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πŸŽ…πŸ€Ά Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Old Settlers Cabin! Bring the kids out for a little holiday magic on Friday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. as Discover Dixon hosts Santa at the Cabin in Presidents Park! πŸŽ„βœ¨ This FREE family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity for children to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, share their Christmas wishes and make some special holiday memories! While you're there, be sure to enjoy the beautiful holiday lights throughout Presidents Park! 🎁🌟 A special thank you to the Lee County Historical & Genealogical Society for opening Old Settlers Cabin for this festive tradition! Santa at the Cabin is presented by Community State Bank, with support from Discover Dixon's 2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors, @raynorgaragedoors and @saukvalleybank by @discoverdixon
Colder weather may not be what many want, but it does mean something's getting closer ... πŸŽ„ Dixon's Annual Christmas Walk on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Dixon! πŸŽ…βœ¨ πŸŽ„ The event begins each year with the annual tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa πŸŽ…πŸ“Έ, street performers, carolers 🎢, music 🎺, and more! πŸ›οΈ Downtown businesses and locations will have special deals and surprises in store for visitors, too! 🎁 πŸ“… Save the Date for one of the most magical nights of the holiday season! β„οΈβœ¨ Presented by Mad Water Saloon @palmyrapub @kennelsonautogroup @hicksinsuranceagencyassociates @cghmedicalcenter 2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors @raynorgaragedoors @saukvalleybank by @discoverdixon
πŸŽ‰βœ‚οΈ Congrats to @dgeatstreats who have been providing great food all across the Sauk Valley in their food truck! From pulled pork and chicken sandwiches to loaded nachos, hand-dipped ice cream, delicious sundaes and refreshing sweet tea, D & G's has a little something for everyone! πŸ”πŸ¦πŸ₯€Follow along to see where they'll be popping up next! by @discoverdixon
Seeking some new treasures?! Set your sights on Sashi's Storage Finds – the newest resale shop in Dixon! βœ¨πŸ™Œ From abandoned storage units to their next stop, Rich and Roxie Shaffer love passing on their finds at very affordable prices and helping save the planet at the same time! β™» Go see what they've got in store for you! πŸ“ 660 Palmyra Road, Dixon, IL 61021 🀳 815-440-1042 by @discoverdixon
Congrats to @orthopedicrehabspecialists on opening its new Dixon location, offering more space to treat its patients! πŸ’š With offices in Belvidere, Byron, Dixon, Loves Park, Rockford & Winnebago, ORS has been helping people since 1999 get their lives back through top-level skilled physical and occupational therapy. πŸ™Œ Give them a follow! πŸ“ 101 W First St. Suite 101 by @discoverdixon
πŸŽƒ Such a joy seeing so many kids (big and small!) try out their trick-or-treat costumes a little early this past Saturday at Discover Dixon's Treat Street Parade & Palooza! πŸ‘»πŸ¬ 🧑 Thank you to all who paraded, and to the businesses and organizations that participated in Trunk or Treat and Treat Street! 🍭 Presented by Midland States Bank with support from BorgWarner 2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors @raynorgaragedoors @saukvalleybank by @discoverdixon
Trees in Lowell Park right now: β€œHEY EVERYONE! COME AND SEE HOW GOOD I LOOK!” 🍁😱 πŸ™Œ @lowellparknaturecenter πŸ‘ @dixonparkdistrict #DiscoverDixon #DixonIL #VisitLeeCountyIL #AutumnVibes LeeCountyIL @visitleecountyil by @discoverdixon
β˜€οΈ A beautiful fall day, a great group of fourth graders and a chance to explore the history of Dixon! Discover Dixon had another wonderful year of the Downtown Dixon Architectural Tour, held in partnership with the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society πŸ›οΈ and sponsored by @willetthofmann Students from @dixonpublicschools Madison Elementary School, @stanneschooldixon and Faith Christian School of Grand Detour 7571 S. Ridge Rd. Dixon, IL 61021 took a walk through downtown Dixon on Thursday, learning about the buildings, landmarks and stories that have shaped our community over the years. πŸ“š From @dixontheatre to Presidents Park and beyond, students had the opportunity to see local history come to life thanks to the knowledge and enthusiasm of community leaders and volunteers! πŸ‘ A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year's tour possible, and to the students for being such a fantastic group! It's always a joy to see the next generation take an interest in the community's history. 🎨 Next up, students will put their creativity to work on artistic projects inspired by what they learned. Stay tuned to see what they create! Special thank you to volunteers, James Dixon, Alan Hulstedt, The Dixon: Historic Theatre, @cityofdixonil @dixonparkdistrict John Deere Historic Site, Sandy Hall, Shirley Vivian, Debbie Hughes, Laurie McBride, Robin Canode, and Brent Reuter πŸ™Œ (2/2) by @discoverdixon
β˜€οΈ A beautiful fall day, a great group of fourth graders and a chance to explore the history of Dixon! Discover Dixon had another wonderful year of the Downtown Dixon Architectural Tour, held in partnership with the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society πŸ›οΈ and sponsored by @willetthofmann Students from @dixonpublicschools Madison Elementary School, @stanneschooldixon and Faith Christian School of Grand Detour 7571 S. Ridge Rd. Dixon, IL 61021 took a walk through downtown Dixon on Thursday, learning about the buildings, landmarks and stories that have shaped our community over the years. πŸ“š From @dixontheatre to Presidents Park and beyond, students had the opportunity to see local history come to life thanks to the knowledge and enthusiasm of community leaders and volunteers! πŸ‘ A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year's tour possible, and to the students for being such a fantastic group! It's always a joy to see the next generation take an interest in the community's history. 🎨 Next up, students will put their creativity to work on artistic projects inspired by what they learned. Stay tuned to see what they create! Special thank you to volunteers, James Dixon, Alan Hulstedt, The Dixon: Historic Theatre, @cityofdixonil @dixonparkdistrict John Deere Historic Site, Sandy Hall, Shirley Vivian, Debbie Hughes, Laurie McBride, Robin Canode, and Brent Reuter πŸ™Œ (1/2) by @discoverdixon
πŸŽƒπŸ‘» TREAT STREET IS SATURDAY! πŸ¬πŸŽ‰ Get those costumes ready! Discover Dixon's Treat Street Parade Palooza takes over downtown Dixon THIS Saturday, Oct. 24! Bring the whole family for a morning of costumes, candy, a parade and plenty of Halloween fun! 🧑 πŸŽƒ HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! πŸ“ Parade Assembly: Haymarket Square, 317 W. Third St. The parade begins and ends here! ⏰ EVENT SCHEDULE: 9 a.m. - Parade Assembly 9:15 a.m. - Costume Judging Concludes 9:30 a.m. - Costume Parade Begins 10 a.m. - Costume Awards & Dismissal to Treat Street 10-11:30 a.m. - Treat Street & Trunk or Treat πŸ† COSTUME CONTEST: Awards will be given in four age categories: Pre-K, K-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade and 4th-8th Grade! IMPORTANT: Children participating in costume judging must be assembled by 9 a.m. Parents are welcome to walk in the parade with their children! 🍭 AFTER THE PARADE: Trunk or Treat at OSF Town Square Family Health Center, 102 S. Hennepin Ave. Treat Street at participating downtown Dixon businesses! 🧑 A big THANK YOU to all the participating businesses and organizations helping make this a fun Halloween tradition for local families! Grab your costumes, bring your candy bags and get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR Saturday in downtown Dixon! πŸŽƒπŸ¬ Presented by Midland States Bank with support from BorgWarner 2026 Event Season presented by @saukvalleybank and @raynorgaragedoors by @discoverdixon
πŸ›οΈ SHOP LOCAL ALL HOLIDAY SEASON LONG! πŸŽ„ Discover Dixon and sponsor Chris Hammitt State Farm Agency are making Shop Small Saturday bigger than ever with the 2026 Holiday Shopping Passport! Instead of celebrating just one day, shoppers have TWO MONTHS to shop local, support Dixon businesses and earn chances to win $750 in Discover Dixon Dollars! πŸ’° 🎟️ HOW IT WORKS: Shop at participating businesses from Oct. 15 through Dec. 15! Spend at least $10 at a participating location to earn a signature on your passport. Collect one signature per business, encouraging you to explore even more local shops! Turn in your completed passport to Discover Dixon for a chance to win! πŸ“… IMPORTANT DATES: πŸ›οΈ Nov. 28: Shop Small Saturday brings even more special deals and promotions from participating businesses! 🎟️ Dec. 15: Last day to shop and turn in passports at the Discover Dixon office, 87 S. Hennepin Ave. πŸŽ‰ Dec. 17: Winners will be drawn and contacted! This holiday season, make every purchase count! Support the businesses that make Dixon special, discover new favorites and give yourself a chance to win BIG! SHOP SMALL. SHOP LOCAL. SHOP DIXON! ❀️ by @discoverdixon
The 2026 Scarecrow Festival is going to be hard to top, but Discover Dixon is up to the task to do just that in 2027! πŸπŸŽƒ Thank you to all who joined the fun downtown for what ended up being an absolutely beautiful day! 😎✨ Fun for the whole family! Smiles everywhere you looked! πŸ˜€πŸ™Œ (4/4) Presented by @hicksinsuranceagencyassociates @kennelsonautogroup @cghmedicalcenter Mad Water Saloon @palmyrapub 2026 Event Season Pinnacle Sponsors @raynorgaragedoors @saukvalleybank by @discoverdixon

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