Event Date: Jan 7, 2022
Start Time: 5:30 pm
The First Fridays schedule for 2022 is complete!
The City of Danville wants to extend a heartfelt “Thank You!” to our many sponsors who are making these events a reality.
First Place Sponsors: Carle Health, OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Aunt Martha’s, Pete Goodwin – COUNTRY Financial, and Hayley Siefert-Broker Classic Homes Realty
Supporters: Lima Bean Glassworks & Gifts, Sweet Repeats, AQUA Illinois, and Amanda Galloway-Country Financial
2022 Schedule:
January 7 – Progressive Dinner Featuring Downtown Venues
Enjoy dinner downtown with each course served at a different venue!
February 4 – Danville’s Got Talent at The Fischer Theatre
A talent competition featuring Danville’s finest entertainers!
March 4 – Glow Downtown 5K
An evening run in the heart of Downtown Danville with neon clothes, glow jewelry and paint, black lights, and party music!
April 1 – Egg Hunt at Downtown Locations
Visit all of the local Downtown Danville shops to collect eggs – one egg at each location will be worth $100! Visit the Easter Bunny at Temple Plaza.
May 6 – Sweets in the Streets & Community Yoga
Come enjoy all the sweet things including a bake sale, cakewalk, Lainey’s Ice Cream, Willy Wonka activities at the Danville Public Library, sweets vendors, live music, shopping at Sweet Repeats and fun candy decorations throughout downtown! Community Yoga at Kresge Park at 5:00.
June 3 – Summer Bash & Community Yoga & Summer Sounds
Come out for live music, food trucks, bounce houses, sidewalk chalk art competition, bubbles, water balloons, and much more! Community Yoga at Kresge Park at 5:00 and Summer Sounds at Temple Plaza.
July 1 – Sports and Brews & Community Yoga & Summer Sounds
Outdoor games including a bags tournament, volleyball tournament in Kresge Park, bocce ball, themed activities at The Danville Public Library, food trucks, and beer specials at the local downtown bars. Community Yoga at Kresge Park at 5:00 and Summer Sounds at Temple Plaza.
August 5 – Back to School Bash & Community Yoga & Summer Sounds
School supply give-a-way, touch-a-truck, bounce houses and games for kids of all ages! Community Yoga at Kresge Park at 5:00 and Summer Sounds at Temple Plaza.
September 2 – Wellness Walk & Community Yoga & Summer Sounds
Wellness vendors and activities set up throughout Downtown Danville and at Downtown Danville shops. Community Yoga at Kresge Park at 5:00 and Summer Sounds at Temple Plaza.
October 7 – Halloween Event
Trick-or-Treat at Downtown locations & enjoy Halloween themed games and activities in Downtown parks!
November 4 – Potterfest Downtown
Enjoy a Harry Potter themed festival where Downtown Danville transforms into a magical world!
December 2 – Night of Lights Parade and Holiday Bazaar
View the wonderful Night of Lights parade that passes right through Downtown Danville and shop the Holiday Bazaar! Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides during the day and visit Santa at Temple plaza.
Thank you Downtown Danville, Inc. for supporting the Summer Sounds Concert Series and thanks to many local yoga instructors who support Community Yoga!
Let’s make 2022 in Downtown Danville FABULOUS!
