Kaskaskia Trail Chorus Annual Show

Turner Hall Columbia 211 East Cherry Street, Columbia , IL, United States

The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus Barbershop Harmony Society presents its 56th annual show on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street, Columbia. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m., with this year’s theme being “In the Good Old Summertime.” The featured quartet this year is Vocal Spectrum. Cost is $15 per person, with children…

$15

Harvest Night dinner auction

Hecker Community Center 230 East Washington Street, Hecker, IL, United States

The 16th annual Harvest Night dinner auction in support of University of Illinois Extension programs in Monroe County will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hecker Community Center, 230 E. Washington Street.  Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m.  Cost is $25 per person. Reserve your seat online at harvestnight.net.

$25

Share The Feast in Waterloo

Waterloo VFW Post 6504 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo, IL, United States

The Waterloo Lions Club hosts its annual Share the Feast free Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 at Waterloo VFW Post 6504, 406 Veterans Drive, Waterloo. There are dine-in, delivery and pick-up options. Call 618-830-6293 by Nov. 19 for delivery or pick-up orders. Donations are not expected, but will be…

Christmas Tree Lighting in Valmeyer

Village of Valmeyer Valmeyer, IL, United States

The Village of Valmeyer hosts its second annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at 260 Knobloch Boulevard. The night will include a reading of a traditional Christmas story, a visit with Santa Claus, a lighted golf cart and UTV parade/contest, Christmas music, and the lighting of the Christmas tree…

GLOW Lighted Holiday Parade in Waterloo

Monroe County Courthouse 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United States

The Great Ladies of Waterloo hosts its annual GLOW Lighted Holiday Parade at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, on Main Street in downtown Waterloo. The annual parade features several festive lighted floats to help usher in the holiday season. For more information, visit waterlooglow.com.

Christmas Tree Lighting in Columbia

Columbia City Hall 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United States

The City of Columbia hosts its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Fountain Park in front of City Hall off Main Street at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. There will be Christmas carols and plenty of holiday cheer.

Valmeyer FFA Farm Toy Show and Poinsettia Open House

Valmeyer High School 300 S Cedar Bluff Dr, Valmeyer, IL, United States

The 26th annual Valmeyer FFA Farm Toy Show and Poinsettia Open House takes place Sunday, Nov. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 300 S. Cedar Bluff Drive, Valmeyer. Admission to the toy show is $2, with one child admitted free per paid adult ticket. For more information, call 618-935-2100 ext. 102.

Mon-Clair League Annual Banquet

St. Mary Parish Center Valmeyer, IL, United States

The Mon-Clair League will host its annual Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet on Sunday, Nov. 26, at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 116 W. Woodland Ridge, Valmeyer. Doors open at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. meal and awards to follow. The league will celebrate another successful season of summer baseball. The Valmeyer Lakers will…

Christmas Tree Lighting in Waterloo

Monroe County Courthouse 100 S. Main Street, Waterloo, IL, United States

Join the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn. The Waterloo High School Band will perform Christmas songs, Bank of Monroe County will provide hot chocolate, and the Waterloo Lions Club will be handing out cookies

Columbia Bright Night Christmas Parade

Columbia City Hall 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United States

The annual Bright Night Christmas Parade featuring floats with festive holiday lighting takes place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 on Main Street from Temple to Cherry streets in downtown Columbia. A holiday social follows the parade from 6-9 p.m. at Turner Hall, 211 E. Cherry Street. For more information, call 618-281-7144.