McLean County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27
June 19, 2018JUNE 21
Franklin Park Concert
Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
Corner of Walnut and McLean,
Bloomington
Free
The Community Concert Band will perform a wide variety of music. Bring your own seating. For more information, call 309-434-2260.
JUNE 22
Kids Making Music
Friday, 10 a.m.a-3 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
Young people will try out musical instruments, make one for themselves, and enjoy musical performances at 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by someone 16 and older. For more information, call 309-454-4668.
JUNE 23
Vintage Base Ball Game
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
One Normal Plaza, 700 E. Lincoln, Normal
Free
McLean County Prairie Chickens vs. North Bloomington Base Ball Club play a match played according to the rules and customs of 1858. For more information, call 309-662-7669.
Children’s Garden Party
Saturday, 9 a.m.
Illinois State University Horticulture Center, West Raab Road, Normal
Free
Children will enjoy crafts, plants and treats in the Center’s garden. For more information, call 309-438-3496.
Make Music Normal Festival
Saturday, noon-11 p.m.
11 Uptown Circle, Normal
Free
All-day music festival performing all genres of music. For more information, visit normal.org/makemusicnormal.
No Worries Uke Band
Saturday, 11-11:45 a.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
Nine dedicated ukulele musicians will perform. For more information, call 309-452-1757.
Ukeladies Perform
Saturday, 1-1:45 p.m.
Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
The Ukeladies are a local vocal ensemble that has performed together for two years. For more information, call 309-452-1757.
‘The Coneflowers’ Perform
Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Community Room, Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave.
Free
The Coneflowers are a group of women who love to make music on their day off. Members include accomplished local bluegrass, folk, choral, and classical musicians. For more information, call 309-452-1757.
Writer’s Event and
Book Lover’s $5 Bag Sale
Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Suite 700, 360 Wylie Drive, Normal
Free
Local published authors will answer questions and share their experiences in getting published. The Normal Library’s $5-per-bag sale will be held at the same time. For more information, call 309-531-8320.
Lexington in Bloom
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Event occurs throughout Lexington
$25
Featured are a Historic Tour of Homes, a Garden Walk and Garden Faire Boutique. For more information, call 309-365-3331.
McLean Village Celebrates Independence Day
Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Park District
Free admission
The park district will be hosting a dinner that will be available at 4:30 p.m. The dinner will consist of pulled pork, ranch beans, cole slaw, chips, dessert, and a drink for $7. Child’s meal: hot dog, chips, drink, and dessert for $3. Event includes children’s activities, the music of the ‘Josh Holland Band’ (8-11 p.m.) and fireworks at dusk. For more information, call 309-874-2102.
JUNE 26
Music under the Stars
Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.
Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington
Free
Bring your own seating to enjoy the big band/swing music of ‘The Aristocrats.’ For more information, call 309-434-2260.
JUNE 27
Downs Village Market
Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
West Franklin Street, Downs
Free
Locally grown and select regional produce, crafts, flowers, musical entertainment and Master Gardener advice. For more information, call 309-378-4396.
LoungeAbout the Roundabout
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Uptown Normal
Free
Chris Corkery will be performing. For more information, call 309-433-3420.
–McLean County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 27–