City of Columbia
Lighted parade in Columbia
City of Columbia 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United StatesColumbia’s Bright Night Christmas Parade takes place at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 7 on Main Street. Santa Claus makes his grand appearance for the Christmas season during this parade of lighted Christmas-themed floats. The theme for this year’s parade is “Songs of the Season.” The parade will begin at Temple and Main streets, then…
Columbia Halloween Hi-Jinks
City of Columbia 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United StatesHalloween Hi-Jinks are happening this Saturday in Columbia. Trick-or-treat at historic Main Street businesses from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be fun activities in the Columbia City Hall parking lot, with a costume contest at noon. Boo!
Monroe County Garden Tour | U of I Extension
City of Columbia 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United StatesThis weekend is the Monroe County Garden Tour, sponsored (and with proceeds to benefit) the University of Illinois Extension including Master Gardner, Master Naturalist and 4-H programs. The tour is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Columbia, rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the tour and may be…
City Wide Yard Sale | City of Columbia
City of Columbia 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United StatesColumbia’s City-Wide Yard Sale and Recycling Day takes place Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. A yard sale directory will be available starting April 10 at www.ColumbiaIllinois.com or at the City Hall clerk’s office. There will be more than 100 yard sales featuring gadgets, toys, furniture, appliances and just about anything else you can imagine. As…
Bright Night Christmas Parade | Columbia
City of Columbia 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United StatesColumbia's Bright Night Christmas Parade takes place Saturday evening, Dec. 2, along Main Street. The parade steps off at 5 p.m., with this year's theme being "Christmas Through a Child's Eyes." Applications for parade entries are available at Columbia City Hall. Turner Hall will host a Christmas social immediately following the parade, offering visits with…