Paxton Park District's Breakfast with Santa FREE breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy Saturday, December 14th from 8-10am Paxton Civic Center located at 601 S. Fall St. **Santa's Big Arrival at 8am!** Thanks to these generous sponsors: The Pop Loft, MPS Eggs, Paxton IGA, Meats Plus Collection of items for the Paxton Food Pantry will be accepted: Peanut […]
May's "First Fridays" concert will feature Paxton native and 2015 PBL grad, Holly Smith! Holly has performed for us previously and if you've heard her, you know she has the most amazing voice. She sings a variety of music including Country, Pop, Classic Rock and 90's Rock so we are in for a real treat! On the first Friday of […]
Enjoy a FREE day of open houses at 4 locations in Paxton that will share a fascinating look at the town's past; Paxton Freight House & Caboose, Old Ford County Sheriff's Residence & Jail, Ford County Historical Society & Water Tower Museum, Baier's Antique Car Collection. Each of these places have displays and artifacts that will intrigue you and give […]
Enjoy this longtime Paxton tradition! The ritual of "Draggin' Main" has been enjoyed by generations in and around Paxton. Be ready to cruise up Market Street, make a U-turn at Holmes then cruise back down (safely turn around in True Value's parking lot). You can simply cruise like we used to "back in the day" or park on the downtown […]
June 6th's "First Fridays" concert will feature well-known Central Illinois duo, Jake & Mikayla! Jake & Mikayla perform a high-energy Country Music show with elements of Outlaw, Rockabilly, Gospel, Bluegrass and more. They are a high energy, fun listen! On the 1st Friday of each month this summer, Paxton Main Street will host an evening of live music on the […]
FREE family-friendly event for all ages! Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce and Paxton Main Street are excited to present the 41st year of this great celebration. The day is full of events at Pells Park, then the City of Paxton's fireworks show at Bixby Park. PELLS PARK Schedule of Events 8am: 5K Run/Walk 9am-3pm: Vendors/Crafters Open 9:45am: Presentation of Colors/ […]
Back In Time, Classic Rock-- Chicago, IL We are a classic '60s-‘80s + rock ‘n roll cover band that plays a variety of danceable, foot stompin', head nodding, and sing along songs. We often get, "I haven't heard that song in long time, I love that song." Classic yet with modern edges is what we call it. The 1st Friday […]
The Brat Pack-- TOTALLY 80's! "The 80s aren't over till we say they are." The Brat Pack has delivered happy 80s and beyond, party goodness throughout this great land for Twenty Seven sweet years - that's 250% the size of the Me Decade itself. Join us for this HIGH ENERGY concert event and welcome The Brat Pack for their first […]
One of Paxton's largest events of the year! Paxton's Swine 'n Dine is an all-day outdoor event with something for everyone in downtown Paxton that includes a BBQ Contest, Cruise-In, Bags Tournament, Kids Zone, Petting Zoo and Food Vendors then culminates into a FREE outdoor concert featuring FEUDIN' HILLBILLIES and headliner DIAMOND RIO! Live music begins at 5:30pm, with Diamond […]
Join us to celebrate ALL the schools that make up Paxton-Buckley-Loda on this Homecoming night! Following the game, head uptown to Market Street Grill, Paxton IL (formerly the bakery/Tin Pan/Humble Hog) to meet up with friends, classmates, teammates, neighbors, teachers and anyone that has passed through or supported these schools over the years. Embellish the stories, exaggerate the sports or […]
Ticketed guests visit participating Paxton merchants to enjoy creative drinks and snacks. After visiting your favorite shops, provide your receipts to be entered into a drawing at the conclusion of the walk. This event is fun to do as a friends day, day date or even very fun to do solo. Tickets typically sell out, so grab yours early! Tickets […]
Celebrate the season at Paxton's Fall Gathering! This Fall celebration has fun for all ages. Visit over 20 vendors and artists (inside and outside), choose the perfect pumpkins, mums and fall decor at our pop-up pumpkin patch, tempt your tastebuds at Paxton Main Street's pancakes & sausage breakfast and later grab a pork burger or treat at the concession stand. […]