All the World's A Stage Exhibition
2026-11-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 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.

Blood Pressure Checks
2026-11-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-16 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
2026-11-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-02 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Dixon Family YMCA
Stop by the Dixon YMCA every Wednesday for free blood pressure check screenings 10 -11:30 am.

St. Anne Turkey Trot 5K
2026-11-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Rd, Dixon, IL, 61021, United States
Run, walk or wobble – we are so excited for the 2026 St. Anne School Turkey Trot 5K.
Held in historic Lowell Park in Dixon, this 5k is a wonderful community wide family tradition. Registration is $25 and will increase to $30 on November 11th. Guarenteed shirts for registrations by November 18th. Online registration will close on Tuesday November 24, 2026 at 11:59pm.
This event is rain or shine – no refunds will be issued.
Packet Pick up will be at the Dixon YMCA on Wednesday, November 25 from 4-6PM.
National Anthem and Prayer will be at 7:45 Thanksgiving morning – race kicks off at 8am. Join us!
Run address: 2114 Lowell Park Rd, Dixon IL
Email cfiessinger@stanneschooldixon.org with any questions!

Walkie Talkies
2026-11-26 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-12-03 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-12-10 08:30 - 10:00
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!

Shop Small Saturday
2026-11-28 08:00 - 17:00
Support Local & Shop Small.
This year, Discover Dixon and sponsor Chris Hammitt State Farm are parlaying the Shop Small Saturday drive into a multi-week Holiday Shopping Passport promotion to encourage folks to Shop Local this holiday season!
Instead of limiting the festivities to one day, shoppers can now keep earning entries Oct. 29 through Dec. 15.
When a shopper spends at least $10 at a participating location, they will earn a signature on their passport!
Things to note:

Passports will be provided to each participating business.
Customers can earn only one signature per business. This helps benefit all local businesses, as we promote shoppers spending at multiple locations!
Like in recent years, shoppers will get the chance to win prizes totaling $750 in Discover Dixon Dollars

Timeline:
Oct. 29: Shoppers can begin to earn entries at participating locations. Each participating business will be given passports to distribute to customers.
Nov. 28: Discover Dixon and participating businesses will offer special deals for Shop Small Saturday
Dec. 15: Customers will turn in their passports to the Discover Dixon office, 87 S. Hennepin Ave.
Dec. 17: Winners will be drawn and contacted!

Santa's Workshop
2026-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. 2nd St., DIxon, IL, 61021, United States
What’s Happening:
• Shop for the Perfect Gifts: Kids can shop for their moms, dads, brothers, sisters, and grandparents!
• Affordable Prices: Gifts range from $0.50 to $4.00 per present.
• Gift Wrapping: We’ll wrap the gifts at no extra charge!
Special Event:
• Raffle Opportunities
• 50/50 tickets available

OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center Town Square Centre Blood Drive
2026-12-15 09:00 - 16:00 | OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center Town Square Centre, 403 E. 1st Street, Dixon, IL, 61021
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.
