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First Fridays Downtown
Year Round
Start your weekend downtown with unique shopping, dining, the arts, cocktails & entertainment. First Fridays each month; 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Upper Story Tour
May 5
Self-guided tour of business, residential and historic buildings reflecting upper story renovation and development. $10 advance; $15 at door;
$2 discount for DSI members. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Reception following.
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Pied Piper Architectural Tours
May - October
Guided walking tour highlights interesting architectural facts and structures. Meets at Lincoln-Herndon Law Office at 5:30 p.m., held first Wednesdays. Free.
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Art of Illinois Wine Garden
May 21 & 22
5th and Jefferson Streets; features 20+ Illinois wineries & entertainment. Admission includes wine glass and sampling tickets. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday;
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market
May 18 - October 29
Adams Street between 5th and 2nd Streets; variety of produce, cheese, baked goods, plants, meats and other specialty items. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays,
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Also includes local artisans, entertainment and Celebrity Chef Demos. Free.
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Taste of Downtown & American Music Show
July 8 & 9
5th & Washington Streets; features 20+ downtown restaurants presenting ethnic, classic and eclectic cuisine, the American Music Show and children’s entertainment.
$2 admission; 12 and under free. 6:00 p.m. - Midnight Friday; Noon - Midnight Saturday.
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Old Capitol Blues & BBQs
August 26 & 27
5th & Washington Streets; features 40+ BBQ competitors and vendors; locally and nationally known Blues talent and children’s activities. $5 admission; 12 and under free.
6:00 p.m. - Midnight Friday; Noon - Midnight Saturday.
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Old Capitol Holiday Walk
December 7, 8, 14 & 21
Unique shopping and dining, Santa House, horse-drawn trolley, Tis’Trains! display, live reindeer, lighted holiday tree and free family entertainment. Free. 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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