July 5th's "First Fridays" concert will feature well-known Central Illinois band, The Travelling Radio Show! This unique band performs country western music-- their traveling radio show hopes to re-imagine the sounds of the underappreciated western swing, outlaw country, and cowboy songs of the past, with a voice you've never heard before, but you will enjoy. On the 1st Friday of […]
August 2nd's "First Fridays" concert will feature Paxton native and 2015 PBL grad, Holly Smith! Holly performed at our Fall Gathering event and if you 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. This final concert […]
One of Paxton's largest events of the year! Paxton's Swine 'n Dine is a fun all-day event with something for everyone in downtown Paxton that includes a BBQ Contest, Cruise In, Kids Zone, Food Vendors, Bags Tournament then culminates with a FREE outdoor concert featuring headliner Craig Morgan! Live music begins at 5pm, with Morgan taking the stage around 9pm. […]
Paxton Main Street will be serving their delicious pancakes & sausage breakfast once again on Saturday, October 12th! The breakfast is all you can eat. Tickets are $8 per person; ages 10 & under are free. Purchase tickets at the door; cash, credit/debit or check accepted. We will also be hosting our Fall Gathering at this venue so before 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, afternoon date or enjoyable to do solo. Tickets typically sell out so grab your tickets early! To purchase […]
Celebrate the season at Paxton's Fall Gathering! This Fall celebration has fun things 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 […]
Take part in this community tradition as our town Christmas tree has the lights turned on for the season.
Fun for all ages! Paxton's Annual Christmas Parade is one of the largest and best around. Floats and entertainment featuring businesses, churches, organizations, bands, student groups, families and more join for a great day to celebrate the Christmas season in downtown Paxton. Make sure the kids bring a bag to collect ALL the candy coming their way! This parade begins […]
Enjoy an evening of shopping, holiday decorations food trucks, and live Christmas music throughout downtown Paxton. Many merchants will remain open from 5-8PM for late night shopping and some locations including Ruby Jewel, Paxton Mercantile and The New Star Gymnastics will host pop-up businesses inside. Make this a family tradition!
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 […]
