Christmas is right around the corner and we have gathered a list of family friendly holiday events happening right here in Mt. Vernon!
Festival of Trees Gala and Open House | Nov. 17th - 19th | Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Be one of the first to view The Lights at Cedarhurst. On November 17th,…
For many families and children, Christmas lights help create the magic of the holidays. This holiday season, The Lights return for their second year at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts. In its inaugural year, they welcomed 7,500 people. The Lights truly showcase the very best of Cedarhurst’s campus.
Planning for this event never stops. Director…
It’s that time of year- the kids are back in school, daylight is getting shorter, and temperatures are gradually getting cooler. Before we know it, leaves will be turning that beautiful shade of red, orange, and yellow. Fall is here! And Mt. Vernon has plenty to offer for fun family fall activities.
Marlow’s Pumpkin Patch…
Regional road trips are all the rage right now. Many folks feel most comfortable hopping in the car with their loved ones and exploring sights that are off the beaten path. Some of those sights may even be in your own backyard! For plenty of regional travel ideas, check-in every Wednesday for a Downstate Illinois…
With Thanksgiving before us, I thought now would be a good time to reflect on why I’m thankful for Mt. Vernon, the city I call home.
Family Feel- Living in Mt. Vernon since I was born, I have many family and friends in the area that always bring joy to my day and make me feel…
A - Appellate Courthouse
Built in 1854, the Appellate Courthouse carries rich, local history. In 1888, the courtroom turned into a temporary hospital, under the supervision of Clara Barton, after a disastrous tornado struck the town. It is also the only courthouse, still in operation, where Abraham Lincoln himself argued a case in 1859.
B - Boutique…
Just over the river and through the woods, The Lights will transform the museum campus into a winter wonderland with 10 dazzling light features installed along a 3/4 mile walking loop designed to highlight the best of the Cedarhurst campus.
From distinct building architecture to the beautiful sculpture park – including open lawns, wooded trails, water…
