

We are preparing for a special year celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America & 150th Anniversary of Tom Sawyer.
Live Music, Fence Painting, TomBoy Sawyer Contest, Parade, Tom & Becky Announcement, Mud Volleyball, frog jumping, Arts & Crafts in Central Park, so much more!
Thursday, July 2:
Tanyard Gardens
- Carnival Opens: 5 pm
- SoulRoot: 8 pm
Y Men's Pavilion
- Youth Mud Volleyball: 4 pm

Fresh produce, baked goods, food, crafts, entertainment, and more in Downtown Burlington, Iowa!

Create your team and join us for a fun evening of competitive trivia. Teams should have between 3 and 6 members, and each team must contain at least one child. Registration required.

We are preparing for a special year celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America & 150th Anniversary of Tom Sawyer.
Live Music, Fence Painting, TomBoy Sawyer Contest, Parade, Tom & Becky Announcement, Mud Volleyball, frog jumping, Arts & Crafts in Central Park, so much more!
Friday, July 3:
Central Park
- Arts & Crafts Festival Opens: 9 am
Hill Street
- Tom Boy Sawyer Activities
Tanyard Gardens
- Carnival Opens: 5 pm
- Live Music
- Tim Hart: 7:45 pm
- American Standard: 9:15 pm
Y Men's Pavilion
- Adult Mud Volleyball: Noon

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

In preparation for the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition coming to BPL this fall, join us to view episode 1 of Ken Burns documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust.”

Join the city of Quincy in its annual Freedom Fest! Taking place on the Mississippi Riverfront at Clat Adams Bicentennial Park (200 N. Front St.), this special 250th-anniversary (America 250) two-day event features live bands, a small-business street fair, children's games, and culminates with a massive grand fireworks display.

July 3rd, starting at 3pm at Clat Adams Park will open with Live bands, fair stalls, children's games, activities, and vendors. From 3:00-11:00pm!

Aledo, Illinois, is celebrating America's 250th birthday with a massive, multi-day 4th of July celebration for 2026. The festivities feature a downtown themed parade, the traditional Central Park celebrations, live music at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, and a spectacular 200-drone illuminated night show in place of a traditional fireworks display.

July 3, 4:00-5:30pm, A concert performance from Jack Carey sponsored by the Mercer County Ministerial Association

On July 3, 2026, from 6:00-7:00pm Aledo will travel back in time and explore the eras of American Freedom and Spirit with a themed parade happening in Downtown Aledo. Each float will be tied to a key period of time or trait and will be made up of community organizations, businesses and residents.

Parade Entry Form
https://www.aledoil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1451