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2025 Summer Family Flicks Series at VIP Grand Theater in Lincoln (Wed 7/2 and Th 7/3 — “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”)

VIP Lincoln Grand 225 S. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL, United States

The VIP Grand offers a line-up of family-friendly movies every Wednesday and Thursday morning for 10 weeks throughout the summer. Tickets cost $2 per person for each guest every Summer Flicks showing. Tickets can now be purchased online for each showing, so be aware spots may fill up before the day of the event. Event […]

$2

July 3 Celebation of Independence Day with live music and fireworks at Lincoln Park District

Lincoln Park District 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, IL, United States

This family-friendly Independence Day celebration takes place July 3rd with Food trucks, games on the lawn, live music, and kids’ activities scheduled from 6 PM to 9 PM. There will be fireworks by American Patriot Pyro shortly after 9 PM <Please keep in mind that parking at the Park District will be limited this year […]

Open mic night at Spirited Republic in Lincoln

Open mic night at Spirited Republic in Lincoln

Spirited Republic 509 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, IL, United States

Spirited Republic open mic nights are a solo acoustic musical experiment with the goal of cultivating friendship, support and good times amongst musicians, comedians, poets and artists of all kinds. Performers are asked to bring their own instruments (no drum sets; hand drums and percussion equipment only). Event codes: ccent, ccfb, cclm, ccsoc

Free

Full racing program featuring Brandt Red, White, and Blue Triple 30’s at Lincoln Speedway

Lincoln Speedway at Logan County Fairgrounds 230 N. Postville Drive, Lincoln, IL, United States

BRANDT Red, White, & Blue Triple 30's Divisions: DIRTcar Pro Late Model 30 DIRTcar Modified 30 DIRTcar Street Stock 30 MARA Midgets Pro Mod Times: Pits: 4 PM Stands: 5 PM Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 PM Hotlaps: 6 PM Racing: 7 PM Grandstand Pricing: Adults – $15 Children 11 & Under – Free Tickets […]

$15

2025 Independence Day parade in Hopedale

Town of Hopedale, Illinois Hopedale, IL, United States

The theme of this year's parade is Celebrating Rural America The parade takes place July 4th starting at 10 AM; line up for parade participants takes place at 9 AM at the corner of Main and Railroad Streets. Awards will be given in the following categories: floats horses/mules tractors walking The Etta Coggins Spirit Award […]

2025 Independence Day walking parade for children (starting at Scully Park) sponsored by Lincoln Park District

Scully Park 450 Clinton Street, Lincoln, IL, United States

Decorate to show your patriotic spirit and then bike, scooter, roll, or walk from Scully Park to the Park District in the annual children's parade. Winners will be selected in each category and prizes given at the end. Call the park district at (217) 732-8770 for more information. Event codes cc4oj ccff ccfk ccfre ccsoc […]

A Red, White & Blue Independence Day celebration at Weldon Springs State Park in rural Clinton

Weldon Springs State Park 4734 Weldon Springs Road, Clinton, United States

Enjoy live music by the DreamCatchers as the group plays a mixture modern hits, pop favorites, classic rock, blues and country. In addition, there will be family-friends recreational activities as attendees can explore nature and rent kayaks, canoes and jon boats. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase from the concession stand. Admission is […]