Events Calendar List
Chillicothe 2nd Saturdays is a citywide shopping event for small businesses and includes retail businesses on 4th, 2nd, Cedar and Santa Fe streets. It runs from 10-3pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month throughout the year. 2nd Saturday's are a great way to shop and support local businesses.
Downtown Thursday 2nd Street Market
This event takes place the third Thursday in June and July. 2nd Street is closed off between Walnut through Chestnut Street. Vendors line the street. The center of the event is at Pine and 2nd Street. The entertainment portion of the event is found there.
June 20th - Pet Parade with Pet Contest
January
01-31 No Initiation Fee
04 Historic Program - Chillicothe Historical Society, 6:30pm
06 LIVE MUSIC - Hindsight at The Moontower, 2pm
09 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday
13 LIVE MUSIC - Kyle Yap Live at Gilmores Sports Bar, 8pm
13 LIVE MUSIC - Black Velvet at Castaways, 8:30pm
13 Parent’s Night Out - Pearce, 5:00-8:00pm
14 LIVE MUSIC - Sunday Funday - Old Soles at American Legion, 2-4pm
14 Java Flow Yoga - Shore Acres Park, 1pm
19 Night Out at Pearce - Create a Decorative Door Hanger, 6-9pm
19 LIVE MUSIC - Chris and Kim - Gilmores Sports Bar, 8-11pm
20 LIVE MUSIC - Jaerv & The OK Factor - Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm
21 [CANCELED] Public Breakfast - Peoria Casting Club, 7am
24 Yoga Night in the Salon - Best Bet Salon, 6:30pm
31 Last day for Countdown to Christmas Holiday dollars to be spent with participating businesses
February
01 Chillicothe Historical Society Program - Author Bill Engelbrecht - Chillicothe Public Library, 6:00pm
03 LIVE MUSIC - Sarah & the Underground - Chillicothe Public Library, 2pm
03 LIVE MUSIC - The Killer Riffs - Moontower Bar & Grill, 2pm
03 Winter Blast Youth Dance & Dodgeball - Pearce, 7:00-9:00pm
03 Puppy Yoga benefiting Freedom Paws Service Dogs - Chillicothe Park District Operations Facility, 9am-10am
04 Public Breakfast - Peoria Casting Club, 7am
09 Chili Cook Off - Arc at Chillicothe 1028 Hillcrest Drive, 11am-12:30pm
09 Couples Night or Galentines Paint Night - Pearce, 6:30-9:00pm
10 Eagle Watch Breakfast-Shore Acres Clubhouse 7:30am-10:30am
10 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday & Chamber Chillicothe Chocolate Tour 11-3pm
10 LIVE MUSIC - Matt Harms Solo Acoustic - American Legion, 7pm
10 Stuff a Truck - Fire Station #1 - Cuddles with Kindness Fundraiser, 10am
11 Henry Decoy Show - Three Sisters Park, 8am
11 Super Bowl LVII Tailgate Party - Castaways, 3pm
14 Coffee at the Clubhouse - Shore Acres Clubhouse, 10am-Noon
15 American Sign Language 101 - Chillicothe Public Library - 5:30
18 1st Annual Galentine's Day Event - Hunter Rose, 10am
20 Dance Class - Chillicothe Park District, 6:30pm
23 "Eyes" Cream Social - Odies, 6:30pm
24 Karaoke Night - Fundraiser for 4th of July Fireworks - Heather's Wine Nook, 7pm
24 ASL Pop-Up Information Workshop - Chillicothe Public Library, 9:30am
24 Marriage Enrichment Workshop (Chillicothe Christian Church) - Wescott Room above ODG, 12-3pm
24 LIVE MUSIC - Black Velvet - Castaways, 8:30pm
26 Paint & Sip - Pearce, 9:00-11:00am
26 Girl's Night out - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
29 Last day for Countdown to Christmas Holiday dollars to be turned in to Chamber of Commerce
March
02 Indoor Triathlon - Pearce Community Center, 8am
09 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
09 Parent’s Night Out - Pearce, 5:00-8:00pm
09 Puzzle Palooza - Shore Acres Clubhouse, 7pm-9pm
09 LIVE MUSIC - Off the Cuff - American Legion, 7pm
09 LIVE MUSIC - TyJon Charlie - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 8pm
10 Java Flow Yoga - Shore Acres Park, 1pm
10 LIVE MUSIC - Southbound - American Legion, 2pm
14 Coffee @ the Clubhouse - Shore Acres park, 10am
14-16 IVCHS Spring Musical - Big Fish - IVC High School, 7pm
15 Windy City Dueling Pianos - Three Sisters Park, 7-10pm
16-17 Gilmore's St. Patrick's Day Party, Gilmores Sports Bar, 10am
17 IVCHS Spring Musical - Big Fish - IVC High School, 3pm
17 LIVE MUSIC - Deuces Wild Acoustic duo - MoonTower, 3pm
18 St. Patrick's Day @ Castaways - Castaways, 11am
20-22 Spring Rummage Sale-First United Methodist Church
22 Fun & Easy Watercolor Techniques - Chillicothe Public Library, 11am
22 LIVE MUSIC - Phanie Rae with Shawn "Smitty" Smith - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
23 Easter Egg-stravaganza - Evergreen Senior Living, 1pm
24 Pancake Breakfast & Egg Hunt for Freedom Paws Service Dogs, Shore Acres park, 8am
24 LIVE MUSIC - The Old Souls - American Legion, 2pm
28 LIVE MUSIC - Music Trivia Night - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
29 Good Friday Service - First United Methodist Church, 7pm
30 Easter Egg Roundup at City Park - Optimist Club & Downtown Merchants, 10am
30 Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt - Historic Downtown Chamber Businesses, 10am
30 LIVE MUSIC - Taylor Bruniga and The Bandits - Castaways, 9pm
30 Pickleball Bootcamp – Pearce Community Center, 1:00-3:00pm
31 Easter Praise Worship Services - Chillicothe Christian Church, 9am and 10:30am
April
01-30 Light it up Purple Gift of Hope Tissue and Organ donation Month
04 History of the 900 Block 2nd Street, East side - Historical Society, 6:30pm
05 LIVE MUSIC - Elyse Wiley - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
06 Lawnmower Clinic-IVC Band Boosters Fundraiser, 8am-noon
06 LIVE MUSIC - Arcomusical - Chillicothe Public Library, 1:30pm
06 Mighty Millie Fundraiser - Three Sister's Park, 2pm
07 LIVE MUSIC - Deuces Wild - American Legion, 3-6pm
08 Solar Eclipse Viewing - Chillicothe Public Library 1pm
08-12 [CITY] Chillicothe Cemetery Cleanup Days
11-14 Chillicothe Players Theatre - Suicide, Inc. by Andrew Hinderaker - Shore Acres Clubhouse
12 CRAFT - Upcycled Aluminum Can-Plant Labels, Chillicothe Public Library, 11am
13 Spring Makers Market -Three Sisters Park, 9am-3pm
13 Free Vision Screenings - Chillicothe Public Library, 9:30am
13 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
13 LIVE MUSIC - Raynah - Gilmores Sports Bar, 7pm
13 Adult Prom Party fundraiser for St. Jude Runs - Pearce Community Center, 7pm [CANCELLED]
17 Chillicothe Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards - Chillicothe Public Library, Noon
20 Spring Loose Drew's Plots Fundraiser-Three Sisters Park, 10am
20 Drew's Plots Disc Golf - Three Sisters Park, 9am
20 LIVE MUSIC - Lonesome Jones - Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
20 Come Paint! - Heather's Wine Nook, 6pm
20 Golf Cart/ATV Pub Crawl - 4th of July Fireworks fundraiser - Sign up 10:00 at VFW - $10 per person
21 LIVE MUSIC - BlackHill - Moontower Bar and Grill, 2pm
21 LIVE MUSIC - Not Petty - American Legion, 3pm
21 Public Breakfast - Peoria Casting Club, 7:30am-10:30am
23 World Book Day - Evergreen Senior Living, 5pm
24 Senior Steppers at Coal Hollow Park, 10am-Noon
25-27 Spring Planting Days - Three Sisters Park (Not open to public. Only open for School Field Trips)
27 Chillicothe Players Theatre Murder Mystery Fundraiser - Barracks Hospitality Group, 5pm
27 Spring Flight Youth Dance & Dodgeball – Pearce Community Center, 7:00-9:00pm
28 IVC Cystic Fibrosis Walkathon - IVC Track, 1-4pm
28 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - George Washington Masonic Lodge, 7am-11am
May
02 History of the Chillicothe Dairy - Chillicothe Historical Society, 6:30pm
04 LIVE MUSIC - Raynah at Gilmore's Sports Bar, 7pm
04 Blessing of the Bikes - MoonTower - 11am
05 Cinco DeMayo Taco Lunch benefiting Freedom Paws Service Dogs, Shore Acres Park, 11am
05 St. Edwards School Picnic and Open House, 12pm-3pm
06 Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 10:00am
09 Bounce Into Summer Carnival - South School, 4:30pm
11 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
11 Optimist Garage Sale with Silent Auction-Casting Club, 8am
11 Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 11:15am
11 Pearce Foundation Beef & Bourbon Night – Pearce Community Center, 6:00-9:00pm
11 Bad Credit Comedy Presents - "We Do Not Own the Rights to this...Comedy Show", - American Legion, 7pm
12 Mother's Day Breakfast - VFW, 8am
16 Back the Blue Chillicothe Police Appreciation Dinner-Grecian Gardens, 6pm RSVP 309.253.1010
17 Vino & Vinyasa – Pearce Community Center, 6:00-7:30pm
18 District 321 Graduations - at IVC High School -1:30pm CEC, 3:00pm Moss, 5:00 IVC
18 LIVE MUSIC - Off the Cuff - American Legion, 7pm
19 LIVE MUSIC - The Killer Riffs - MoonTower, 2pm
23-27 Summer Camp Presents-Solshine Reverie Music Festival-Three Sisters Park
24 Free Outdoor Movie Night - Evergreen Senior Living, 7pm
27 Memorial Day Ceremony - Veteran's Memorial event at 11am - Veteran's Triangle
29-June 2 Brad Wallin Tournament
June
01 Brad Wallin Tournament
01 Home Run Festival & Craft Show-Optimist Club-City Park
01 Shore Acres Pool Opens
03 Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 10:00am
08 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
08 Tri2Beat MS Kids Triathlon - Shore Acres
08 Chillicothe Township/Illinois Valley Central High School Alumni Banquet - IVCHS, 5:30pm
08 Kids Fishing Derby - Peoria Casting Club, 8am-11:30am
09 52nd Annual Chicken Jubilee - Peoria Casting Club, Meal served 11:00am - 2pm
12 Day Out At Pearce – Kids Painting – Pearce Community Center, 1:00-3:00pm
12-15 Chillicothe Days Carnival - Chillicothe City Park
16 Sunrise Yoga - Pearce Community Center & Shore Acres, 8am-8:45am
17 Bingo – Pearce Community Center, 11:15am
17 2nd Annual Freedom "FORE" A Cause Golf Outing - Arrowhead Country Club, 9am
20 Downtown Thursday 2nd Street Market - Pet Parade & Pet Contest, LIVE Music Chilli Dogz, 5-8pm
21 Annual Chillicothe Community Fire Association Chilli Days Fish Fry - 5pm
23 Sunrise Yoga – Pearce Community Center & Shore Acres Park, 8:00-8:45am
TBD Cruise In - Silent Auction, DJ, food and prizes - VFW
TBD Golf Cart/ATV Pub Crawl - Fireworks fundraiser - $10 per person, Sign up 10:30 Casting Club
July
04 Chillicothe 4th of July Fireworks Display - Three Sisters Park
TBD Land of Lincoln Border Collies - Three Sisters Park
13 Run for the Health of It-Pearce Community & Fitness Center, 7am
13 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
TBD Sunrise Yoga - Pearce Community Center - Shore Acres
19 Downtown Thursday 2nd St. Market-Corn Boil
19 Catch the Beauty Contest - Awards - 6:30 pm
21 Sunrise Yoga – Pearce Community Center & Shore Acres Park, 8:00-8:45am
25-27 City Wide Garage Sales-Chamber
August
TBD Ledgestone Frisbee Golf Tournament - Three Sisters Park
TBD Kids Fishing Derby (free for all kids) - Peoria Casting Club, 8am
TBD Cuddles for Kindness Pool Party, Shore Acres Pool, 6:30-8pm
TBD Shore Acres Pool Closes
10 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
17 Back to School Bash Youth Dance & Dodgeball – Pearce Community Center, 7:00-9:00pm
18 Sunrise Yoga – Pearce Community Center & Shore Acres Park, 8:00-8:45am
TBD Henry-Lacon-Chillicothe ( 21st Annual HLC) Canoe and Kayak Jaunt-Chamber
TBD IVC District 321 Back to School
TBD IVC Maroon and Gray Night - IVC football field
25 LIVE MUSIC - Killer Riffs - American Legion, 3pm
September
07 Kids Fishing Tournament - Peoria Casting Club, 8am
08 66 Annual Chicken Jamboree - Peoria Casting Club, Meal served 11am
14 Chillicothe 2nd Saturday - Retail Businesses on 2nd, 4th and Santa Fe, 10am
TBA Ethan Koch Memorial Cruise-In - 2nd Street from Chestnut to Walnut, 4pm-8pm
15 LIVE MUSIC - Fall Concert Series - Blue Ridge Community Farm-2pm
TBA Autumn Market - Chillicothe Public Library, 4-7pm
TBA Optimist Chili Supper & Bake Sale - South School, 4-7pm
21-22 Midwest Superfest HAM Radio & Electronics Expo - Three Sisters Park, w9uvi.org for more info
22 LIVE MUSIC - Fall Concert Series - Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm
TBA IVC Homecoming Parade - Cedar to Elm Street, Lineup at 1:30pm, parade at 3pm, game at 7pm
TBA All IVC Alumni Homecoming - Three Sisters Park
24 LIVE MUSIC - Fall Concert Series - Blue Ridge Community Farm, 2pm