Events

Bring your family downtown to enjoy a holiday horse & carriage ride down Market Street. Departing from Majestic Park. Great photo opportunity! Free

Children are invited to have Breakfast With Santa! No reservations are needed as this is a FREE event, however food is first come first serve. Sausage, eggs, and pancakes will be served as well as milk and orange juice. Parents/Guardians can take a picture of their child on Santa's lap!

Join us for our famous chicken and noodle supper from 4:30-6:30 pm. Cost is $11 for adults, $6 for kids 6-13, kids 5 and under are free. Meal includes homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink. Dine in or carry out. Deliveries in town by calling 217-202-6441.   This is a fundraiser for services we provide. […]

Toy dealers from around the Midwest will be present to sell in the gym starting at 9am. Enjoy browsing the displays set-up through the gymnasium. Door prizes throughout the day; silent auction on numerous items and the public can consign farm toys and agricultural products. Event is for all ages. Children will have an opportunity to participate in the pedal […]

PBL Boosters are hosting GLOW BINGO as a fundraiser to add a sound system to the softball and baseball fields. Play BINGO under the neon lights and have a night of fun with DJ Jason Wheatley. Doors open at 5:30pm, BINGO begins at 7PM. Grab your friends and get your tickets before the event is sold out! Tickets $30 in […]

PBL Choral Boosters' Trivia Night will be hosted by Lance Camp! Teams have a maximum of 6 players each. There will be cash prizes and raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Broadway Musical "Chicago" at the State Farm Center and a $100 gift certificate to Hamilton Walker's, generously donated by Dr. Jeffrey […]

Paxton Main Street is hosting our first remote worker meet-up at Prairie City Wine Room. Whether you are a remote worker every day or only some days, we want to create a casual gathering so you can network with others in our local area that experience the challenges and rewards of working remotely. Large or small company/organization, we think everyone […]

On the first Friday of each month this summer, we will host an evening of live music on the front lawn of Veterans Square in downtown Paxton. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of FREE entertainment. Our concession stand will also be open! In case of bad weather, we'll move the party inside. Start your evening […]

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 7th's "First Fridays" concert will feature well-known Central Illinois band, LOVE SIGN! Love Sign performs a harmonic, "love-tastic" musical experience playing a HUGE variety of music with a rockabilly twist. Country • Rock • Pop Paxton's very own Jimm Wood is a member of this great band! On the 1st Friday of each month this summer, Paxton Main Street […]

Paxton's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July at Pells Park 5K Run • Car Show • Antique Tractor Show • Food trucks & booths • Vendors • Live music • Community worship service • FREE kids zone (bounce houses) • Old-fashioned kids games • Bingo under the big tent • Penny scavenger hunt • Finish the day with FIREWORKS! Click link to […]