All the World's A Stage Exhibition
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | The Next Picture Show, 113 W 1st St, Dixon, 61021, United States
Presented in partnership with The Dixon: Historic Theatre, this brand-new exhibition invites artists to explore the people, places, and experiences that deserve the spotlight in their lives.
Inspired by Shakespeare’s famous phrase, the exhibition encourages artists to interpret what takes center stage in their world. For some, that may be a literal stage filled with music, theater, dance, or performance. For others, it may be a favorite landscape, a hometown landmark, a quiet corner of nature, or a scene that captures the spirit of community. Through original two-dimensional artwork, artists are invited to share their unique interpretation of the theme.
Show Sponsor
The Dixon Historic Theatre is this show’s partner and sponsor. We are thankful and grateful for this endeavor together.
New for 2026: The Dixon Purchase Award
A special Dixon Purchase Award will debut as part of the 2026 All the World’s a Stage exhibition. Selected by the staff of The Dixon: Historic Theatre, the award-winning artwork will be purchased for the theatre’s collection. To be eligible, artwork must be offered for sale; entries designated NFS (Not For Sale) will not be considered.
While any eligible work may be selected, artists are encouraged to explore the performing arts and the historic theatre itself as sources of inspiration. The Dixon welcomes artists who wish to create work based on details, architecture, or views found within the building and invites them to visit during regular business hours. Artists needing access outside of normal hours may contact the theatre to arrange a visit.

Annual Cemetery Walk - Different Location
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Palmyra Cemetery, 352 Timber Creek Road, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Annual Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Cemetery Walk located this year at the Palmyra Cemetery that is adjacent to the Sugar Grove Church and School, 352 Timber Creek Road, Dixon, IL 61021
The Cemetery Walk on September 27, 2026, starts at 1:00 and the last tour starts at 3:00 pm.
The people that are being portrayed are George Ham Page of Page Park, George Howard Beier of Beier Bread, John Louis Lord of Lord’s Hill, Stephen Fellows of Fellows Street, and Anza Lawton early school teacher at Palmyra.

Moms on the Move
2026-09-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Dixon Riverfront, 87 S. Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
The OSF Saint Katharine Moms on the Move group gives mothers the opportunity to enjoy low-impact physical activity while connecting with others and learning about various topics in motherhood.
This group meets at the Dixon walking path, located near Peoria Avenue and River Street.
Open to anyone with children. Stroller friendly!

Blood Pressure Checks
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Dixon Family YMCA
Stop by the Dixon YMCA every Wednesday for free blood pressure check screenings provided by OSF Saint Katharine.

OSF Saint Katharine Blood Pressure Screenings
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Dixon Family YMCA
Stop by the Dixon YMCA every Wednesday for free blood pressure check screenings 10 -11:30 am.

Walkie Talkies
2026-10-01 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-10-08 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-10-15 08:30 - 10:00 | IL
The Lee County Council on Aging is excited to kick off the 2nd year of the Walkie Talkies senior walking groups. Join us every Thursday for walking, conversation, and friendship with two group options available at 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Weekly walking locations vary, so call the Senior Center at 815-288-9236 for the current meeting site. Staying active together while building connections makes all the difference—come walk and talk with us!

OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center Town Square Centre Blood Drive
2026-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | IL
Join us at our community blood drive and help save lives! Every donation makes a difference, and we’d love to see you there. It’s a simple, rewarding way to help patients in our community! Be sure to eat a good meal before donating and bring a photo ID with you.

Scarecrow Festival
2026-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Dixon, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
The Scarecrow Festival always has the streets buzzing with excitement each year! The annual festival will return from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to downtown Dixon.
More than 100+ booths and activities await on 6 city blocks, including crafters, pumpkin painting, street performers, games, donut eating contests, a petting zoo, face painting, flower pot decorating, and pumpkin bowling.
Pumpkin race “cars” will battle to be named the fastest racer down Hennepin Avenue as the annual Pumpkin Derby returns at 1 p.m. between First and Second Street.
For those looking to get a jump on holiday shopping, stores and downtown shops will be running specials and sales!
The Dixon Municipal Band will perform along the Riverfront. And make sure you come hungry, as food trucks will be located throughout the festival grounds!
Creativity will also be on display, as scarecrows decorated by local businesses and organizations can be seen throughout the festival and beyond in the downtown area.
Make sure you join Discover Dixon for Dixon’s largest festival of the year!
