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CARLINVILLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00

Cookie Decorating Class with Cabin Cakes Baker

Your Chamber of Commerce is all about supporting local businesses and our community. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this sweet event: a cookie decorating class!

📅 Date: Saturday, 11/23
🕐 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Moose Lodge, 801 Pine St.
💲 Cost: $25 per person (includes 3-4 cookies and all decorating tools to design and take home)

Let Allie from Cabin Cakes guide you in creating your own delicious masterpieces. Sign up with your friends, enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun, learn a new skill, and unleash your creativity.

Don’t miss out on this SWEET opportunity!!

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. THANK YOU!

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Dec
1
5:00 PM17:00

Magical Christmas Light Drive-Thru

Each Night in December: 5p-9pm
Sunday, December 1, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Get ready to experience the wonder of the season with our Christmas Light Drive-Thru, happening every evening throughout December!

Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit as you drive through a dazzling display of lights and festive scenes. Stay cozy in your car while soaking in the Christmas magic! Perfect for all ages, this is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

FREE entry – just bring your smiles and holiday cheer! https://www.facebook.com/events/841296098161942

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Dec
3
4:00 PM16:00

Drive-Thru Clothing Drive

The “Warm Up Our Kids” drive-thru event, dedicated to supporting area schools! This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community and help ensure that every child stays warm and prepared for winter.

As you drive through our winter wonderland filled with your favorite Christmas characters, you can drop off much-needed supplies. Your generous donations will directly benefit students in need. Together, let’s make this winter a little warmer for our kids! We can’t wait to see you there!

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Dec
6
to Dec 8

Christmas in Carlinville

https://www.christmasincarlinville.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasinCarlinville/

2024 Vendor Locations:

CHRISTMAS IN CARLINVILLE at the Historic Downtown Square

Friday, December 6th: 12pm-8pm
Saturday, December 7th: 9am-8pm
Sunday, December 8th: 10am-3pm

CHRISTMAS IN CARLINVILLE at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds
(21368 State Rte 4) - new location: formerly at Cross Church

Friday, December 6th: 1pm-8pm
Saturday, December 7th: 9am-7pm

CHRISTMAS IN CARLINVILLE at The Macoupin County Historical Society
(920 W Breckenridge St)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th: 12PM-8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th: 9AM-8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8th: 10AM-3PM

CARLINVILLE ELKS LODGE
(201 W Main St)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th: 12pm-8pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th: 10am-8pm

THE CARLINVILLE MOOSE LODGE
(801 W. Pine St)

Friday, December 6th: 12pm-8pm
Saturday, December 7th: 9am-8pm
Sunday, December 8th: 10am-3pm

The Trolley & Transit Bus will stop at each Christmas Market location - FREE OF CHARGE

  • Anderson Mansion

  • Carlinville Plaza

  • The Macoupin County Fairgrounds

  • The Elks Lodge

  • Historic Downtown Square

  • The Moose Lodge

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Dec
14
5:00 PM17:00

Santa in the Shed

Free Community Event with Santa in the Shed!

Join us for a magical night of holiday cheer! Bring your family and friends to meet Santa Claus and enjoy a festive time filled with fun activities!

What's in Store:
Meet & Greet with Santa @ 6pm
FREE Photos with Santa
Holiday Crafts & Activities
Delicious Treats & Hot Cocoa
Christmas Cheer & More!

This is a FREE event, open to everyone in the community. Don’t miss the chance to make wonderful holiday memories!

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Dec
31
5:00 PM17:00

LAST NIGHT! Magical Christmas Light Drive-Thru

Each Night in December: 5p-9pm
Sunday, December 1, 2024 to Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Get ready to experience the wonder of the season with our Christmas Light Drive-Thru, happening every evening throughout December!

Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit as you drive through a dazzling display of lights and festive scenes. Stay cozy in your car while soaking in the Christmas magic! Perfect for all ages, this is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.

FREE entry – just bring your smiles and holiday cheer! https://www.facebook.com/events/841296098161942

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Jan
18
6:00 PM18:00

Adult Gala by Main Street Bridal

FUNDRAISER TICKETS AVAILABLE NOWThe sooner you purchase the closer your table will be to the stage.

https://Adultgala2025.eventbrite.com

Adult Gala January 18th,2025 at The Rustic Venues

Musical Guests Howl2GO Dueling Pianos

Formal to Semi-Formal Attire. 21+ only.

For full 10 person table options email info@mainstreetbridal.com!

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Nov
16
5:30 PM17:30

Carlinville Area Hospital Foundation: Farm to Table Dinner

  • Carlinville Chamber of Commerce (map)
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Live Auction, Silent Auction and Live Music by Hank Greenwalt followed by The Glendale Riders!

All proceeds from the event will support the Foundation’s mission to strengthen Carlinville hospital’s ability to provide expert, comprehensive rural health care, while enhancing the health and well-being of our community.

TICKETS HERE

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Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00

Tur-Dog'n 5k: Paws & Claws Festival

Join the Macoupin CEO Class for a fun-filled day at the "Paws and Claws Festival"! Enjoy a 5K run, 1-mile trot, hot dog eating contest, kids zone, and exciting cat and dog competitions. Meet pet-friendly and food vendors, all while supporting local entrepreneurship. This pet-friendly event has something for everyone—bring your furry friends along! Register today! https://MacoupinCEO.eventbrite.com

https://www.facebook.com/macoupinceo

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Nov
9
12:00 PM12:00

Pickle Ball Tournament by Carlinville Rotary Club

EVENT PAGE

Who: Carlinville Rotary Club

What: Open Double's Pickleball Tournament

When: Saturday, November 9th at 12:00 PM

Where: Blackburn College's new outdoor pickleball area. The address we're using as of right now is the Demuzio Student Center at 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626

Cost: $100 for each two-person team. High School & College Students can ask about prorated pricing at registration.

Why: This is a charity fundraiser to raise money to find out club's various community efforts.

How: Teams can register one of two ways: 1.) either at the event by providing a check made payable to "Carlinville Rotary Club" or by paying cash, or 2.) by sending an e-mail to rotarypickleball@yahoo.com & reserving a spot in the spot in the tourney ahead of time (they will still have to pay by check or cash at the event). If a team hasn't pre-registered via e-mail, teams will be entered into the tourney on a first-come, first serve basis until all 24 available team spots have been filled.

Prizes: We have prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place.

Number of available tournament spots left: 24 (as of 11/6/24)

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Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

MCDD Beaver Dam Dash

This trail race is run on mostly single track in beautiful Beaver Dam State Park and is a fund raiser for Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (MCDD). This event has both a 5K and 10K distance. We are excited to announce we are adding a Fun Run/Walk for 2024 of approximately a one mile long distance. Long sleeved tech/dri fit shirts are guaranteed to those registered by midnight Oct 20th. Race day registration will be available but a race shirt will not be guaranteed.

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Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00

MCHS - IVBA Blacksmith "Hammer In" Event

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https://www.facebook.com/MacoupinCountyHistoricalSociety

“Hammer In” - MCHS Annual Hammer In event. Public is invited to attend held in the Blacksmith Shop Macoupin County Historical Society.

November 2, 9:00 am -12:00

Guest blacksmith & demonstrator, John Lovin.

Lunch will be served at the Red Barn at 12:30pm.

$10 – hamburger, hot dog, cole slaw, potato salad, chips

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Oct
24
5:30 PM17:30

Owl Presentation at Carlinville Library

Award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw returns to the Carlinville Public Library to share what he has been able to observe and document of the breeding cycle of the Great Horned Owls he has closely observed and documented in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri since December 2005. Mark’s talk, "Forest Park Owls: Mating, Nesting and Owlets" will take a close look at: mating, nest selection, feeding of the owlets, fledging and gradual maturation of owlets, and the dispersal of the owlets. The program uses many of his photos and videos to illustrate these amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds. https://www.facebook.com/events/2280317112324134/

This program is FREE, all-ages and open to all.

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Oct
24
5:30 PM17:30

Haunted Drive Thru at the Fairgrounds

5th Annual Haunted Drive Thru Event
Created by Carlinville Area Hospitals and Clinics
at the Macoupin County Fairgrounds

https://www.facebook.com/CAHCHOSPITAL

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1676950793098114

Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics is back to haunt the Macoupin County Fairground! ONE NIGHT ONLY - Drive through the CAH&C Fright Farm. It's full of spooky surprises and farm-fresh frights!

This is a free event however, this year CAH&C will be collecting monetary donations for the Carlinville Food Pantry at the drive-thru (Check or cash only).

*Small children's area will be available with an optional exit before going into the scary section.

Our ghostly farmhands hope to see you there!

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Oct
24
5:00 PM17:00

MERCHANT'S NIGHT

Merchants night on the Square, several locations off the square on East & West Main St., Daley St., at the Plaza, the Fairgrounds, The Village at Morse Farm, and the Anderson Mansion! Local businesses and organizations will be handing out candy on the square. Candy, Games, & more!

The square will be closed to traffic to keep trick-or-treaters safe. Check out the map below to see the route for the trick-or-treaters on the square. Don't forget to check out East Main St for additional businesses, as well as Daley St..

Dress up, grab a bag, and get ready for a night of Carlinville fun!

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Fuel Your Finish with Kasey Schwartz from All Things Mamma
Oct
22
9:00 AM09:00

Fuel Your Finish with Kasey Schwartz from All Things Mamma

Join Kasey Schwartz from All Things Mamma www.allthingsmamma.com for an inspiring morning of motivation and goal-setting, perfect for powering through the end of 2024 and kicking off a successful 2025!

All Things Mamma is one of the most popular food & family lifestyle blogs. Kasey Schwartz, a Carlinville native, is a former Chamber Exec, turned home daycare provider, turned blogger, turned business owner/influencer since 2009. Kasey will share her insights on entrepreneurship and how to finish the year strong.

The workshop includes bottomless cups of Hawthorn Coffee and Specialty Breakfast inspired by Kasey and straight from Hawthorn’s kitchen!

Sign up to reserve your seat at the form below. Chamber Member are $8/ticket nonmembers are $12
Each ticket includes breakfast and coffee.

Please note! You are not fully signed up until you purchase your ticket! Click the button below or paste the following link into your browser https://www.orderhawthorn.com/coffeehouse

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Oct
20
1:00 PM13:00

Fall Pumpkin Patch Carnival

October 17-20th 2024

Come on out to the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville IL for the Fall Pumpkin Patch!!! Entry is FREE!!! There will be Pumpkins for sale, fair food, kids games, and kids pumpkin painting. Armbands and tickets will be sold for the rides. Entry into the fairgrounds will be FREE.

$20 armbands, $1 tickets (3-5 tickets per ride).

Advanced Sale Armbands available for $18 dollars

https://connerfamilyamusements.online/.../macoupin.../

https://www.facebook.com/Macoupin.County.Fair

Armband sessions will be:
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-9pm
Saturday 12-4pm and 5-9pm
Sunday 1-5pm

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Oct
19
12:00 PM12:00

Fall Pumpkin Patch Carnival

  • Macoupin County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

October 17-20th 2024

Come on out to the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville IL for the Fall Pumpkin Patch!!! Entry is FREE!!! There will be Pumpkins for sale, fair food, kids games, and kids pumpkin painting. Armbands and tickets will be sold for the rides. Entry into the fairgrounds will be FREE.

$20 armbands, $1 tickets (3-5 tickets per ride).

Advanced Sale Armbands available for $18 dollars

https://connerfamilyamusements.online/.../macoupin.../

https://www.facebook.com/Macoupin.County.Fair

Armband sessions will be:
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-9pm
Saturday 12-4pm and 5-9pm
Sunday 1-5pm

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Oct
18
5:00 PM17:00

Fall Pumpkin Patch Carnival

October 17-20th 2024

Come on out to the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville IL for the Fall Pumpkin Patch!!! Entry is FREE!!! There will be Pumpkins for sale, fair food, kids games, and kids pumpkin painting. Armbands and tickets will be sold for the rides. Entry into the fairgrounds will be FREE.

$20 armbands, $1 tickets (3-5 tickets per ride).

Advanced Sale Armbands available for $18 dollars

https://connerfamilyamusements.online/.../macoupin.../

https://www.facebook.com/Macoupin.County.Fair

Armband sessions will be:
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-9pm
Saturday 12-4pm and 5-9pm
Sunday 1-5pm

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Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00

Fall Pumpkin Patch Carnival

October 17-20th 2024

Come on out to the Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville IL for the Fall Pumpkin Patch!!! Entry is FREE!!! There will be Pumpkins for sale, fair food, kids games, and kids pumpkin painting. Armbands and tickets will be sold for the rides. Entry into the fairgrounds will be FREE.

$20 armbands, $1 tickets (3-5 tickets per ride).

Advanced Sale Armbands available for $18 dollars

https://connerfamilyamusements.online/.../macoupin.../

https://www.facebook.com/Macoupin.County.Fair

Armband sessions will be:
Thursday 5-9pm
Friday 5-9pm
Saturday 12-4pm and 5-9pm
Sunday 1-5pm

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Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00

Witches Night Out

  • Carlinville, IL, 62626 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You've Been Summoned to Witches' Night Out in Carlinville! 🧙‍♀️

Get ready to embrace your inner witch and enjoy a night of special promotions and activities hosted by various stores in the area.

Event Details:

  • Location: Carlinville Square and Beyond

  • Date: Thursday, October 17th

  • Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Get ready for a night filled with spirits, treats, and amazing specials from our participating businesses!

    1917 Home Decor: 113 West Main St

    Brave Hazel Boutique: 254 S Side Square

    Collected: 122 East Side Square

    Crowe Boot & Shoe: 218 W Main St

    Heinz Furniture: 208 W Main St

    Main Street Bridal: 124 E First South

    Main Street Florist: 240 E Side Square

    My Sister's Closet: 364 S Side Square

More information to come! Don't miss out on this spooky and exciting event.

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