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.

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.

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.

Start your holiday season off right by joining us for an exciting evening of complimentary food & drinks, raffles, greenery items, silent & live auctions

Advance Tickets - $50.00
Tickets at the Door - $55.00

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.

MACOMB, IL – Dickens on the Square is celebrating its 31st year in Downtown Macomb Friday,
December 5 and Saturday, December 6. This Victorian style Christmas experience will feature
horse-drawn trolley rides, live reindeer, visits with Santa, living window displays, singing
carolers, the Children’s Shopping Mall, and more! The holiday magic will begin Friday evening at
6:17pm with Santa’s arrival to Macomb aboard the Santa Zephyr Express.
“For more than three decades, Dickens on the Square has captured the heart of the Macomb
community,” said Marketing and Downtown Development Director Savannah Ballard. “We’re
proud to continue this special celebration and invite everyone to experience the joy of the
season in our historic downtown.”
Additional Dickens on the Square activities and information can be found on the City of
Macomb Community Event Calendar: https://bit.ly/Dickens2025

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 Friends of Argyle Lake State Park will be hosting a ‘Arts in Nature’ painting class at the maintenance building, Argyle Lake State Park.

West Prairie high school Art instructor, Jennifer Cordell will share her passion for painting while instructing participants in creating a nature painting.

The program fee is $20, as all materials and supplies will be provided. Locally handcrafted Amish frames will be available for $15 if you'd like to frame your one- of-a-kind masterpiece afterwards.

Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call the park office at (309)776-3422, registration is limited to the first 20 people. All ages welcome with parental help.

Join the site naturalist as we explore the trails of the park in search of the wonders of winter just waiting to be discovered. Hike topics may include how animals survive in winter, identifying tracks and other wildlife signs, winter tree ID and the mysteries of snow and snowflakes. Hike will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the park visitor center. For more information, please call (309)776-3422 or email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov.

Join the site naturalist as we explore the trails of the park in search of the many wonders of winter just waiting to be discovered. Hike topics may include how animals survive in winter, identifying
tracks and other wildlife signs, winter tree ID and the mysteries of snow and snowflakes. Hike will
begin at 1:30 p.m. at the park visitor center.

640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, IL
Saturday, December 06, 2025
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM